That sounds like a plan. I'll see what happens and let you all know the outcome. Thanx for your help. With the extension cord thing, if your welder puts out between 15-20 amps you want use a #12 AWG extension cord. 20 - 30 amps use a #10 AWG cord. I don't see and extension cord hurting your weld unless it's longer than 100 ft. then you will have voltage drop problems, but electrical appliance will accurately work +/- 5% of output voltage.