The BT Weld ENERGY 180 is a portable, battery-powered DC stick (MMA) welder for welding away from mains power. It delivers up to 180A output and features a lithium battery rated at 740Wh ±5%, a digital LED display and a battery indicator.
Weighing 12kg, the ENERGY 180 supports electrode diameters from 1.6–4.0mm. Its rated duty cycles are 10% at 180A, 20% at 130A and 100% at 60A, measured at 40°C over a 10-minute cycle.
The supplied 240V battery charger has an 8A charging current, with a listed charging time of 100 minutes. The specification sheet states that welding can continue while charging.
The standard package includes the welder, a twist-lock electrode holder with a 4m lead, a 200A earth clamp with a 3m lead, a PFC battery charger and a hard case. The specification sheet lists a three-year warranty.