Welding

[isaacdyer]

Hello.
I was just wondering if I was using an arc welder, would I be able to touch the electrode as I was welding, or will this shock me?
Thanks

 

[snowhead]

It won't shock but it will burn.

 

[ruston]

To protect your hands from all the nasties you should be wearing gauntlets anyway.

 

[Barry White]

You can get a shock off an arc welder usually when its damp.The voltage is typically between 30v and 90v and the shock is usually when changing electrodes and not whilst welding.
Here is the HSE recomendations Welding: Electrical hazards

 

[Darkwood]

Why do you ask?

 

[isaacdyer]

Thanks everyone

 

[isaacdyer]

It provides better stability

 

[Barry White]

As mentioned in an earlier post the electrode will get hot and will burn. Set the amperage too high or reverse the leads on a dc welder and you may see it glow red.

 

[ruston]

Hold it with the glove , common practice.