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SHOP EQUIPMENT
Tool Review
ESAB Rogue ET 200iP Pro
Reviewed by Michael Robinson, technician/
welder at MAS in Lansing, Michigan
Q. How did the tool function as far as
saving you time?
A. The welder is very quick to setup
and saves previous setup settings to
get you back to welding quickly. It's
also a dual-voltage machine, meaning
no matter where you go you can complete
the job, saving time not looking
for a certain plug-in to connect to.
Q. How has using this tool impacted
your shop's profitability?
A. The tool's time savings on setup and
ease of portability allow you to go out
in the field quickly and have no worries
about running back and forth for
other equipment. It saves many labor
hours of wasted time.
Q. How was its packaging? Did it
come with any accessories?
A. It came well packaged and with just
about everything
you need
to start welding. It
came with a very nice
flexible TIG torch and
some tungsten and cups to get
you started. You will need a bottle of
Argon, but the welder does come with
a nice regulator and hose for the gas so
one less thing to worry about buying
separately. The TIG torch has the
controls on it, so the foot control is not
necessary to start welding. I do prefer a
foot control typically for TIG welding,
though. Best part is that any accessory
you may want is easy to find, although
you won't need many as this is a wellequipped
bundle.
As far as the stick welding goes, it
came with a nice stinger that is really
hard to beat for an included accessory.
Honestly, some of the nicest
Portacool Jetstream 250
Evaporative Cooler
Reviewed by Brian Culotta, shop foreman and master
technician at Dave's Auto Care in Willoughby, Ohio
Q: How did the equipment function
as far as saving you time?
A: In the summer months, our shop
was using multiple, less effective,
conventional fans. We were able to
replace all of those with this one single
cooling unit.
Q: How has using this product impacted
your shop's profitability?
A: Heat exhaustion is real in the
summer months working in the repair
industry. Shop temperatures can rise
dramatically with poor air circulation
and when having one or more
vehicles running in the shop simultaneously.
Engine bay temperatures can
create a very uncomfortable working
environment. Keeping our technicians
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cool is imperative
to maintain their
efficiency and accuracy. A
comfortable workspace also improves
shop morale. I know I can get cranky
when I'm overheated.
Q: What kind of setup was involved
before using the product?
A: Setup was simple and requires minimal
instruction to operate. To maintain
the unit's internal water level, we
added a continuous water supply. This
provided minimal user interaction for
optimal operation. Turn it on and go.
Q: What features did you like?
A: Staying cool! The unit holds 55
gallons of water which helps keep the
accessories I have ever
seen are included with
this welder. All the
accessories are rated
to the maximum
output of this
welder at 200A.
It also came with
the 120V/230V
power adaptor which
is a nice addition to have
when 230V may not be
available.
Q. What features did you like?
A. The adjustments and its digital
easy-to-read display were among my
favorites. One thing that really puts this
above other similar units is its compact
size. It'svery easy to transport. It also
has a quality fan for keeping it cool. I
have never tripped the over-temp safety
on the unit thanks to the fan. When you
weld with this machine, you can tell it's
a quality machine. Arc is very stable.
High frequency start is also a huge benefit,
and it offers live TIG start.
To read the full review, visit
FleetMaintenance.com/21259626.
unit portable and full throughout
the workday. The variable fan
speed is nice as well to adapt for
varying cooling needs.
Q: Is there any way you could
think to improve or add to this
equipment?
A: When the fan speed is on high,
the product is noisier than I'd like.
When the fan speed is set to medium,
the fan will slow down when
additional electronic devices are used
in the shop; it is sensitive to voltage
fluctuations. If the fan is on high, there
are no noticeable fluctuations with fan
speed with additional electrical loads.
Q: Have you used a previous version
of this tool? How does this tool compare
to other tools you've used like it?
A: This is my first time using a
Portacool product. It provides much
cooler ambient air than a standard
shop fan. We run the unit the entire
day to help cool our technicians.
To read the full review, visit
FleetMaintenance.com/21259624.
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