Thanks for the help, I think i'll do a combination of the advise. I was looking at it last night and i'm thinking about building a box (plywood) to put the whole welder in. I can put a little heat in it along with a can for the wire and the desiccant bags.

My welder is out in a unheated shop here in MN. I don't use it enough to keep the wire fresh on it I was wondering if there is anything to wrap on the spool to keep it from corroding, or should I just take It in the house. I assume its the changes in humidity that causes the problem.

Thanks for the advice I'll try another outlet to start.

I bought one on an on line auction. I was told it was working however it pops the GFI in the shed. I only have fifty dollars in it so it was worth the cost just for a place to keep rods. Curious for opinions on repairing it is it worth having one working if I can get it done for a reasonable cost. E...

Just logged on. Have been watching the you tube videos and learning a lot. Welding farm projects mostly. Always just wanted to stick things together. Now I'm more interested in making it nice and more of the how and why things work and sometimes why they don't. Thanks in advance for all the help and...