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What do you guys do when the weather is 80F+ when you want to do some welding? I typically have my welding jacket on when I weld,but are there any T-Shirts made for welding when it's pretty hot? I might have to start welding at night when it's cooler but prefer doing it in the day time...Drink a Guinness Draught....Millermatic 140Do you still rememberDecember's foggy freeze --when the ice thatclings on to your beard isscreaming agony.
Reply:We suffer the heat just like you. I have a couple of ceiling fans in the garage with a big floor fan. If I have to weld with any kind of gas the fans wont work. Have fun and don't get to hot.
Reply:Water, lots and lots of water.If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:I sweat my nuts off! And cant pick and choose my hours. This is the time of the year that I really turn into an A Hole when people wanna talk work with me My air conditioner at home is on full blast 24/7 for 3 months, I dont care what it costs, and you would have a better chance of asking me if you could screw my girlfriend, than asking if I would lower it.I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:When its over 80* and over 80% humidity we keep welding....When its over 90 * we keep welding, when its over 100 * we keep welding.I forgot how to change this.
Reply:35C (95F) tools down.Except for critical works.
Reply:It was 96 here yesterday, welded in that. Last summer I was welding when it was 105, and I'm in OHIO. Just drink water and dont push yourself too hard.[Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:There are t-shirts that are rated FR that are in some of the WSS depending on their stock I havent tried one yet but might this summer as it will get hot here as well.  I just picked up an apron, bib, overal leather so that I can wear over the top of shorts and still getting use to it.  I also have some of the slip-on leather sleaves that have not been out on the market long so that I can wear those and still wear a t-shirt if need be.  But like eveyone above has said lots of water is a must, the state of Cailfornia now looks a heat claims for on the job injuries very seriously should someone file a complaint with Osha.  but again stay hydrated and be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion.
Reply:only time I put on the sleeves is for overhead rest of the time its gloves and T-shirt in the heatI cut twice & its still to short !
Reply:Originally Posted by LawsonWeldingLLCWhen its over 80* and over 80% humidity we keep welding....When its over 90 * we keep welding, when its over 100 * we keep welding.
Reply:Originally Posted by LawsonWeldingLLCWhen its over 80* and over 80% humidity we keep welding....When its over 90 * we keep welding, when its over 100 * we keep welding.
Reply:Same here, at 110 plus I just take more water breaks and try to do my welding in the early morning hours. The grinding can wait till after lunch and I can run the cooler right on me. When I get home and take my boots off I leave wet foot prints when I walk to the shower...From the desk of Kevin CaronTrying to be the best me I can!www.kevincaron.comAHP Alpha Tig 200x MillerMatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200
Reply:They make cooling under garments for body armor users, one could look in that as an option, Know nothing of the company but for example, http://www.undershirtguy.com/fros-t-...egrees-cooler/http://www.thefirestore.com/store/pr...ooling_system/http://www.google.com/search?q=+cool...x&ie=&oe=&rlz=http://www.google.com/search?num=100....0.be5SZ97n-Y4
Reply:I wear long sleeve shirts and wet the wrists with water up to my elbows. It really cools you down.
Reply:Originally Posted by BobI wear long sleeve shirts and wet the wrists with water up to my elbows. It really cools you down.
Reply:Hydrate, Hydrate, and Hydrate some more.Making as much progress as a one legged duck in the middle of a pond, just going in circles.
Reply:We had 81 days over 100 last year, with 30 something of them being over 105 - burn baby burn.   You looked forward to a couple cans of jet-rods, the smoke made a little shade.Nice dark colored welding jackets and stay hydrated.  The more sweat, the wetter your jacket, the cooler it makes you.When any government, or any church for that matter, undertakes to say to its subjects, "This you may not read, this you must not see, this you are forbidden to know," the end result is tyranny and oppression, no matter how holy the motives.
Reply:Soak a bandana in cool water and tie around your neck.  Its amazing, all the blood in your body flows through your neck.  I also wear a leather half coat, once u get it sweated up it has a cooling effect.  If the wind blows you almost start to feel cold.
Reply:I have a couple of ceiling fans in the garage with a big floor fan
Reply:I am just finally getting used to the heat here in Georgia( originally from Syracuse NY), the heat/humidity here is overwhelming ... you are instantly soaked within a min of stepping out of your house, even in the shade or after dark. I work in a uninsulated metal garage and I usually take a break from 3-5( like being in an oven when the sun is directly on it),or I try to work later in the evening.. otherwise I still wear a flannel shirt when I'm welding at home or in school...I also drink water or gatorade etc by the gallon. Water is good but you need the electrolytes. I also have a large fan in the garage that helps a little bit..Lincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:I mostly tig @ a bench on preheated (600-900*F) tool steels. I have a big fan under my bench pointed upwards. Keeps a breeze goin up my welding jacket and up under my hood! That and plenty of fluids
Reply:I get in the lake chest deep when weld up docks on the lake, other than drink water,wear shorts. We have some hot days here with high humidity.  Thought about one of those cool bands Miller makes but they are high.
