ESAB MiniArc Rogue 180i TIG Demo and Stick with 150 Extension Cord Test

[@tjschanhals3215]

A noisy machine to me means they actually used larger fans for a small machine which is definitely a good thing, just bought one and I love it so far.

[@BakersGas]

Thanks for watching TJ! Enjoy! When your ready to TIG weld with it check out our TIG bundle. bakersgas.com/products/mini-arc-tig-bundle

[@sbranham86]

That’s awesome. Thanks for coming back to let me know about using this unit on a drop cord. I have already purchased a fronius and it’s a badass little unit.

[@sbranham86]

Edward Hall I have the transtig 210. It’s awesome. I like having a built in gas regulator and hf start on tig and the pulse stick function

[@bruced1429]

this is a nice little welder .I have a Esab 215 and i use it often, but they are very noisy welders. maybe when your young and not exposed to long term noise, you might not care but you will be deaf in time. I am old but have watched my hearing, ambient noise will damage your ears. i got on to this many years ago and so far my hearing is very good except when my wife calls me. Esab needs to attend to this fan noise , as soon as you strike an arc the fan goes on and continues for 10 min after you stop. Now don't take this as a hater comment I like my esab but compared to my 2 Fronius welders which remain silent till you push them to their duty cycle , the Fronius is just so much quieter.Yes the Fronius 180 is twice the price but it is so much easier on your ears that it is worth considering for long term hearing. I would certainly buy this welder and keep it in my truck for any opportunity that might arise, but would wear ear muffs when using it. Esab does make very good welders , better than most.

[@BakersGas]

Bruce- thanks for watching! We agree this ESAB unit is a nice option for taking out in the field. Always good to be mindful of ear protection. Fronius unit is 👌👌👌we should be posting a video on that soon! If you have any questions please let us know.

[@MAC_6.7]

Great video! Next up should go through the foot petal :). Oh and an FYI, the torch listed in the manual for this machine with the remote is in error by esab. They called me to recall it, hopefully they come out with one capable for it on this machine soon

[@BakersGas]

Hey Andrew--thanks for the feedback! We will see if we can get a TIG pedal demo up! Yes there were a few changes on the TIG torch but the one we linked does work with the unit and we do stock it.

[@MAC_6.7]

Baker's Gas outstanding. I just plugged in my old miller red heads “9v and 17v” with the 50mm dinse I had for my dynasty worked just fine. I was looking forward to an amperage control torch tho

[@MAC_6.7]

Baker's Gas and a built in solenoid for gas in the torch to welder connector woulda been pretty sweet too 😁

[@MAC_6.7]

Baker's Gas FYI I’ve been welding with the pedal for a while now, it did work well for a while but it’s been acting up recently. The arc won’t extinguish when you let the pedal off all the way on mine it’s hit and miss. I think it may be user error on my end or a pedal/welder problem. Thought I’d just update everyone.

[@davidespinoza7349]

Bakers Gas is awesome!!!! They helped me finance a new Bobcat 260 with ease!!!!! My go-to for anything welding from now on!!!!

[@zengarage1]

Great videos, I'm seriously considering buying an ESAB Rogue now. I'm missing some of what you're saying, Maybe a lapel mick would help?

[@BakersGas]

Hey! Let us know what questions you have. They do have some nice rebates going on right now too!

[@elpoison626]

Can the mini arc rouge be ran of a Miller DX 185 generator or do I need a bigger generator????

[@daanvolvo5719]

It is lift tig right? I have An torch with a valve and button from my rebel. But you can lift tig weld without a start button? Just tap and weld with and toch like you have?

[@wimperelly]

Hi is it really lift start of more scratch start? Thx for your answer and good video👌🏻

[@bigdaddysnake7914]

I teach a welding class every Saturday. The first part of class today was unboxing and fully putting one of these 180s fully through each of its functions. It is a true lift arc when used as a tig.

[@jackbarnes1666]

what is the tig torch connected to if your gas line is gone ted to the negative

[@imnotrobot007]

Hello sir do you have a video how to install an outlet for welding machine?

[@BakersGas]

We do not, if you check with your local electrician they should be able to help you out!

[@nealjr5199]

Talk to your local electrician. They might make you a pig tail cord for your dryer if you on a tighter budget or if you have the mony install a 50 amp outlet on a double pole brake.

[@edzupetz7848]

Any recommendations size wise for a generator to run it off of wanting to try some light field work

[@douga9253]

I run mine off a 6000watt, works great.

