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| moody |
Posted - Oct 26 2004 : 08:49:35 AM
you know those moisture absorbing packets that you get in a box of brand new shoes?
well i need a few of them
anyone here know where to buy or get some?
hope there cheap
will a shoe store give me some of these moisture packets?
arc welding electrodes gather moisture easily and untill i build a rod oven i need to store them in a dry place with these things or they'll go bad in about 2 weeks
David S
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| wasssup1990 |
Posted - Feb 09 2005 : 05:06:33 AM
Try bi-carb. We used it in our old fridge to keep it clean and miosture free.
J.C. |
| yo_tyler |
Posted - Jan 29 2005 : 02:16:47 AM
ever wundered why you put rice in with your salt? IT ABSORBS WATTA! put some rice into a airtight container.
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| Aaron Cake |
Posted - Nov 16 2004 : 09:07:27 AM
On another note, I just happened to be in my local paint store on the weekend. They sell dessicant in bulk.
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| da-g-dog |
Posted - Nov 15 2004 : 8:13:21 PM
The little packets from shoe boxes have a short life. You're better off either getting an airtight container made for welding rod or placing an amount of rod on an old cookie sheet and baking them for an hour or so at 350 degrees prior to using them. The oven will dry them out and keep them usable. It doesnt really matter for anything small, but if you are going to be welding anything that is going to carry a considerable load or used for anything regarding safety, like a roll cage or something of the like, proper rod care is essential.
hike master kyle |
| n/a |
Posted - Nov 15 2004 : 6:55:34 PM
first of all, those desiccant are good for a short time. As soon that they are in the air they start to be less efficient. And I'm currious about your electrodes. do you put them in water???? my good low moistur canot make them working badly
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| moody |
Posted - Oct 27 2004 : 01:20:11 AM
well i have E6013 electrodes and that have a short shelf life
plus i dont do much welding and i now have a pack of E6013 and E6011 electrodes
i just tryed to weld today but my welder decided to blow up on its 1st test run
but once i fix it ill build a metal box with a light bulb that will burn 24/7
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| Aaron Cake |
Posted - Oct 26 2004 : 09:34:03 AM
Honestly, I have never took any special precautions storing my rods, and have not had a problem.
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| moody |
Posted - Oct 26 2004 : 08:50:34 AM
i think they're called desiccant crystals
but i need the small pack types
thanks
David S
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