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Hi guys, this is my first post.My auto dimming helmet has had better days, and i was wondering what to look for in a new one.  My old one was a cheapy, i thought i would invest in something better for my next one.  Features i should look for?Thanks Ken
Reply:#1: Comfort and fit..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:check the shade settings, make sure it goes high enough since some welding processes need high shade, like tigif you need to wear a hardhat on the workplace make sure its hardhat compatiblemake sure it covers your WHOLE face so you dont get UV exposureand like my friend above said, comfort and weight are important since u gotta wear it 8-12 hours a dayview screen overall size, some are wider than othershope that helps u
Reply:Everything above mentioned, and lens color preference."SOUTHPAW" A wise person learns from another persons mistakes;A smart person learns from their own mistakes;But, a stupid person.............never learns.
Reply:Originally Posted by papabearEverything above mentioned, and lens color preference.
Reply:4 point sensor... shades 8-13...... sensitivity able to be set to "grind" mode... and tiny.. also make sure you don't have to buy the clear lenses special..if you're not livin on the edge, you're takin up too much room..
Reply:Don't get caught in window size in lue of quality. Go with a magor brand name even if it means you can only afford the model with a slightly smaller window. If you get stuck with a big window helmet with poor optics you'll soon find it's no bargan.Tough as nails and damn near as smart
Reply:a speed glass would be my first choice for a auto hood if i was gonna get one.But one thing to remember is that if your gonna take it to a job with you you will all ways have to baby sit the hood so it doesnt disappear.all so if you drop it the lens might break.allso the hoods dont like to be left in the car in the cold weather i have seen lenses crack from freezing.After the arc has died the weld remains
Reply:I recently bought a Miller Elite helmet with a Vortex clean air delivery system. it is a sealed shield with an air filter that sits at your waist and blows fresh air into your face via a hose connected to the top of the shield.if you can afford it it may be worth a look. being able to breathe clean, smoke free air while welding makes my life at work a lot better.
Reply:Go AD all the way. Like another cat said, don't get caught up in window size. Get the best quality optics you can offord. The other thing in terms of baby sitting it...you just take it home at the end of the day. I have what is commonly refered to in military cirlces as a "go fast bag". Its really just a small black drawstring backpack with a few pockets that I keep spare clear lenses, gloves, my jacket and other odds and ends that I might use or need. There is always the risk of dropping it...but honestly its not that big of a deal. I always have a standard lense for a back up just in case. Its a $300 tool...you would not leave $300 in a bag sitting in the gang box right? So you take it home after your shift.I would HIGHLY recomend the Jackson NEXGEN EQC. It works with a hard hat and has great optics.'Mike
Reply:I have a 3M speedglas 9100. A bit pricey (for me) but it fits my melon head nicely, has good visibility and has the adjustable features I like. 3M does have an "entry level" model speedglass that my LWS sells for $139.00. Smaller window, a few less adjustments etc. Like Tresi and DSW said - comfort & fit. A comfy hood is the difference between suffering and having fun.Just another clown trying to be cool