Excel Arc 71

[Chuck W]

I just go in from running a few beads using this dual shield wire with a 75/25 mixture. I was not disappointed, welds easy, beads look good(I will post photos soon). I plan on building a few gates out of sq. tubing and this is what I will use. My question is-- What upkeep does this wire require-- I usually do my welding on weekends, so will it hurt to leave wire on machine in my shop or should I remove and rebag? All help appreciated.

[Franz]

Based on your location, Humidity Central USA, you will probably be best served to rebag the wire and include a desicant sack in the bag to prevent rust formation on the wire.

[Hobart Expert Rock]

CHUCK W..... I agree with franz high humidity equals lots of moisture and surface rust............. Not good for welding consumables like stick electrodes, wire, etc...........

Be safe..............Rock..
[email protected]

[Dan]

Chuck, glad to hear that you like the wire. I was a little nervous when I saw that you were going with this wire since I had never used it before, and only stated in my E mail to you that the voltage and amperage requirements looked good for running on a MM 210. Now, since you are stating that it performs well, I ll have to get myself a roll too. By the way how big of a roll did you end up getting?

[Chuck W]

Excel arc 71

Dan,
I was unable to locate this size wire at a distributor, checked all in Baton rouge and Hammond, LA. So I contacted Hobart Brothers, who where very helpful. They gave me the name and number to a local hobart district manager. He arranged for a 33lb spool to be shipped in from their warehouse in Huston. I got a call at work and it was delivered to me at work. I must say, Thanks to the Hobart Brothers.

[Hobart Expert Rock]

CHUCKW...........Well I think as another ITW COMPANY.......This also shows how we must do business in thsi day and age if we are to make a difference.................This is after all ........How we choose to do business........................Rock..
[email protected]

[Paychk]

Originally posted by Franz
Based on your location, Humidity Central USA, you will probably be best served to rebag the wire and include a desicant sack in the bag to prevent rust formation on the wire.

I agree 100%, at work we used a copper coated wire and even that will start showing signs of rust over a long weekend. Throw a bag over the spool even when it is still on the machine and use the desicant for long term storage.

[Franz]

Another suggestion relative to humid locations, condensation tends to not occurr in moving air. You could always install a small computer type muffin fan in the wire compartment of the machine so there is constant air flow over the wire.