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Old 04-22-2008, 10:18 AM
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tom, arc blow is a magnet phennomenum that can happen occasionally when doing welding with a DC welder as the poles do not alternate when actually welding. The 3 counter measures are in order of simplicity:

1. move the ground to a different location.

2. change the direction of travel.

3. wrap the ground cable around the item several times.
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