Electrode Storage

Electrodes must be kept dry.

Moisture destroys the desirable characteristics of the coating and may cause excessive spattering and lead to the formation of cracks in the welded area.

Electrodes can be kept dry with;

Rod Ovens_____ Alternate Methods ______ Short Term Storage

Electrodes exposed to damp air for more than two or three hours should be dried by heating in a suitable oven (fig. 5-32) for two hours at 500°F (260°C).

After they have dried, they should be stored in a moisture proof container.

Bending the electrode can cause the coating to break loose from the core wire.

Electrodes should not be used if the core wire is exposed.