---
product_id: 273902063
title: "Forney 30686 E7018 AC Welding Rod, 1/8-Inch, 10-Pound"
brand: "forney"
price: "$522.26"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/273902063-forney-30686-e7018-ac-welding-rod-1-8-inch-10
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# 165 Amps max power Low hydrogen, clean bead All-position welding Forney 30686 E7018 AC Welding Rod, 1/8-Inch, 10-Pound

**Brand:** forney
**Price:** $522.26
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Master the Arc, Own the Craft ⚡

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Forney 30686 E7018 AC Welding Rod, 1/8-Inch, 10-Pound by forney
- **How much does it cost?** $522.26 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- forney enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted forney brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Weld Anywhere, Anytime:** All-position capability ensures flawless welds in any orientation.
- • **Power Through with 165 Amps:** Delivers robust welding performance for demanding AC applications.
- • **Versatile for Pros & DIYers:** Perfect for shops, farms, and hobbyists seeking reliable, high-quality rods.
- • **Clean, Precise Beads Every Time:** Low hydrogen formula minimizes spatter and slag for a professional finish.
- • **Effortless Re-striking & Tack Welding:** Ideal for complex projects with easy re-striking and skip welds.

## Overview

The Forney 30686 E7018 AC Welding Rod is a 10-pound, 1/8-inch mild steel rod designed for all-position AC welding. It supports up to 165 amps, features a low hydrogen coating for clean, precise welds with minimal spatter, and excels in tack and skip welding. Ideal for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike, it delivers strong 70,000 tensile strength welds with excellent bead contour and easy slag removal.

## Description

Forney 30686 E7018 AC Welding Rod, 1/8-Inch, 10-Pound

## Features

- The product is 10LB 1/8 7018AC Weld Rod
- Easy to use
- All position welding, low hydrogen rod for general purpose AC applications requiring low penetration, can also be used on DC+
- Excellent bead contour, light spatter and slag is often self cleaning
- Good performance with low open circuit-Voltage OCV power sources
- Excellent for tack and skip welds, offers easy re-striking, ideal for out of position welding
- Ideal for shops, farms, hobbyist, and DIY welders

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Forney |
| Part number | 30686 |
| Item Weight | 4.54 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions | 38.74 x 19.69 x 11.43 cm; 4.54 kg |
| Item model number | 30686 |
| Size | 1/8-Inch |
| Color | Silver |
| Finish | Grey |
| Material | Mild Steel |
| Item thickness | 0.13 Inches |
| Power source type | AC |
| Amperage Capacity | 165 Amps |
| Installation Method | arc-welding |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Capacity Name | 70,000 Tensile strength |
| Measurement System | standard |
| Included components | Welding Rod |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Line Weight, Size** options.

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*Product available on Desertcart Ecuador*
*Store origin: EC*
*Last updated: 2026-02-01*