Century 160 and 220v input amps reguired?

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Last fall I bought an old Century 160 model 117-037-901 Mig wire feed welder made in 1993. I don't have an owners manual and can't find anything on the welder to indicate the minimum amps required in 220v to adequately run the welder. So I have a 2 fold problem. No idea what the welder requires which then leads to minimum outlet 220 amperage need. I'm a hobbyist welder at beast, basically welding this and that to repair light duty trailers, etc Welding up to 3/8", but mostly 1/8" and 3/16" steel. I only have 40amp 220v  Yeah, I know... but I didn't wire the garage that way, it is what it is.So what are the brain trust thoughts?  BTW, does anyone have a pdf owners manual for it? (I looked on line to no avail).  As it might say in it the min # of input amps in 220v to run the welder.Thank you in advance on any informed light you can shed on my situation.Last edited by h2ofwlr; 05-11-2021 at 09:14 PM.
Reply:Isn't the info on the machine?
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Originally Posted by tapwelder

Isn't the info on the machine?
Reply:Nothing on ths inside?
Reply:It'll run just fine on a 30A circuit.  I've run a bunch of different Miller MIGs on a 30A circuit and they all had more output than that Century.  I bought a MM251 last week and that one calls for 42A using 230V input, but that's just if it's maxed out, and it's a 300A machine...runs fine on a 30A circuit even on pretty thick steel (3/8" settings, etc).Check out my bench vise website:  http://mivise.comMiller Syncrowave 250DXMillermatic 350P with XR AlumaProMiller Regency 200 with 22A feeder and Spoolmatic 3Hobart Champion EliteEverlast PowerTig 210EXT
Reply:I did a google search on the model number and found pictures as well as an old eBay listing.  The pictures weren't perfectly clear, but the one looked like it showed 30.1A input and the eBay listing had 30.1A at 230V in the description.  That fits pretty well with the size machine it is (likely duty cycle at 160A but max 200A or so).Check out my bench vise website:  http://mivise.comMiller Syncrowave 250DXMillermatic 350P with XR AlumaProMiller Regency 200 with 22A feeder and Spoolmatic 3Hobart Champion EliteEverlast PowerTig 210EXT
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Originally Posted by G-ManBart

It'll run just fine on a 30A circuit.  I've run a bunch of different Miller MIGs on a 30A circuit and they all had more output than that Century.  I bought a MM251 last week and that one calls for 42A using 230V input, but that's just if it's maxed out, and it's a 300A machine...runs fine on a 30A circuit even on pretty thick steel (3/8" settings, etc).
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Originally Posted by Broccoli1

The 42 amps is @ rated output.manual calls for a 50amp CB.But I agree with your assessment on the power needs for the Century 160

** I have my 252 on a 30amp CB.
Reply:you can get an owners manual for Lincoln electric. go to their web site. find the manual and parts tab. then enter as a guest. put 117-037 in the code number box. the manual's should list. then select one.Also look on the front of the welder where you found the model number.In that line of text should be the weld current and line current. unless it has been rubbed off.