E71T-11 Flux-Cored Welding Wire 0.030 in, 10 lb Spool, Gasless

You want the E71T-11, do NOT get the cheaper E71T-GS. Note the difference there: 11 good, GS bad. GS is whatever the maker wants to make, there's no standards involved. The 11 is standardized. Best yet, get the Hobart wire, this spool or 2-pound spools, and really be happy. It will make your welds the best they can be, even if you suck as a welder like me, at least you'll know the wire isn't holding you back. (My welds holds plenty strong, good penetration and do fine for their job but I'm not going to win any prizes nor post the average weld on a video, no thanks haha)

It didn't take me long to figure out the 2 lb rolls didn't last me long, and were more expensive. Saves me down time and money. I had always used stick, so i had to figure out what this wire liked. It seems to be a cross between a 6010 and 7018. Requires some movement to make pretty beads. Very strong welds. I use it for all my mild steel welding needs. Runs well through my Hobart handler 140.

Low spatter for a gasless flux wire and it doesn't get hung up through the drive rollers. Easy enough to clean, but not as good as a standard MIG with gas. I can see the puddle and control it reasonably well in most positions. I have to dial in slightly different voltage and feed for vertical, but that it pretty typical. I get good penetration, but as always, that is going to be less about the wire and more about you paying attention to the details. I have run this outside on on breezy days, and had little issue. If it's real windy I would suggest a good stick, instead. The flux core does create a bit of gas and you don't want to lose that shield. I have also run this on cold days (40-50 F.) on cold steel, and suggest you preheat the joint areas. You don't need much on mild steel, but it will help. FWIW, I run this in a Miller Multimatic 200. No complaints.

Runs great in my miller

Shipping took a while and the first roll was cracked down the seam in shipping. Amazon promptly replaced the spool. Runs great in my Trailblazer/12vs combo. Lays down like a 7018 with aesthetically pleasing appearance and good penetration.

Works great in my Hobart 140Handler

perfect

I put this 10LB spool on my off brand mig and it worked perfectly, welds are smooth, not alot of major splatter and wayyyyy cheaper then at tractor supply! Good for any mig if you dont want to spend money on gas (or if you do combine it with gas for amazing looking welds)

So the key with this Hobart flux core is that you can do multiple passes. This is not general wire where you get splatter and one pass. This Hobart is rated wire. Check out the ratings with the Model number compared to other wire that is only General rated. With this wire, I can weld thin gauge steel butt welded or with a bit of a gap. Get the speed and heat just right and short bursts after tacking in place so you don't warp thin metal. Heavier metal is not a problem at all to build up. Well worth the cost.

Works good...good product.

Tres bien pour moi

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