Sorry, I just realized I didn't specify that I am in British Columbia Canada, but anyhow I did refer to my code books (CSA Z662 & ASME B31.3) and my welding procedure and all I could find was 7.5.2.4 "Basic covered electrodes, after removal from sealed containers, shall be stored in cabinets at...
I know this is probably a stupid question but I'm going to ask anyhow....... the 7018 rod that we use is heated at 120 degrees C in our huge shop rod oven, our power was down and I became worried about the rod. The power was down for about 4 hrs, and after 4 hrs I checked the temp in the oven...