Yes you can use regular welding rods for stainless steel. But you will not have the properties of the stainless. The weld joint will have a different "color" than the stainless if you grind/grain/finish the weld. It could also rust. The joint could be weaker. It is best to use a rod that comes as close to the base metal stainless as possible.
(30 years welding - certified)
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