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Auto-Darkening Helmets...

Caleb

Caleb

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Location
Riverton
So, my trusty helmet is starting to become not so trusty. Its just a basic Jackson big window flip hood I bought off ebay several years ago. What are your thoughts on auto darkening helmets? What brands have you tried and did you like them? Of the ones I have tried I loved the SpeedGlas helmet, so I have been looking at getting a 9000V...I was just wondering if anyone has anything good or bad to say about their experiences...thanks:D
 
RockMonkey

RockMonkey

Suddenly Enthusiastic
I have the Speedglass 9000x. It's the same as the 9000v, but with a bigger viewing area. I love it. During use I like it better than any other auto-dark I've tried on. Just don't forget to turn it on before you use it. The one Carl has you never have to turn on. With the Speedglass you have to remember to turn it on before you start using it. It turns itself off after like an hour or so. Great mask though.
 
Caleb

Caleb

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Location
Riverton
RockMonkey said:
I have the Speedglass 9000x. It's the same as the 9000v, but with a bigger viewing area. I love it. During use I like it better than any other auto-dark I've tried on. Just don't forget to turn it on before you use it. The one Carl has you never have to turn on. With the Speedglass you have to remember to turn it on before you start using it. It turns itself off after like an hour or so. Great mask though.
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yeah, its supposed to auot turn off after 30 min..so in your opinion is the larger viewing area worth the extra $45? The reason I like a larger viewing area with the flip hoods is so I can find my arc a lot easier (sounds kinda dumb I know but it makes it WAY nicer)...with the auto dark I wasn;t sure if it would be necessary? Whats your thoughts, the only time I have really used auto dark hoods was when the regional miller rep would come to our shop and I would use his hood (his was the SpeedGlas), or if I was at my bro-in-laws and I would use his hood (his was an older Miller one)
 
RockMonkey

RockMonkey

Suddenly Enthusiastic
I think so. If you're already spending 200something on a helmet, it's prolly worth the extra 45 for the bigger viewing area. I really like the extra space.
 
Caleb

Caleb

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Location
Riverton
RockMonkey said:
I think so. If you're already spending 200something on a helmet, it's prolly worth the extra 45 for the bigger viewing area. I really like the extra space.
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I think so too....


(now I just gotta tell my wife I'm getting a new helmet:rofl: )
 
Caleb

Caleb

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Location
Riverton
James K said:
I have the speedglass 9000x and I like it alot. Last I checked they are going for just over 350.00 :eek:

I got mine at NPS for 125.00 :D
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cyberweld has the 9000x for $285 and free shipping and there are a ton on ebay for $260...

thats a good score at NPS...

I'm gonna go talk to Praxair and see if I buy a TIG if they will cut me a better deal:D
 
RockMonkey

RockMonkey

Suddenly Enthusiastic
Looks like mine was $269.00 from Norco 2006 West 1500 South. Only about 4 months ago, so the price prolly hasn't changed much.
 
Caleb

Caleb

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Location
Riverton
RockMonkey said:
Looks like mine was $269.00 from Norco 2006 West 1500 South. Only about 4 months ago, so the price prolly hasn't changed much.
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cool, I'll have to talk to them too and see wat they can do as far as TIGs go too, thats where Shawn went for his plasma and they had a better price on that then anywhere else...
 
Caleb

Caleb

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Location
Riverton
Greg said:
I've been wanting one myself. A friend of mine bought one from EBay, they are pretty cheap!

http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...aEndSort&query=Welding+Helmet,+Auto+Darkening
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be carefull on those cheap ones, my boss bought one and it worked opposite of what it was supposed to, when you went to strike an arc it would get dark, then when you actually struck an arc it would get light...but if you looked at the sun through it, it would work fine...he got his at HF...
 
Greg

Greg

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Location
Grand Junction, CO
supergper said:
be carefull on those cheap ones, my boss bought one and it worked opposite of what it was supposed to, when you went to strike an arc it would get dark, then when you actually struck an arc it would get light...but if you looked at the sun through it, it would work fine...he got his at HF...
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Yeah, you get what you pay for. My friends works great.
 
Caleb

Caleb

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Location
Riverton
muleskinner said:
Mine's a 9002X. Sweet helmets, especially for TIG. My last auto helmet would turn on and off with a low arc when TIG welding sometimes.
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yeah, I used to not care for the auto dark helmets, thats really when I grew to like them...when I was tigging

the 9002X is like the very top of their models isn't it? sweet helmet for sure...
 
Turbobob

Turbobob

Semper Fi
I have been using a Hobart autodarkening hood. Seems to work pretty good. Picked it up mail order, paid about 175.00 for it. Only thing that sucks about it is the viewing area isn't as big as some the higher priced ones. But it works OK for my needs ;)
 
grinch

grinch

inner city redneck
Location
Salt Lake City
I use the cheap o harbor frieght auto dark hood.... I actually like it alot. I have no complaints with it other than mine seems to flash over a little to easey at times.... Im not saying its the best one out there but for the price I have yet to burn my eyes and Ive been using the heck out of it buggying out the rear end of my jeep and installing the fox air shock suspention....
 
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sukaB

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supergper said:
So, my trusty helmet is starting to become not so trusty. Its just a basic Jackson big window flip hood I bought off ebay several years ago. What are your thoughts on auto darkening helmets? What brands have you tried and did you like them? Of the ones I have tried I loved the SpeedGlas helmet, so I have been looking at getting a 9000V...I was just wondering if anyone has anything good or bad to say about their experiences...thanks:D
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We have a speedglass we got for cheap and man does just seeing make a difference..
Thanks Marc...Happy birthday...
Wish we could get my helmet... :rofl: :rofl:
 
EZRhino

EZRhino

KalishnaKitty
Location
Sandy, UT
grinch said:
I use the cheap o harbor frieght auto dark hood.... I actually like it alot. I have no complaints with it other than mine seems to flash over a little to easey at times.... Im not saying its the best one out there but for the price I have yet to burn my eyes and Ive been using the heck out of it buggying out the rear end of my jeep and installing the fox air shock suspention....
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Here here, Grinch. I too have the HF and it works just great. The only bad thing about it is when it is darkened it is just a shade too dark for MIG welding. It seems like it wasn't too dark when using my old stick welder. I like it!

EZ
 
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bobdog

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Sandy
EZRhino said:
Here here, Grinch. I too have the HF and it works just great. The only bad thing about it is when it is darkened it is just a shade too dark for MIG welding. It seems like it wasn't too dark when using my old stick welder. I like it!

EZ
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Short arc can actually be brighter than Stick You should not use a lighter shade.
 
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