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Novice arc welding questions: safety and 6011
Hello all
Today I got flashed some three times while practicing. Bad timing when pulling down the helmet. Just a fraction of second each and no lasting discomfort. Are there long term effects to be feared? BTW, I use contact lenses. I've been practicing with 6011. I find this rod harder to start than 6013. I have noticed that the arc seems to starts better and is more stable when the coating is toasted (as a result of stickups). Of course when the coating gets charred the rod loves to get stuck and when arcing produces hege globs of molten metal! Comments? Thanks in advance -- Regards, Mongke |