Automatic Welding Helmet

**101RRS** · 30th July 2014, 03:34 PM

Was done many years ago - sort of worked - sort of didn't. Didn't work with infra red flash but I guess they could be modified.

**lewy** · 7th August 2014, 01:21 PM

don't know about this
,I will not buy a cheap motorbike helmet to protect my head,why a cheap welding helmet to protect my eyes.

Tombie · 7th August 2014, 02:12 PM

Just to be safe I always wear UV safety glasses under the helmet.

If the arc strikes and it doesnt darken you are in big trouble otherwise!

Tombie · 7th August 2014, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

I have been interested in seeing if the material and technology in these could be adapted to a number plate shield and if it would darken enough and quickly enough to prevent those revenue cameras getting a shot.

Do you only speed after dark?

**loanrangie** · 12th August 2014, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by lewy

don't know about this
,I will not buy a cheap motorbike helmet to protect my head,why a cheap welding helmet to protect my eyes.

Its not rocket science, it either darkens or it doesnt. If it doesnt, take your finger off the trigger and take it back.

**Aaron IIA** · 12th August 2014, 04:32 PM

Mine has a test button to check to see if it is going to work. Otherwise, check to see if the sun will darken it.
Aaron

**rangieman** · 12th August 2014, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by lewy

don't know about this
,I will not buy a cheap motorbike helmet to protect my head,why a cheap welding helmet to protect my eyes.

Think about this

So if you buy a motor bike helmet that is made to Australian safety standards for $50 or one that is made to Australian safety standards for $ 700.00

Will the $700.00 jobby save your life any more of course not

it will tho have some better features

i Have no problem buying anything that is made to our safety requirements at any price .
Hell when i buy a m/bike helmet i dont look at price i make sure it is to ADR and OUR safety standards then the fit comfort . The high end stuff ($$$)will have less wind noise and some bells and whistles

**LandyAndy** · 12th August 2014, 09:37 PM

I got a message thru Ebay saying customs returned my welding helmet and did I still want it or a refund.
Told them I still want it.
Andrew

**lewy** · 13th August 2014, 06:10 AM

Some good points made about the aussie standards.And if it has the sticker on it one would presume\hope that it is safe for use.On googling the only thing i found to be wary of is the time the helmet takes to go from clear to dark varies between helmets,Don't think it will make a difference to the very casual welder[me]but perhaps something to consider if welding constantly.

Miller - Selecting the Right Welding Helmet For You
Lens reaction time indicates how quickly the lens will switch from its natural light state (usually shade #3 or #4) to the darkened shade when welding begins. The quicker a welder' s eyes are shaded from the high-intensity light, the better. Entry-level lenses are often rated at 1/3,600 of a second, while industrial or professional grade helmets can be rated as high as 1/20,000 of a second. The more arcs you start in a day, the more you'll appreciate the quicker speed. If you spend all day welding with a lens rated at 1/3,600, the cumulative effect of the increased exposure to the arc light may lead to eye fatigue at the end of the day. With faster switching speeds, these effects are reduced.

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