Unboxing the ESAB Renegade VOLT ES 200i — Battery-Powered Stick & TIG Welder
🚀 Unboxing the ESAB Renegade VOLT ES 200i — Battery-Powered Stick & TIG Welder at JonnySWeld
When the box arrived at the shop, I felt that familiar “what’s next” adrenaline. The Renegade VOLT isn’t just another piece of gear — it’s a game changer for a shop like mine. Whether you're welding in a field, on a repair site, or pulling off a custom metal art build, the portability and capability of this machine caught my attention fast.
🎥 Check out the Unboxing Video
\In the video, I walk through every piece of the kit: the power unit, the detachable battery box, the four DeWalt FLEXVOLT batteries, the charger, the cables. You’ll see the moment I fire it up, test it out, and talk through how it feels in the hand and on the job.
(I embed that here so you can watch the full setup, my first impressions, and how I put it to work.)
🔧 Why the Renegade VOLT Stands Out
Here’s the breakdown of what makes it special — and why I decided to bring it into the JonnySWeld shop.
Cordless freedom & true portability – With four DeWalt FLEXVOLT 12 Ah batteries included, you can run up to ~33 E6013 stick rods on a single charge.
Three operating modes – Battery only, AC mains (120/230 V), or AMP+ Hybrid which combines AC + battery power to avoid breaker trips.
Impressive output – Up to 200 A when on 230 V mains, and around 140–150 A on battery mode depending on conditions.
Compact & rugged build – Lighter than traditional engine drives or large weld cables. The housing is impact-resistant and designed for job site abuse.
User-friendly interface – A bright color screen shows battery status, arc time left, modes, and lets you save memory settings — great for switching between repair jobs and custom builds.
🛠How I’m Using It at JonnySWeld
In my shop, where I do everything from repairs to custom metal art sculptures, the Renegade VOLT is already making a difference.
When I’m on-site for repairs (trailers, mobile jobs, remote fix-ups) the cordless mode gives me independence — no heavy leads, no fuel or noise like engine drives.
For fabrication work (metal art, sculpture pieces) the stability of the arc and quality welds mean I’m not sacrificing performance for portability.
When I demo it in videos or for customers, people see a smaller footprint machine delivering serious results — that builds confidence.
🎯 Key Features I Love
Hot Start & Arc Force – These let me dial in the strike and weld pool behavior, especially helpful when doing tricky electrode work or custom art joints.
Memory Storage – I saved my settings for stick repairs in the field and my favorite settings for art welding so I can jump right in.
Battery Box Detachable – Remove the battery box and you’ve got just the core 22–26 lb unit for super tight spaces. NewEquipment
Hybrid Mode – Using AC + battery helps me avoid nuisance trips in older shop circuits or smaller breaker panels. It’s that kind of smart build that matters.
âś… Final Thoughts
If you’re running a welding setup like mine — one part fabrication, one part repair, one part art — the Renegade VOLT is a strong pick. It’s not just a novelty; it’s a tool built for real work. For JonnySWeld, it’s another piece of gear that lets me push creativity, reliability, and service all at once.
If you’re curious about how this machine would perform for your job, on steel, stainless, or aluminum, I’ve got shots in the video and I’ll be posting test welds soon. Stay tuned.
đź“Ś Want to See It in Action?
Drop a comment, send me a message, or check back on the YouTube channel to see full test welds, metal art builds, and job site footage. At JonnySWeld, we’re always about “seeing it done right.”
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