[@burkefbill]

I'm going to purchase the rouge 180i but I'd like a great tig tourch looking at the eastwood flex head tourch. I see the rouge doesn't have a solenoid will this tourch work.

[@BakersGas]

I would suggest you add our TIG torch bundle. It includes a 17 series CK torch and the needed adapter. (Flex head super nice torch and affordable) Let us know if you have any other questions.

[@BakersGas]

bakersgas.com/products/mini-arc-tig-bundle

[@LovelyDuke1985]

Can you weld 1/2 “ metal ?

[@summerforever6736]

Only 1"

[@METALMUNCHERS77]

Just ordered me one from you guys love this little machine

[@BakersGas]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@rwentz1064]

thank you

[@DwFab]

Where can I get lead extensions for this ? Will a dinse 10/20 work

[@parmorama]

Standard dinse works fine with my mini arc rogue 👍

[@tsl7881]

Dense 50

[@davidespinoza7349]

Is there a way to adapt foot pedal to this machine?

[@tsl7881]

They sell a tig pedal and a hand remote for MMA. The MMA remote is novel, but seems silly since the welder is so small you can set it close.

[@raulxangeles]

How do you enable VRD ?

[@tsl7881]

Says you have to.take.it.to a.repair center so they can set it to that mode by programming that so kind of silly. Then it is always on.

[@Yashiro-nene_dies]

How will it perform on a 110v 15amp breaker?

[@BakersGas]

Great! We were using 110 when we went out on the extension cord.

[@imnotrobot007]

What is the wire size of your extension cord? Thanks

[@BakersGas]

We went about 150 feet it is an industrial /standard extension cord we use in the shop

[@jeffreyengle1262]

@@BakersGas so what gauge is your standard extension gauge cord?

[@tsl7881]

I have never heard of standard industrial extension cord.

[@leebetsuie4099]

Can this machine weld aluminum with the tig???

[@bobanppvc]

No.You need Ac tig for thiner stuff

[@leebetsuie4099]

@@bobanppvc just wondering is all, dc for mild and stainless stel

[@bobanppvc]

@@leebetsuie4099 dc is the best for steel.But aluminium is heat sensitive and only can be welded precisely by ac tig.Can be mig welded too but with minimum tickness about 1.5mm

[@leebetsuie4099]

@@bobanppvc I got the stick set up, looking into getting the tig attachments,

[@bobanppvc]

@@leebetsuie4099 what welder you get?

[@gordjohnson70]

Buy a Fronious machine (the best of the best). Costs more but worth every penny.

[@harleycr51]

Could you use a foot pedal for the Tig mode? Or is it strictly lift Tig.

[@BakersGas]

You can use a foot pedal. We are making another video soon and we will try to show that.

[@harleycr51]

@@BakersGas awesome! I got one of these and always wanted to try to figure out tig. Thank you

[@hellahandy6524]

Can’t hear you

[@jvazquez53]

Noisy! :)

[@Laura-wc5xt]

THE CAMERA MAKES IT SOUND LOUDER THAN IT REALLY IS....

[@lewisteixeira1012]

Noisy but nice machine.

[@Yashiro-nene_dies]

Really nice, but it sounds awfully loud.

[@BakersGas]

Keep in mind we have a mic pretty close so we can hear Andrew. It honestly is not too noisy.

[@scottmcdonald4571]

After selling welders for 27 years,...I have some good advice ...If' you want to learn how and continue your' Tig welding path.. Then don't buy this welder. It doesn't have all the features that a Tig welder wants...And needs to learn how to use. It's too limited...Make sure that the Tig welder that you want" Welds AC & DC...For steel and aluminum..Make sure it has a high frequency unit..(lift arc works but sucks compared to high frequency..And make sure it has a foot pedal...I've sold only 2 Finger controls..and they used them for welding Up high on ladders ,, where foot pedals wouldn't work....

[@tsl7881]

Yes it is very basic . Like most.stick.welders it can tig. The only thing they added was the lift instead of scratch.

[@SaulLopez]

Not a big fan of the case myself

[@marcogarcia4696]

Machine is a noisy one.

[@BakersGas]

It is actually not that noisy keep in mind we have the Microphone turned up so we can hear Andrew talking.

[@scottmcdonald4571]

Another reason' not to buy this welder...If you want to be a Tig welder.. If you were to go get a job....they would have a complete Tig welder with a high frequency start & a Foot Pedal.. And you will need to know how to weld using a pedal and be use to high frequency start . So,' Be ready.. .