Langley Arc Welding Electrode Rod 5 Kg Kilo Mild Steel 3.2 mm - Low Hydrogen type 7018

The rods being of Chinese origin are pretty good overall, the 6013's being the easiest to use. The main problem arises with their 7018 rods; I've got a decent machine rated at 260amps and no matter how much (or little) arc force I apply they simply refuse to run properly! I've used good quality 7018 on 3 phase welding machines and they have run beautifully. Be warned that if your machine is at the cheaper end of the spectrum you'll find it very hard to run these rods. Constant arc - outs and sticking even with the rod re-warmed in my quiver (rod oven) makes them almost impossible to run. I've tried to contact them about this but not received any replies, so I am putting this review in just in case any buyer decides to buy 7018.All in all they deliver quick and their prices are very competitive, it would be nice if they advertised their rods as Super 6 as it is misleading, people don't know what make the rods are prior to purchasing.

A+