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Welding inverted , overhead , you need to use a FLUX core wire , no gas



This is BS ! Do you think all welders or welding shops switch units to do overhead welding ?

When welding overhead you cut back on the heat and amperage IF you have a machine that can dial down both. Otherwise plug into the recommended heat setting then back off the amperage (wire speed). On an overhead weld you want to move faster so the puddle doesn't drop AND you want to keep the stickout shorter - 1/4" to 1/8" - get right in there! Welding vertical you can use your normal settings but either push or drag DOWN not up. That mixed gas you're using will produce a nice weld with very little spatter but is not good for anything other than close to vertical welding - some on here will disagree but go to the supplier's website and see what they say !!

As for your balling up problem, all good suggestions but before you change anything else, make sure your wire stickout is about 3/8" to start, your torch angle about 10-15* from vertical and most important SQUEEZE THAT TRIGGER! Too many people just get scared by the "snap" and let go the trigger. Don't be afraid to hold it on to start the puddle.