Arc activated welding headshields

[Burnerman]

Brilliant though these things are, my own helmet is adjustable between DIN 9 and DIN 13.
However, I find this still rather dim for normal MIG and Arc welder use.
Has anyone any owner comments about these things?
John

 

[Norcon]

There more for fitter/welders in a workshop environment or manufacturing facility.
I have two lying in a heap in the corner as they went faulty. I just use a cheap handheld shield on site. On site it would end up either stolen or trampled on in any case.
Speedglas make the best afaik.

 

[Burnerman]

Maybe they aren't all that they are cracked up to be.....I'll start by putting new plain lenses in first!
John

 

[RF Lighting]

I've got a speedglas helmet, and it's revolutionised my welding. It really is well worth the money.

I'm not sure how dark it goes, but I can have a look if you like. I know it's adjustable for speed, darkness and trigger brightness.

I use mine with a 120A arc welder.

 

[Burnerman]

Mine's a Welders Wharehouse Speed Shield, and its adustable for arc (9 to 13 DIN), response speed and ambient light changeover.
Its a fab bit of kit, and just a bit too dark when using around 90 amps with the stick welder.
If I could sort that, it would be truly brilliant.
John

 

[RF Lighting]

Mine ranges from 9 - 13 for darkness but doesn't say what the scale refers to. I guess it will be the same as yours though.

I don't think I could ever go back to an old style welding mask now I've got used to my speedglas one.