Thread: Automatic Welding Helmet

Sounds like the cheapies have come along a bit in the last 10 years.

Originally Posted by Aaron IIA

I bought an automatic welding mask on E-Bay about a month ago. Have since welded over 20kg of rods with it. Has adjustable darkness and grinding mode. There is also a test button to check to see if it will auto darken. It came with a pair of welding gloves, a storage bag, a cap and six spare lense protectors. I am very happy with it. It cost $44.99 buy it now with free postage from Sydney.
Aaron

Any chance of a link to the one you bought Aaron?

Steve

I all so got a ebay cheapie one about a month ago ( Rossi brand) $48.00 inc postage aussie supplier fully adjustable works a treat
Couldnt wait for 3 weeks for a china one to turn up needed asap

The best thing I've done for my welding - period. Although from memory I spent a lot more than most . $350 - 400 . Controls for Tint / Time delay etc. It also has a much larger than normal eye port.

Gary

I got mine from Mitre 10, it's a Ross brand and was on special for $39 about 6 mths ago. Like most people, I can't believe I didn't get one sooner, it works great.

Neale

Originally Posted by steveG

Any chance of a link to the one you bought Aaron?

Steve

I bought
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271279735...ht_5390wt_1160
Aaron

Aaron - how does it work at night?? I have a cheapy that I have had for a few years and it works OK in the day but takes a long time to switch at night time 0 obviously high ambient light makes it work better.

Thanks

Garry

It works well at night. Changing was as expected. When not welding and in clear mode, it is a bit hard to see through, as the clear lense is shade 4. The ambient light was darker than moonlight though. I think all auto darkening helmets are shade 4 when in clear mode.
Aaron