New to welding

[BMan2005]

BMan2005 here are the settings I use with my PowerArc 200ST. Now remember everyone welds a little differently, but these settings should get you close.

1/8-inch 6010
Flat, 70-AMPS
Vertical up hill, 65-AMPS

5/32-inch 6010
Flat, 100-AMPS
Vertical up hill, 90-AMPS.

3/32-inch 7018
Flat, 50 to 60-AMPS
Vertical up hill, 50 to 55-AMPS

1/8-inch 7018
Flat, 105-AMPS
Vertical up hill, 80-AMPS

5/32-inch 7018
Flat, 125-AMPS
Vertical up hill, 120-AMPS

I REALLY appreciate that shield arc! That'll at least get me close enough to get started. Will the 6011 be about the same as 6010? Also I bought 7014 instead of 7018 until I get me a cheap place to store the 7018's. Do you remember what you ran the 7014's at when you tested them?

 

[BMan2005]

Also, what about the Hot start and Arc force settings?

 

[Shield Arc]

According to my note book, seems as I never ran 7014 with the PowerArc 200ST. Or at least I didn't write the settings down. Just guessing, I would say 7014 will run between 6010, and 7018 settings.

 

[Shield Arc]

Also, what about the Hot start and Arc force settings?

With the PowerArc 200ST, those are automatic. You can't control them. The PowerArc 300, has adjustable settings.

 

[BMan2005]

With the PowerArc 200ST, those are automatic. You can't control them. The PowerArc 300, has adjustable settings.

Simple, even better. Thanks

 

[California]

After seeing that amperage chart - it looks like the projects BMan2005 is likely to do, will all be under 100 amps. Would an inexpensive 12/3 50 ft extension cord with the proper ends serve to run power out to his shop at this light load? Assuming it is laid right on the ground temporarily for each welding project, even if it heats up some, it doesn't risk damage to structures etc like that gauge would if it were inside walls. Comments? Would the voltage drop be excessive?

 

[Shield Arc]

I never seen 7014 on the job site. Until seeing guys on these forums talk about 7014. I bought some, and later did a fillet weld break test with it. I was not impressed with it. 7018 that never seen the inside of a rod oven, broke with 18-blows from a 4-pound hammer. 7018 right out of the rod oven, broke with 23-blows from a 4-pound hammer.
Now to start learning to weld, 7014 is child's play to run!

 

[BMan2005]

I never seen 7014 on the job site. Until seeing guys on these forums talk about 7014. I bought some, and later did a fillet weld break test with it. I was not impressed with it. 7018 that never seen the inside of a rod oven, broke with 18-blows from a 4-pound hammer. 7018 right out of the rod oven, broke with 23-blows from a 4-pound hammer.
Now to start learning to weld, 7014 is child's play to run!

That's me. Haha

 

[BMan2005]

BMan2005 here are the settings I use with my PowerArc 200ST. Now remember everyone welds a little differently, but these settings should get you close.

1/8-inch 6010
Flat, 70-AMPS
Vertical up hill, 65-AMPS

5/32-inch 6010
Flat, 100-AMPS
Vertical up hill, 90-AMPS.

3/32-inch 7018
Flat, 50 to 60-AMPS
Vertical up hill, 50 to 55-AMPS

1/8-inch 7018
Flat, 105-AMPS
Vertical up hill, 80-AMPS

5/32-inch 7018
Flat, 125-AMPS
Vertical up hill, 120-AMPS

After seeing that amperage chart - it looks like the projects BMan2005 is likely to do, will all be under 100 amps. Would an inexpensive 12/3 50 ft extension cord with the proper ends serve to run power out to his shop at this light load? Assuming it is laid right on the ground temporarily for each welding project, even if it heats up some, it doesn't risk damage to structures etc like that gauge would if it were inside walls. Comments? Would the voltage drop be excessive?

California brought up a good point. With those #'s wouldn't I be just fine running 110v since I don't plan to step over 1/8" rod no time soon?

 

[Shield Arc]

California brought up a good point. With those #'s wouldn't I be just fine running 110v since I don't plan to step over 1/8" rod no time soon?

I would ask Mark, to see what he says.