38 Questions &
38 Answers
Larry s
from Carson city,nv 89701 asked:
January 27, 2022
Can i run the welder to an ordinary wall outlet
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Miller® Thunderbolt® 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will run off standard household current using the 120v mvp plug
you would need a 30 amp breaker.
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Cyberweld
on February 1, 2022
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Victor
from Bakersfield, CA asked:
February 9, 2021
Can you tig with this machine?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will not tig weld.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on February 12, 2021
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Cj
from California asked:
December 2, 2020
Is the hot start automatically on or is there a swich 0n the weilder somewhere
1 Answer
The Thunderbolt 160 Hot Start function is always active. This feature does not have a separate on/off switch.
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Cyberweld
on December 3, 2020
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Julio A
from Waco texas asked:
October 25, 2020
What thickness of material can I weld with welder machine
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Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will weld the following in a single pass: Maximum Mild Steel Thickness 160: 1/8 in. (120 V) 3/8 in. (240 V)
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Cyberweld
on October 27, 2020
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John m
from New york asked:
October 25, 2020
Can I put a 20 amp breaker to use this
1 Answer
For the Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 90772 Miller advises that you would need a 30 amp breaker.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on October 27, 2020
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Thomas T
from Dallas, Texas asked:
September 29, 2020
How this unit turns on 120 or 240V. Is it automatically detected 120V or 240V. I don't see a switch to change....
Thanks
1 Answer
Miller® Thunderbolt® 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 comes with 120v and 230v mvp plugs, which allow you to unscrew and screw on the plug you need.
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Cyberweld
on October 2, 2020
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Randall L
from Jasper,Alabama asked:
June 14, 2020
Is this machine also capable of scratch start Tig ?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will not tig weld.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on June 15, 2020
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Michael Q
from Scotland asked:
May 4, 2020
Can I tig with this machine also?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will not tig weld.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on May 7, 2020
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paul
from rhode island asked:
April 21, 2020
is this machine an igbt design or mosfet
1 Answer
Miller® Thunderbolt® 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 has igbt design.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on April 22, 2020
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Fabricio
from Brentwood,NY asked:
March 4, 2020
How long is the warranty?
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Miller® Thunderbolt® 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 has a 3 year warranty
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on March 5, 2020
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Steve
from Virginia asked:
February 3, 2020
Hooking it up to a generator how many amps should the receptacles be?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will require the following generator: 120V 4500 watts continuous draw is 20.7 amps 240V 1000 watts continuous draw is 27.8 amps
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on February 6, 2020
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Brian T
from Baltimore MD asked:
January 3, 2020
Hey can the miller thunderbolt 160 dc stick welder run on a household outlet ?
1 Answer
Miller® Thunderbolt® 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will run off standard household current using the 120v mvp plug
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Cyberweld
on January 6, 2020
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Brian T
from Baltimore,MD asked:
January 1, 2020
Hey do you think I could run the thunder bolt 160 dc stick welder in a house hold outlet? Is so which adapter should I use
1 Answer
Miller® Thunderbolt® 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will run off standard household current using the 120v mvp plug
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Cyberweld
on January 6, 2020
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Lyman
from Morrison,ill asked:
December 17, 2019
Can you Tig with this welder?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will not tig weld.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on December 19, 2019
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Mohammed
from Brooklyn, New York asked:
August 12, 2019
Does this welding machine have an included welding rod, or if not can you please give me name and number of a welding rod that can be used with this machine?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 does not come with any electrode. The machine will run any dc electrode depending on your application.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on August 13, 2019
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Richie E
from TX asked:
July 13, 2019
Hello ,do they have a blue Miller blue or make a cover for the thunderbolt 160.Thanks
1 Answer
Miller does not offer a cover for the Miller Thunderbolt® 160 DC Stick Welder 907721
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on July 16, 2019
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Este G
from Tennessee asked:
June 14, 2019
does the machine have cool sistem?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 has fan on demand, which will come on as the unit needs to be cooled.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on June 18, 2019
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Steve
from Brattleboro, VT. asked:
June 12, 2019
I will be wiring from my 100 amp panel a run of 75' to the welder outlet using 220v current.
What gauge wire and what size circuit breaker should I install for the Thunderbolt 160?
1 Answer
For the Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 90772 Miller advises that you would need a 30 amp breaker. #10 wire would max out a 75 feet. If you were to go any longer, you would need to go to #8 wire.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on June 12, 2019
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Victor R. L
from TX asked:
February 4, 2019
I have a Generac XG10000E ( Model- G0058022) portable generator with 10,000 running watts and 12,500 starting watts- will this generator be able to supply max amps required by this welder at 240v
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will require the following generator: 120V 4500 watts continuous draw is 20.7 amps 240V 10000 watts continuous draw is 27.8 amps
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on February 5, 2019
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Andrew
from Peoria IL asked:
October 28, 2018
On the Miller thunderbolt 160 stick welder how many amps would I loose using it on 120 v circut if I replaced the welding cables with 4 gauge 25 ft? Or how many amps per ft would I loose ? I am trying to avoid using an extension cord.
