Quote Originally Posted by performance View Post
OCV has less to do with the ability to run 7018 as does the actual output while welding. That reading is what you should be concerned about. Have you measured the voltage while welding 6010? BTW 6010 is ONLY DC+. Also if your unit has a VRD, take it off and use it without. That will likely improve things, especially the start. Fleetweld 180's or 35's from Lincoln will do the trick I am sure for most welders. For a 3/32 (2.4 mm) that is about the correct amp range...maybe slightly high.
I really should have mentioned that VRD was, and remains, switched off. Good idea: I'd been intending to 'scope the voltage across the leads whilst running a 6010; I intend to do so soon and report back.

Many thanks

Martin