Welding Galvanized Material... Safely (Video)

[patrick_g]

Two thumbs up from this self taught welder. I think it is very nice that someone would go to the effort to share with us.

I weld galvanized and haven't been sickened but I do try to have proper ventilation. Want a real eye opener? Have someone video you welding a little bit in a no wind situation. View the video and note that the fumes/smoke you are making surround your head so completely that you are definitely breathing them. Repeat the process with a fan behind you to try to blow the fumes away. The fan will blow much of the fumes away BUT... you will still be bathed in them and will be breathing them. Try a third time with the fan off to one side blowing 90 degrees from directly toward your back or directly toward your face. This will clear the air around your helmet and virtually eliminate the fumes from your breathing. Orienting the fan properly will virtually eliminate fumes from your breathing space, even with a fairly light breeze, too light to be detrimental to your shielding gas coverage of the weld.

Patrick

 

[stuckmotor]

Thank you, ChuckE. I'd looked for your qualifications but, didn't spot them. I especially appreaciated the one you did on welding respirators. You seem to have lots of drive and should go far.
Stuck

 

[Arc weld]

Chuck if you want to be a master craftsman, good enough doesn't cut it. Some of your video's are good, some show your lack of experience. You would do good to get some real world experience so all your training will be put to better use. 3 years of doing your own stuff at home isn't equivalent to 3 years working in the welding trade. You have the talent and desire to learn. That's half the battle. It would be a shame if you didn't try to get an apprenticeship. You have a big advantage over lots of other guys.

 

[Midniteoyl]

I think you are doing very well. You may be young, but this 50+ old guy learns things from your video's. Keep making them. You are never to old to learn something, and you are never too young to teach something to others. (that was an original quote, and you can have it for free)

James K0UA

Ditto :thumbsup:

 

[ChuckE2009]

Wow, thanks guys

 

[deereman75]

The one time I did galvanized, it was welding a piece of galvanized pipe to some plate. I had a fan at my back, and did it outside. Hit it quick, and got out of there. Worked fine. If I do any more I will get filters for my 3m mask that will fit under my hood.

 

[farmerhulio]

i have welded galvanized before and you are right on about the ill effects good going mentioning the safety steps to take