Reply:Originally Posted by GiddyWelderWhat do you guys do when the weather is 80F+ when you want to do some welding? I typically have my welding jacket on when I weld,but are there any T-Shirts made for welding when it's pretty hot? I might have to start welding at night when it's cooler but prefer doing it in the day time...
Reply:Welding in the heat is just like welding in the cold. You just do it and deal with it.  You complain it was 80 degrees, but yet today it was low 80's here and we thought it was a nice day. We are looking at 100 degrees at 2am soon. It's not hot untill your in full leather, and it's 120 outside. When I was in the army in Iraq the low was closer to 120, the high was about 130. Add on a full battle uniform, to include body armor, it was so hot your drinking water would leave scald marks on your arms just carrying it from the issue point to the barracks. (10min walk) I was there in 2003 before all the comforts of running water, plumbing, and AC arrived. I survived, the key is drink water. When your done drink more water. And when you get done with that drink a little water. Look at a camelbac, fill it with ice and water, run the tube under your leathers and up under your hood. And just take a small sip all day long. The cold water on your back will help veep your core temp down, and the constant trickle of water you drink will keep your fluids up. Learn and know the symptoms of dehydration. I learned them the hard way in south Korea. (in the middle of winter when it was 10 below) I was not thirsty and not sweating and didn't drink much of anything in days. 3 1000ml iv bags later and I was just starting to feel the urge to pee again. It's no fun. Keep the fluids flowing and you will be fine. I average a gallon a day in the winter, and about 1.5/2 in the summer.Offering CNC Plasma cutting and welding projects.Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/nobigdeal.fabSupport those that support WW.
Reply:Originally Posted by NoBigDeal FabWelding in the heat is just like welding in the cold. You just do it and deal with it.  You complain it was 80 degrees, but yet today it was low 80's here and we thought it was a nice day. We are looking at 100 degrees at 2am soon. It's not hot untill your in full leather, and it's 120 outside. When I was in the army in Iraq the low was closer to 120, the high was about 130. Add on a full battle uniform, to include body armor, it was so hot your drinking water would leave scald marks on your arms just carrying it from the issue point to the barracks. (10min walk) I was there in 2003 before all the comforts of running water, plumbing, and AC arrived. I survived, the key is drink water. When your done drink more water. And when you get done with that drink a little water. Look at a camelbac, fill it with ice and water, run the tube under your leathers and up under your hood. And just take a small sip all day long. The cold water on your back will help veep your core temp down, and the constant trickle of water you drink will keep your fluids up. Learn and know the symptoms of dehydration. I learned them the hard way in south Korea. (in the middle of winter when it was 10 below) I was not thirsty and not sweating and didn't drink much of anything in days. 3 1000ml iv bags later and I was just starting to feel the urge to pee again. It's no fun. Keep the fluids flowing and you will be fine. I average a gallon a day in the winter, and about 1.5/2 in the summer.if you drink cold water your stomach wont let it pass until it warms up..warm water gets into your body quicker...
Reply:I did the bad thing last sundayWas i a hurry to finish the modifications to my disc and was running 5/32 7024 @ 230 amp with only a sleeveless T shirt and a leather apron i could feel the heat on my left arm getting real bad hot but wanted to get it doneNow skin all peeling off from shoulder down to wristBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Sunscreen with the highest SPF rating on your arms in the summer if you are wearing just a T shirt..It works and I weld all day in the heat and to this day have never had red or peeling skin ever using this stuff..Yeah yeah I have heard it all before from you naysayers so SAVE IT..I ain't listening....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterSunscreen with the highest SPF rating on your arms in the summer if you are wearing just a T shirt..It works and I weld all day in the heat and to this day have never had red or peeling skin ever using this stuff..Yeah yeah I have heard it all before from you naysayers so SAVE IT..I ain't listening....zap!
Reply:I usually try to keep a 30" fan on the truck, and drink plenty of water.  I also got where I would keep a roll up patio umbrella on the truck.  Comes in handy when there is no shade to be found.  I also do as listed above.  Use high rated sunscreen on your arms, neck and face.  Never had a problem.I'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:Originally Posted by SRO1911Nice dark colored welding jackets and stay hydrated.  The more sweat, the wetter your jacket, the cooler it makes you.
Reply:I have a swap cooler in my gerage and it does a hood job, but you can't always be in front of a swap cooler.Offering CNC Plasma cutting and welding projects.Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/nobigdeal.fabSupport those that support WW.
Reply:Originally Posted by NoBigDeal FabI have a swap cooler in my gerage and it does a hood job, but you can't always be in front of a swap cooler.
Reply:I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but when it gets really hot, water alone is not enough. You lose a lot of sodium aka. Salt when you sweat and that needs to be replaced. If its really getting warm, you can lose a lot of salt, and even Gatorade and powerade aren't enough. There are a few products out there that can really make a difference. I've been using "Thermotabs" lately, it's basically a salt pill, hold about the equivalent of a teaspoon of salt. There's also something called "S-Caps" that supposedly work pretty well too. If you've ever gotten lite headed when out working in the sun, that's a sign of sodium deficiency. Last week I was on a roof surface where the temps were over 160 Fahrenheit. I drank a lot of water, and ate about 8 Thermotabs, one every 45-50 minutes.
