To answer the assorted questions: I am in Connecticut. The welder is a Hobart Silverline ST-230, 230 Amps, 220V and is probably 30 years old and American Made. This welder was basically replaced by a Millermatic 175 MIG and I have not used it since. The welding rod was not in sealed containers, but ...

On a major clean-up of my shop and garage I have started to think of clearing out equipment a bit. I have an old Hobart Arc Welder and assorted welding rod. I now have a Miller MIG unit so my thought is to sell off the stick welder, which I haven't used in 10 years, to clear up the space it takes up...