Is there something wrong with my welding helmet?

[k0ua]

Perhaps someone forgot to remove that protective film?

Could it be that simple?:shocked:

 

[Scooby074]

^its happened.

Something ain't right with that Speedglass.

 

[MH8675309]

I have an old tiger hood I used years ago in the shop. No batteries and still works fine but you have to give a nod when you go to weld.

 

[OutbackL130]

When I dismantled the helmet for a closer look there was no difference in the discoloration with or without the cover plates and there is no protective film. I contacted 3m about the problem yesterday and their repair rep is supposed to call back.

 

[Markcuda]

My Digital Elite has been flawless for the 2 years I have had it, I bought it new.
And it gets used pretty good, I use 44 pounds of.045-LA-90 wire every other day.

 

[k0ua]

When I dismantled the helmet for a closer look there was no difference in the discoloration with or without the cover plates and there is no protective film. I contacted 3m about the problem yesterday and their repair rep is supposed to call back.

okay well that answers that. I guess technically it's broken now

 

[OutbackL130]

I have been using my miller elite for two years and love it. I put the miller coolband on it which makes welding in hot weather more comfortable and the best part for me is it eliminated the fogging safety glasses issues I was having here on humid georgia nights. The only reason I went with the speedglas is for adflo. I wanted a PAPR helmet.

If there is indeed something wrong with my new speedglas I hope the seller will take it back. They advertised it as in good working condition and I paid top $$.

 

[Scooby074]

How old is the helmet? Whats 3M's warranty?

Hope you didnt get stuck with a POS. Wonder if the original owner knew about the lens and thats why he flogged it off. Thats the one thing that scares me about a used electonic device. Was this an eBay purchase?

 

[Markcuda]

Just weld with it and see how it does.

 

[stuckmotor]

Outback,
I just realized this is the fancy new filtered air helmet that you recently purchased. How's the air quality so far?
Stuck