MILD Steel E7018 ARC MMA Welding Rod Electrode Stick Low Hydrogen 2.5/3.2mm (2.5mm (x100 Rods))

work well good rod

​I picked up these welding rods for some general repair work around the farm, mainly for fixing some gates and brackets on the machinery. For the price, you get a generous amount of rods, making them a much more affordable option than what I usually find in the local hardware stores. ​My Experience: ​The Value: The price point is very fair. If you have a lot of "non-critical" welding to do, these are a much more sensible way to stock up without breaking the bank. ​Striking the Arc: I did find that getting a consistent arc started was a bit of a struggle at first. They seemed a little "stubborn" to get going compared to some of the premium rods I’ve used in the past. ​The "User" Factor: To be fair, I’m the first to admit that my welding skills are a bit rusty. This difficulty might be more down to my own technique or my machine settings rather than the rods themselves. Once I actually got the arc established, they flowed well and produced a decent, strong bead with easily removable slag. ​Storage: They arrived well-packaged and dry, which is half the battle with stick welding. ​Verdict: If you are an experienced welder—or a patient learner—these are excellent value for money. They might take a bit of practice to strike properly, but once you’re moving, they do the job well. I’d definitely buy them again for general utility work where I don’t want to waste expensive rods.

Good at sticking when you don’t want them to!

No problem with the rods themselves but they do need a high current welder. My home unit really struggles.

imposable to stick