Rod recommendations

[spaffmonkey]

More rebranded crap mate.
Did ESAB get back to you?

I thought as much. Today was manic again so I only messaged them about 7pm tonight so hopefully I'll get a response tomorrow

 

[Robert Mullins]

In ship repair, we used 'vodex' even on shell plate inserts, occasional problems could occur and we'd resort to 7018s but this was unusual, on one huge insert we had to fully weld the butt in 3 foot sections after the root kept cracking as we neared it's completion; this was all done with the Lloyds inspectors knowing and approval

 

[Robert Mullins]

Evening all. I am starting to do alot more arc welding over mig for work and need to order some more rods. I'm looking for recommendations on what to buy next.
I mainly use the arc for doing welding on the hulls of narrowboats and often it's in upside down positions or vertical. I've mainly been using the 6013 bohlar rods from my local BOC. Last time I needed some rods i ordered some 6013 super6s and they have been terrible. Just wondering what you guys prefer for doing similar position works.

BOC Vodex, exactly what they designed to do

 

[TechnicAl]

BOC Vodex, exactly what they designed to do

Agree....they might not be as smooth as some and they might be a bit spattery but you will get a good weld with enough pen..probably not as good as they used to be after they moved production....they never are as I well know.