Flux Core Guys...

[mikey_d05]

I'm using a Miller 175 and .030 flux core at the moment. I usually reference the "recommended" settings to get me in the ballpark on stuff other than 1/4" plate.

I'm finding that the suggested settings usually have 10%-20% more wire speed than I'd like and are a notch to two notches cold for amperage. Am I doing something wrong and need to change my style or is this fairly standard for the "ballpark" charts?

 

[Muddytazz]

Fairly standard. Remember, day/night time weather conditions have a lot to do with it too.

 

[SCOOBYDANNN]

i just go with what feels right. i use the recommended stuff as just that.

 

[cbbr]

Crank it up and don't worry about the "recommended" settings. I usually run a test bead using the recommended settings and end up turning it up some. I have a Lincoln 175.

 

[rdn2blazer]

Crank it up and don't worry about the "recommended" settings. I usually run a test bead using the recommended settings and end up turning it up some. I have a Lincoln 175.

I agree, crank it up and run it, but I would do a practice test weld on something and fine tune it from there. I like to weld good and hot so I get good penetration. would rather be on the hot side then the cold side for welding. a cold weld is a weld that can and or will fail.