Stick Electrode Drying Oven

Dry the electrodes before welding, otherwise the coating picks up moisture and you get pores or cracks in the weld. Put them in the oven and let them heat through properly until they're nice and dry. When you take them out, use them quickly so they don't pick up moisture again. And don't overdo the temperature, too hot and the coating becomes brittle and welding won't work either.