>>> AUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMET ??<<<

BearKiller · Dec 11, 2009

Please share your experiences with this or similar welding helmets :

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=91214

I have never used an automatic helmet and am not sure that I trust them.

Please enlighten me.

Thank you.

Jeepnford · Dec 11, 2009

I don't have that one but do have a Miller auto helmet and like it. I'm not a pro however,I'm not sure the people who weld 8 hrs. a day are fond of them. I think the delay in darkening after a full day can bother the eyes a bit.

Kubota-guy1911 · Dec 11, 2009

I use one made by Selstrom...not sure about that spelling. I think I bought it at Graingers. I think it's great and could never go back to a standard hood.

kj

California · Dec 11, 2009

I had one and it worked properly. But I found with bifocals, I couldn't look downward and watch what I was doing.

I then bought their large-window helmet. That one isn't as good, sometimes it doesn't charge up sufficiently (solar charger) and it has flashed me a couple of times. I see that larger one is now no longer in their stores, mailorder only.

emmy71 · Dec 11, 2009

I have a Hobart hood and am pleased with it. Never had it fail to darken. The Harbor Freight helmet seems to have some good specs. I test mine with a lighter or anything that makes a spark when it has been setting a while.

Terry

dex3361 · Dec 11, 2009

BearKiller said:
Please share your experiences with this or similar welding helmets :

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=91214

I have never used an automatic helmet and am not sure that I trust them.

Please enlighten me.

Thank you.

I have that helmet and I spent 8 hours welding with it the other day and I love it. I am going to get one for my son to use as well. They were on sale the other day for I think $39. It has a few shade settings and I had no issues with it. So I would recommend it..

DRL · Dec 11, 2009

I have had that helmet for a couple of years and it has worked fine. Never has flashed me. I'll never go back.

DRL

Low Bucket · Dec 11, 2009

I tried one of the HF helmets when they first came out.- It made my eyes burn every time I used it, but I did a lot of welding.

Our welders at work use "Jackson helmets" and they are great!- Their also made in the USA.- I've been using one for 4-years now and haven't had a problem with my eyes.

The helmets will cost you $$$$.- But my eyes are worth it!

Jackson Welding Helmets