Flux Core fumes

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Re: Flux Core fumes

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Yes, any technical vapors are harmful and it is best to work in a respirator if you do not work outdoors. In the room, a respirator is required, and until you ventilate the room, it is better not to take off the respirator.
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Re: Flux Core fumes

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heislerboy wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 3:57 pm you can't use stick welding in a typhoon, the max wind speed to weld in is 5 miles per hour this is from AWS (American Weld Society)
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Welding in light wind works fine in practice, certainly more than 5mph.
However, when the wind gets really strong it will blow the ark right off the work.
I got no certification, but I did a lot of welding (a kilometer) out in the weather.
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Re: Flux Core fumes

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Exterior welders use shields or shelters for wind protection. It does not take much wind, just a breeze, to cause unacceptable defects in stick welds. The x-ray man will tell you, and repairs are expensive.
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