question aboutl welding exhuast
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Originally Posted by 89ranger
Can u weld galvanized piping??
Originally Posted by 89ranger
If so, do i need a special type of welder?
Galvanized or aluminized?
Galvanized is, essentially, a zinc plating. Aluminized in an aluminum plating (I think). I don't think it really matters. There are special requirements for welding aluminum, but I don't think the coating will be a major issue.
In either case, your welding the steel pipe. If the coating turns out to be a problem, then remove it (grinder or wire brush) prior to welding.
Practice on a scrap piece first.
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Haven't heard of galvanized used on exhaust, although I guess it's possible.
At any rate if it is galvanized DO NOT breathe the fumes from the weld. It's supposed to be bad stuff.
Any welder would work, but wire feed or Mig is most common.
At any rate if it is galvanized DO NOT breathe the fumes from the weld. It's supposed to be bad stuff.
Any welder would work, but wire feed or Mig is most common.
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I've welded a bunch of galv. conduit and these guys are right - grind off the coating first. It doesn't stink real bad or anything, but I'm told it'll make you sick.
I'd go to a tractor supply place and get regular exhaust tubing. I got two 10' pieces for about $15 - $20 each. Since I didn't have a bender, I cut wedges out of the pipe, folded it, and welded the seams. Not high perfoemance, but it works.
Kevin K.
I'd go to a tractor supply place and get regular exhaust tubing. I got two 10' pieces for about $15 - $20 each. Since I didn't have a bender, I cut wedges out of the pipe, folded it, and welded the seams. Not high perfoemance, but it works.
Kevin K.
