I store my 7018 rods in a PVC pipe, sealed at one end and a screw cap on
the other end. I place a packet of "Dry-Pak" desiccant in the bottom of
PVC pipe as well as in the top. Seems to work well.

I get these packets from my work place, we throw them away by the dozen,
weekly.

The packets measure 3-1/2 * 4-1/2 in size and contain
about 3-4 oz perhaps???

Anybody need any?


On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:53:52 +0000, Ignoramus26498 wrote:

I buy my 7018 rod in sealed packs, from a farm supply store or Harbor
Freight. The opened packs I store in a plastic rod storage container
made for storing welding rods.

Just how bad is the issue of moisture in these rods if they are stored
in sealed plastic tubular containers that are occasionally opened. I
am not welding space vehicles or doing anything where 100% of strength
is required or where life is at stake. Still, I would like to double
check whether I am at risk of making completely worthless welds.

thanks



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