Double doggone darn, bad word bad word

[wroughtn_harv]

I have a large plastic tool box that I've had for twenty years now just for carrying my welding hood. It keeps them from getting broken and it keeps them dry. Well, it used to keep them dry.

A couple of weeks ago I used the tool box for a work bench, just to drill a couple of three sixteenths holes in some plate.

I haven't used the hood in a week or so and today when I opened the tool box there was an inch of water sloshing around the bottom. The hood, Miller Digital Elite that I won a couple of years ago, water also sloshing in the lens.

I can't find just the cartridge. LWS suggested leaning on Miller since I am who I am and they gave me the hood for winning a contest. I can't in good conscience do that, part of being who I am.

So if anyone knows where I can get just the cartridge I would appreciate a lead. I have a Jackson top of the line with most of the features of the Elite, but it isn't as good as the Miller and it's always had issues at times. My favorite standby is an old Selstrom but it doesn't have the cut or grind options that I find so handy with the Jackson and the Miller. And, big and, I really don't want to spend $350.00 for a new helmet. I've already got to go find a new tool box to replace the one my favorite dummy ruined.

 

[mjncad]

And did the LWS genius have any suggestions on what you should say to Miller when you lean on them? Or how about the LWS genius being charitable and giving you a new hood for good PR for his business? Somehow I doubt he'd put his money where his mouth is.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

And did the LWS genius have any suggestions on what you should say to Miller when you lean on them? Or how about the LWS genius being charitable and giving you a new hood for good PR for his business? Somehow I doubt he'd put his money where his mouth is.

He is an employee and the LWS is not a Miller distributor, Lincoln. I had never thought of him as a genius but now that you mention it he is close. When I have a welder question he is the first person I ask.

 

[hawkeye08]

Perhaps leaning on them to find out where to get the part you need? I'm thinking when you tell them your story, they might be inclined to help you out. Worse case, they should be able to tell you if the part is available separately or not.... sorry to hear of your problem... I have a favorite dummy that follows me around also sometimes..

 

[Bilko]

Hey Harv, have you thought about sticking it in rice for a couple days to dry it out? My brother has gotten his expensive video camera he uses for hunting wet a couple times and it has worked for him each time.

 

[Tig]

I've used methyl hydrate to flush out and save cell phones and digital cameras. I've also heard of good results with the bag of rice trick.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

Guys the cartridge went into a baggie full of rice this morning first thing. I don't know if it will work but I also heard about that trick. I found the filter for less than $250.00 online this morning. If the rice doesn't work I will order a new one. doggone

 

[kansas john deere]

Just a shot in the dark here wroughtn_harv but by chance did you ask the vendor if the lens has any recalls on it? I know on my hood at work they had a recall on the lens. The best part was they took the whole hood and replaced it with a newer version for me...... Might ask to see.......

 

[Bilko]

Harv make sure you let it sit in there a few days! And please update us when you get your answer.

 

[mjncad]

He is an employee and the LWS is not a Miller distributor, Lincoln. I had never thought of him as a genius but now that you mention it he is close. When I have a welder question he is the first person I ask.

I was being highly sarcastic by referring to the LWS guy as a genius.