Miller 215 MP welder

[firhead]

Comes with ability to use 110 or 220. I figure I can MIG a little with 110, but MIG is not an option right now.. The manual really does not say whether I can do any stick with 110. Naturally I use 220 normally when doing stick, but let's say I want to take the machine up to my neighbor's house to weld a broken hinge or tack down some 1/8 sheet on something, light duty stuff - and he only has 110 available. If I keep to 3/32 rod and light amp settings, is this possible? I don't have my MIG rig set up yet.
Thanks

 

[MarkB_MI]

Back before 120V MIG welders were common, you could buy 120V AC stick welders. Your inverter machine is much more sophisticated and efficient than the old 120V stick welders, so I have to think you will be able to do light welding with 3/32 rod no problem. You'll want to find a 20 amp circuit to plug into.

 

[John T]

Good morning, here's my take: If it comes from the factory for 110 or 220 use AND YOU'RE WELDING AT LOW AMPERAGE LIGHT DUTY WITHIN THE SPECS FOR 110 USE it should work and my choice would be to use a 20 Amp NEMA 5-20R Receptacle fed with 12 Gauge wire protected with a 20 Amp Circuit Breaker WHILE NO OTHER OTHER LOADS ARE ON THAT CIRCUIT WHILE YOURE WELDING....

John T

 

[Steve@Advance]

That's what it's made for.

Small, light welding in a place there is no 220 available.

Just be ready to reset the breaker as needed!

 

[DoubleO7]

Take a look at page 31 +/- in your manual......

 

[Loosehandle]

And go slow

 

[firhead]

There it is - thanks. So I may be able to do a little at 90 to 100 amps, 3/16 with 7018. Probably enough to help out someone with a minor repair. Assuming they have stout 110 circuitry. I have one circuit down in my shop (which used to be a kind of residence) that is strung with 14 gauge wire with a 15 amp breaker; it gets real fickle when pushed.

 

[John T]

As far as that is strung with 14 gauge wire with a 15 amp breaker; it gets real fickle when pushed.

If thats the case it may or may not trip the breaker, it depends on the current you're welding at and for how long. Id prefer a 20 Amp circuit, but hey worth a try..

John T

 

[Ozlander]

(quoted from post at 10:32:07 02/19/22) Take a look at page 31 +/- in your manual......


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