Cheap Wedling Helmet or Scam?

California · Jan 15, 2023

newbury said:
This was back in 2016, and I didn't see where anyone actually got the helmet.

It's still on there, now $49.

https://www.amazon.com/Flexzion-Darkening-Selectable-Protection-Adjustable/dp/B019W7PH86

The reviews run from Satisfactory to Cheap.

PILOON · Jan 16, 2023

I use one of those cheap helmets.
I have my DIY test procedure that seems to work OK.
I call it "flick of my BIC" whereby my helmet should react instantly at the scratch of a flint.

old and tired · Jan 16, 2023

California said:
It's still on there, now $49.

Plain black is $40

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWAEYV8

5030 · Jan 16, 2023

With me, if it's not a Jackson, it's not. I don't care about cost, I only have one set of peepers.

AndyMA · Jan 16, 2023

I only want the best to protect my eyes.

5030 · Jan 20, 2023

having endured one arc flash (by my own stupidity), switching speed will always be the most important aspect of any hood and what I look at when looking at a hood. Usually, the faster the speed, the more they cost. Switching speed, then viewing area then hood coverage. A cheap hood won't have a fast speed.

PILOON · Jan 20, 2023

5030 said:
having endured one arc flash (by my own stupidity), switching speed will always be the most important aspect of any hood and what I look at when looking at a hood. Usually, the faster the speed, the more they cost. Switching speed, then viewing area then hood coverage. A cheap hood won't have a fast speed.

My test for speed is as simple as a 'flick of my bick' i.e. the spark of a lighter flint, and I have done a fair bit of welding.

5030 · Jan 20, 2023

Works as well but if you buy a quality hood like a Jackson, the switching speed will be listed in the specs. You get what you pay for. Only takes one arc flash and you'll regret buying cheap for a long time.

old and tired · Jan 20, 2023

5030 said:
...Only takes one arc flash and you'll regret buying cheap for a long time.

Do you know that every shield uses a Passive UV/IR filter; ensures no harmful lights can bypass. UV/IR never gets through any shield. The shading only blocks the bright lights.

Also, it's fine that you buy whatever you want...

5030 · Jan 20, 2023

old and tired said:
Do you know that every shield uses a Passive UV/IR filter; ensures no harmful lights can bypass. UV/IR never gets through any shield. The shading only blocks the bright lights.

Also, it's fine that you buy whatever you want...

I did not but I'll take your word on it. Sure about the cheap Chinses hoods too?