Reply:We have electrolyte pills and I drink 20oz of gatorade and then I'll drink 20oz of water switch them up it seems to work pretty good.
Reply:Originally Posted by Birdwell4I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but when it gets really hot, water alone is not enough. You lose a lot of sodium aka. Salt when you sweat and that needs to be replaced. If its really getting warm, you can lose a lot of salt, and even Gatorade and powerade aren't enough. There are a few products out there that can really make a difference. I've been using "Thermotabs" lately, it's basically a salt pill, hold about the equivalent of a teaspoon of salt. There's also something called "S-Caps" that supposedly work pretty well too. If you've ever gotten lite headed when out working in the sun, that's a sign of sodium deficiency. Last week I was on a roof surface where the temps were over 160 Fahrenheit. I drank a lot of water, and ate about 8 Thermotabs, one every 45-50 minutes.
Reply:A good healthy meal will help alot. eating a good breakfast and lunch will help retain what your body needs. stay away from the fast food, as it's just crap. It's gotta be healthy.Offering CNC Plasma cutting and welding projects.Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/nobigdeal.fabSupport those that support WW.
Reply:Originally Posted by StukasI always thought salt dehydrated you.  I get what your saying, I just think taking too many cold hurt you.
Reply:Originally Posted by Birdwell4The salt won't dehydrate you, so long as you take it with water. Caffeine can and will accelerate dehydration. Too much salt at one time can cause you to vomit, so use your best judgement. There's all sorts of charts out there that can help you calculate exactly how much sodium your body uses, most of the time an average adult will need between 400-800 milligrams per hours during strenuous activity, I.e., welding, working outdoors in the heat. A 32 oz bottle of Gatorade has about 440 milligrams of sodium, which is right at the bottom of the threshold. More than anything, listen to your body, it will tell you when things aren't going well. Oh, and give up your low sodium diet in the summer! Go ahead and get the extra large fries Most likely you'll need it!disclaimer- I am not a doctor, or nurse or anything of the sorts. Jut a guy who spent a lot of time working on roofs in the desert southwest, and got sick of being sick at the end of the workday. I've done a lot of research on my own, spoken to my doctor, and a lot of friends in the medical field. Do your own research, and consult your own doctor.
Reply:You dont know heat until your in a double bottom of a ship in leathers, and you have drank a gallon + of water, with no urge to urinate because its literally pouring out of you.  The heat was so bad, I had to breathe slow, to not hyperventilate.  That was the worst heat ive ever experienced, and im in no hurry to jump back into one!  Im sure their are other welding jobs that are just as bad, but when the devil hands you rods or replaces your wire, you know its hot.:beer:Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2Last edited by usmcruz; 05-29-2012 at 12:33 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by usmcruzYou dont know heat until your in a double bottom of a ship in leathers, and you have drank a gallon + of water, with no urge to urinate because its literally pouring out of you.  The heat was so bad, I had to breathe slow, to not hyperventilate.  That was the worst heat ive ever experienced, and im in no hurry to jump back into one!  Im sure their are other welding jobs that are just as bad, but when the devil hands you rods or replaces your wire, you know its hot.:beer:Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2
Reply:I think the worst I have ever been was a few years back.  I had an irrigation pipe blow out in the middle of 7ft high standing corn field.  It was 102 that day with humidity in the upper 80's, and with the ground being wet from the irrigation, and no breeze to be found it was pretty much like welding in a sauna.  It actually got me.  Was out for two days before I had the strength to get back to work.  Bad thing about heat is that a lot of times it gets you it is too late by the time you realize it.I'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:Down in the ATL we weld no matter how hot it gets just don't fall out lol if you drink water when ever you want and try to make shade, and dont push yourself too hard. and Georgia power usually get the Gatorade out in the hot months. Its kinda funny the guys up here think that 90 is hot down near FL where i live its hits 100 almost everyday and the kicker is 100% humidity. i know they say its hot in texas but thats dry heat too totally different types of heat.
Reply:what do i do hot weather welding.  I tend to complain alot but no one will listen.I keep three different kinds of water around for the men plus three different flavors of Gatorade.   we don't have the horrible crippling humidity here and it rarely gets over the mid 90's but anything over 90 we try and limit the work done in the direct sun and keep our hours early to take advantage of the morning cool.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:80 degrees is a cool day in the Houston area. No Coffee No Tee and no soda! Drink plenty of water and gatorade. Some times I take a small cooler with icy water and throw a few gym towels in it,  I'll wring a towel out and throw it over my neck.  It definitely feels good for about a minute.  Be careful out there high temps can be Very dangerous.....
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120A word of warning for anyone thinking of taking Zaps advice on wearing tee's and SPF when welding in summer.Just because he does it, doesn't make it right.I don't care if he's not listening but, can't help wondering what his employers insurance company would have to say plus, I hope he doesn't pass the practice onto young Stukas when he starts working there....That would just be wrong on so many levels it ain't funny.