Fireball Tungsten
Specification Comparison
| Blue | Red | Gold | Grey | Turquoise | |
Composition | 2% Lanthanated | 2% Thoriated | 1.5% Lanthanated | 2% Ceriated | 2% Rare Earth |
Current Type | AC & DC | DC | AC & DC | AC & DC | AC & DC |
Best Applications | Magnesium, Nickel, Copper, Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, Titanium | Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Nickel | Steel, Stainless, Aluminum | Thin materials, Carbon Steel, Stainless" | Aluminum, Stainless, Multipurpose |
Key Benefits | Excellent arc starting; non-radioactive alternative to Red (Thoriated). | Exceptional arc stability; high current capacity; holds a sharp point longer than most others. | Balanced performance; long life and easy starts on all metals. | Excellent low-amp arc start; stable arc; best for thin materials; not ideal for high current | Very stable arc; easy starts; long life; all-purpose; non-radioactive |
Tungsten's Length | 7" | 7" | 7" | 7" | 7" |