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- - By Blaster (***) Date 03-21-2014 18:46
Any special storage requirements for Nickel 55 stick electrode?

Thanks
Parent - - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 03-22-2014 03:03
I have ALWAYS caried about 5 lbs on my Rig. I have never stored it in anything other than a Sealed Rod Tube. It has worked like a charm every time I needed it.
I have never had the Luxury, as a Rig Welder, to keep them in an Oven. I always have them in case they are needed.
Parent - - By 46.00 (****) Date 03-22-2014 03:39
well out of spec............sorry!
Parent - By Blaster (***) Date 03-22-2014 06:51
I don't understand your post.
Parent - By Northweldor (***) Date 03-22-2014 11:28
I'm curious too, since I never thought (or read) that anything other than standard storage was required for this rod.
Parent - - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 03-22-2014 22:29
IF I were welding in a Code Shop that required a Storage Procedure, I would worry about Specs. Since I work IN the Oilfield and Specs of a Rod are NOT a big concern, I don't worry about that. Here is the Scenario, 2am on Saturday Night on ANY given Drill Rig, and the Tong Handle Cracks. Nickle 55 is a GREAT Rod to repair it with. DO I tell the Pusher, " I'm Sorry, Shut your Rig down until Monday around 10 am when I can get some Fresh Rods and I will fix it then, Dont worry about the 30 Thousand you will lose in Day Rates because the SPECS say the Rods  need to be Stored in the Proper Manner so I dont have any. OR Should I pull 3-4 Rods out of my Box and get them rolling again ASAP ? MOST Rig Welders ONLY carry Nickle 55 Rods for Emercency Repairs. (Like ME)
Parent - - By lo-hi (**) Date 03-24-2014 12:36
An old gent brought a broken cast iron wheel into my shop for repair. When I told him what mg 289 cost and how much it would be he just about lost it. He comes back a couple days later with a 5 lb box of 1980 vintage Fourney cast iron nickel. I told him no guarantee, wiped of the white fuzz, cooked the wheel and rod on the stove and made the repair. They put the tire on and are using the tractor. Nickel rod seems to be pretty durable and I also keep a little on my truck.
Parent - - By kcd616 (***) Date 03-26-2014 18:20
Amish here all the time
I just fix and say your welcome
sincerely,
Kent
Parent - By lo-hi (**) Date 03-26-2014 19:40
I have always thought that spending a week or two around an Amish blacksmith would an enlightening and awesome vacation. Or maybe all summer if they needed the help. Perley
Parent - - By kcd616 (***) Date 03-26-2014 18:24
who likes code??????????????lol
not a nuke plant and, hate to say I know more
not as much as Henry or Al
but just a bit
but I use stoody filler..........ooooooooooooooopppppppppppppsssssssss.....roflmao
sincerely,
Kent
Parent - - By PhilThomas (**) Date 03-30-2014 02:08
Glad to hear you use Stoody :)

Clearly, following code requirements is in order if it is part of the work agreement (or they wouldn't be called requirements!) but as you note - most times it is "whatever, in your professional judgement will get us back to a safe working situation" and in this case - just heat the parts and weld!
Parent - By kcd616 (***) Date 03-30-2014 07:24
Then pay us $$$$
this was and is a place of ideas and knowledge
now you want our ideas and knowledge and not pay us
forget the ads
is miller next???????????????????????
got lincoln, esab now stealing our ideas
I forgot more about business than you will ever know
bye
Kent
Parent - - By 522029 (***) Date 03-22-2014 13:25
Here is a link  to that info. 

https://phx-international.com/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/2013-02-28/flux-guide-2013.pdf

Griff
Parent - - By Northweldor (***) Date 03-23-2014 12:23
Any similar instructions from a rod manufacturer?
Parent - - By 522029 (***) Date 03-23-2014 13:55
Try looking that one up for YOURSELF.

Griff
Parent - By Northweldor (***) Date 03-23-2014 15:28
No need to SHOUT, I'm just curious! :cool:

I have looked it up, and found nothing to indicate that this rod needs any more than ordinary care. I also read the small print disclaimer at the bottom of your chart, saying that "...the times and temperatures given are not necessarily correct.", and, that you should contact your rod manufacturer for any critical work.
Parent - - By Blaster (***) Date 03-24-2014 02:52
Thanks for the link!
Parent - By 522029 (***) Date 03-24-2014 11:15
You are welcome.

Griff
- - By atc250r (**) Date 03-24-2014 22:38 Edited 03-25-2014 22:13
Special Metals, a leader in filler metals for most "special metals", has their own recommendations...

http://www.specialmetalswelding.com/publica/Storage.pdf

And yes, this pertains to their nickel rod too
Parent - By Blaster (***) Date 03-25-2014 00:50
Thanks.  Interesting reading about fingernailing.  I never associated that with moisture pickup... but I have sure seen plenty of that due to non-concentric flux coating applications, particularly with 3/32" Hobart 7018.
Parent - By Northweldor (***) Date 03-25-2014 13:06
Thanks, and I guess I better re-bake and start using a dessicant in my ni-rod container, even though I live in a low humidity climate!
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