[TheForge] MIG setup

[Jerry Frost]

6013 is AC rod and if it runs fine you almost undoubtably have an AC
machine. Odd number rods are AC, even are DC

Go to the welding supply and get an AC 70xx rod. Get a couple lbs of
different rods to try.

Frosty
------------------------
If it ain't forged
it ain't real.
Wrought iron is.
The FrostWorks

Meadow Lakes, AK.


----- Original Message -----
From: "RICK KORINEK" <rickkorinek at rcn.com>
To: <artgawk at thegrid.net>; "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 4:05 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] MIG setup


> Ralph, Jerry & Peter,
> Thanks for your info on running 7018. This welder is an old
> machine, made by AO Smith in Milwaukee in the 60's.  I
> inherited it and have not used it much.  But when I have,
> with 6013 rod, it has worked fine.  I have assumed it is a DC
> machine but will check inside for diodes.  And I know I've
> seem that old owner's manual around somewhere.
> -Rick
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