Welding Galvanized Fence Pipe

Arc welding is a versatile method that uses alternating currents to create a high heat arc that melts your flux.

Welding galvanized fence pipe.

A standard arc welder is undoubtedly the best way to weld galvanized steel. Use an arc welder to weld galvanized steel. That is what i primarily use on the truck for fence and railing repair and installation. The weld strength should be the same whether welding galvanized steel or not.

Welding thick galvanized coatings or butt welds or welding creases or corners where the galvanization naturally builds up benefits from grinding the galvanization off first. Galvanized steel welds similar to uncoated carbon steel when properly prepped. As long as the zinc oxide gets access to air to burn off. Fluxcore wire welding works just fine in the field for fence work.