PGN Solid MIG Welding Wire ER70S-6 .030 10lb spool vs Blue Demon MIG/GMAW Flux Core Welding Wire 2 lb (E71TGS) - All Position
Overall winner: Blue Demon MIG/GMAW Flux Core Welding Wire 2 lb (E71TGS) - All Position
Key Differences
PGN (A) is a solid ER70S-6 MIG wire on a 10 lb spool with a lower listed price and highlights low splatter and smooth bead; Blue Demon (B) is a 2 lb flux-core E71T-GS wire that welds in all positions and requires no shielding gas but has mixed spatter performance and some reported spool durability issues
PGN Solid MIG Welding Wire ER70S-6 .030 10lb spool
ER70S-6 solid MIG welding wire for mild steel with low splatter and deoxidizers. Noted for smooth beads and clean welds; customers report good quality and ease of use
Pros
- low splatter
- high deoxidizer levels
- smooth bead appearance
- easy to work with
Cons
- plastic spool can break
Blue Demon MIG/GMAW Flux Core Welding Wire 2 lb (E71TGS) - All Position
Blue Demon flux core welding wire for carbon steel, all-position with no shielding gas. Offers smooth welds and easy slag removal; some customers report mixed results on spatter and durability
Pros
- all-position welding capability
- no shielding gas required
- easy slag removal
- good weld quality reported by some users
Cons
- mixed spatter performance
- durability issues reported by some (spool durability)
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | PGN BEARINGS |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Blue Demon |
| User Reviews | Blue Demon |