Maybe a silly quesion (Winter Welder storage/use)

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Hey guys, I am up here in MN where it often gets below zero in the winter. I have my welder out in the garage now, but started to wonder if its ok to keep it out there and use it when neccesary at the given temperature.  Let me know what you guys do, or if its ok to store and use welders at low temps.  Thanks-PatI'm 21 and learningAvid 4wd enthusiastASE Master tech (Automotive), mechanic/fabricator by trade
Reply:Only an issue if you have a water cooled torch/chiller.
Reply:what type of welding do you do?
Reply:Well if your welding to D1.1 there is ambiant air temp issues. Min temps that welding can be done at. --Gol'
Reply:My machine lives on the back of my truck 24/7 rain or shine and does just fine.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Is it gas powered?  My last one needed synthetic oil in the winter so it would start even when it was -35 F.  It was air cooled so no big deal there.  My new ranger 250 always gets synthetic, it only holds 2 quarts.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:I just put syn in my machine for the winter, makes a world of difference.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Haha no gas for me. Its a Clarke 130EN Setup for Flux-Core at the present time, wire feed.I'm 21 and learningAvid 4wd enthusiastASE Master tech (Automotive), mechanic/fabricator by trade
Reply:just put a plastic bag over the spool of wire when not in use
Reply:Originally Posted by David R....even when it was -35 F....