6010 mild steel "Pipe Rod" is an all purpose electrode used in all positions. A deep penetrating rod for carbon and galvanized steel. 6010 is for use with a DC welder and runs on DCEP (reverse polarity). It is ideal for welding through light to medium amounts of dirt, rust or paint. Provides 60,000 PSI tensile strength. Recommended Polarity: DCEP (Reverse Polarity). Diameter (Inches): 1/8" Weight Lbs. (Kg): 10 (4.53) Tensile Strength (PSI): 60,000 Amperage: 65-130