This flux is excellent. Sometimes the smoke can block my view of the puddle so I use a small fan to keep it out. It may be my imagination, but there seems to be less spatter. Although at the same time I bought a new welding machine. My old welder worked fine but was limited to a 3/16" size. The new welder is the Hobart 140 and it might have something to do with less spatter. Regardless, I now use cored wire when I need it. Oh , 0.030 was the size I used.