How To Dry Welding Rod. Above 100C water turns from liquid to gas unless your using a pressure cooker. If you want to attempt to dry them the oven will work but leave the rods exposed so moisture can escape.
If you want to attempt to dry them the oven will work but leave the rods exposed so moisture can escape. After that the rods should be placed in the oven before the oven reaches half the re-drying temperature and shall be held at that temperature for 30 mins. Exposing electrodes to humidity in the air makes them absorb moisture.
These ovens have a built-in thermostat.
If you want to attempt to dry them the oven will work but leave the rods exposed so moisture can escape. First of all it entirely depends on what kind of rod you have. Rods must be removed from the can and placed in a suitable rod oven. Ideally you want your welding rod ovens to be between 250-350F for optimal performance.