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Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 max output on 110v input is 80 amps. You would be able to run 80 amps at a 10% duty cycle or 65 amps at a 20% duty cycle running up to a total of 100 feet #4 cable.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on October 29, 2018
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Scott
from Kansas City MO. asked:
September 10, 2018
Can you switch to DC-
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 has DC weld output.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on September 11, 2018
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Anton
from Rowley Ma asked:
August 13, 2018
Do you guys do monthly payments for your welders?
1 Answer
Yes, you may finance your purchase by choosing PayPal's "Bill Me Later" option at check out. You MUST use PayPal in order to take advantage of financing. Click below for details.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on August 13, 2018
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J.P
from Arkansas asked:
August 12, 2018
Will a Honda generator power this unit
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will require the following generator: 120V 4500 watts continuous draw is 20.7 amps 240V 1000 watts continuous draw is 27.8 amps
Submitted by:
CYBERWELD
on August 13, 2018
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Fabian
from Nebraska asked:
July 15, 2018
I bought this welder but I need to buy a generator so it can run good because it possible the breaker on my garage with the regular outlet, so I was wondering what kind of generator I need to buy how many watts generator?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will require the following generator:
120V 4500 watts continuous draw is 20.7 amps
240V 1000 watts continuous draw is 27.8 amps
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on July 16, 2018
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Glen
from st cloud, mn asked:
July 9, 2018
how is the welding capability if you add cable extensions to the already 10 foot factory cables, lets say another 10 to 15 feet each?
1 Answer
Adding 10 or 15 feet to the lead/ground on the Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will not affect the performance of the machine. If you were to go over 100 total feet you would need to upgrade the cable.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on July 11, 2018
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Walid
from Liberty hill TX asked:
May 22, 2018
can doing tig weld with this welder?
if yes , tig weld tools com with the welder?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will not tig weld.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on May 22, 2018
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Andrea
from TX-Texas asked:
May 21, 2018
When I bought this unit, it came with 1 120V and a 240 V Plug Connections. I need to replace only the 240 V Plug. What is the part # for this and can I order it here?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 240v plug part number is Miller MVP Adapter Plug - 230 Volt/50 Amp 219258. here is the link:
https://store.cyberweld.com/mimvpadpl230.html
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on May 22, 2018
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Larry B
from Alton I'll 62002 asked:
May 6, 2018
Can you tig with this
1 Answer
Miller advises that a Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 is strictly a stick welder.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on May 7, 2018
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CARLOS
from Denver Co asked:
April 23, 2018
CAN I RUN A THUNDERBOLT 160 WITH A BRIGGS & STRATTON GENERATOR 7000,120/240V-30A ?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 will require the following generator:
120V 4500 watts continuous draw is 20.7 amps
240V 1000 watts continuous draw is 27.8 amps
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on April 27, 2018
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vern
from syracuse ny asked:
April 20, 2018
can you weld 1/4” plate with this and why cant this be used to tig weld... price seems awful cheap my guess is theres not enough power for a smooth weld bead...
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 is only designed as a stick welder. It will weld the following in a single pass:
Maximum Mild Steel Thickness
160: 1/8 in. (120 V)
3/8 in. (240 V)
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on April 25, 2018
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k mcnally
from pa asked:
March 17, 2018
can this weld 6011 rods or not?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 provides ideal performance for most 6010, 6011, 6013 and 7018 rods. Note: 6010 not recommended for open root welding
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on March 19, 2018
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Jonathan
from Milwaukie, Oregon asked:
March 16, 2018
Is there a arc control/dig control?
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 does not have arc control/ dig control.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on March 19, 2018
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BG
from ME asked:
February 26, 2018
what is the difference between this model and the Hobart Stickmate® 160i Stick Welder?
1 Answer
The only difference between the Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 and the
Hobart Stickmate 160i Stick Welder 500570 is that the thunderbolt comes with a carrying bag for your weld leads.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on March 2, 2018
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Olion Bartley
from Garvin, Oklahoma asked:
February 18, 2018
Con this unit also be utilized as a mig welder
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 can not be used as a mig welder.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on March 1, 2018
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Mike
from Smithfield Rhode Island asked:
January 24, 2018
Can this welder do tig
1 Answer
Miller advises that a Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 is strictly a stick welder.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on January 25, 2018
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RONNIE R
from GA asked:
January 20, 2018
Where is this welder made???????????
1 Answer
Miller advises that the Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 is made in China
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on January 24, 2018
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Jose B
from California asked:
January 20, 2018
Is this an inverter machine or transformer?
Thank you in advance
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 160 DC Stick Welder 907721 is an inverter machine.
Submitted by:
Cyberweld
on January 23, 2018
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David clarke
from Jamaica asked:
January 14, 2018
Do you have them in 220 50/60 c volt only
1 Answer
Miller Thunderbolt 210 DC Stick Welder 907722 is a 240v 50/60 Hz machine.
Submitted by:
Customer Service
on January 17, 2018
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