Lincoln Weld-Pak 5000HD

[Stanger]

So, what do you guys know about this machine? Some of you replied to my post in the stick welding section. I said I had a lead on a 225/125 AC/DC Lincoln. The guy replied by saying this:

I goofed up on my original posting of this welder for it is not AC/DC, but it is a Lincoln Electric Welder AC-225-S. It is a Pro Pack 5000 HD if that helps. It is a wire feeder.

I am still trying to decode this e-mail. An AC-225-S is a stick welder and not the same as a "Pro Pack 5000 HD" which I assume means a Weld-Pak 5000HD? He says it is a wire welder so I assume it is the latter, the Weld-Pak. If this is the machine, how is it? I couldn't find any information on it except that it is a 220V machine. I assume it is a 175A class machine? Do they come set up for gas or just FC? I am pretty confused by this guy's emails but I keep hoping that my determination will pay off. Any and all information on this machine is welcome.
Grant

[mooseye]

So, what do you guys know about this machine? Some of you replied to my post in the stick welding section. I said I had a lead on a 225/125 AC/DC Lincoln. The guy replied by saying this:

I am still trying to decode this e-mail. An AC-225-S is a stick welder and not the same as a "Pro Pack 5000 HD" which I assume means a Weld-Pak 5000HD? He says it is a wire welder so I assume it is the latter, the Weld-Pak. If this is the machine, how is it? I couldn't find any information on it except that it is a 220V machine. I assume it is a 175A class machine? Do they come set up for gas or just FC? I am pretty confused by this guy's emails but I keep hoping that my determination will pay off. Any and all information on this machine is welcome.
Grant

I think I would pass on a machine that the seller could not describe accurately.

[Stanger]

I will be looking at it in person tomorrow. I just don't know much about the machine and would like to be better educated on it. My suspicion is that the welder was given to him in some way(passed down, given as gift, etc..). Judging by his e-mails I do not think he is very mechanically inclined. I think he is selling for that reason but I could be wrong. I don't think its stolen if that is what you mean.
Grant