Flakey Auto Hood

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I bought a Hobart hood about two years ago.  It seemed fine but is getting flakey lately.    It's gotten so that it will not always turn off after a weld.  I have plenty of 8' florescent lights in my shop.  Not really THAT bright.  I sometimes need to shade the lens with my hand to force it off.  During a run now it seems to turn off for an instant then come back on.  Needless to say, when it goes clear for a quarter second then dark again I'm blind for a few seconds running a bead.   A little frustrating.   I bought it from Northern tool for $90.  It's at the low end of their line.  Not adjustable.   I place it in the sun occasionally to charge the battery but it still gets confused in the middle of a weld and turns itself off.   Maybe I need a better one?  New battery?   Have any of you guys ever had one that does this?
Reply:Try a new battery first.  Also, make sure your cover lens is clean and nothing is blocking the view of the light sensors or solar cells.  If those 2 dont cure it, it's probly time for a new lens cartridge.  Don't keep welding with it if it's flashing you when it's suppose to be dark.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:It's time for a new one.   JohnSMAW,GMAW,FCAW,GTAW,SAW,PAC/PAW/OFCand Shielding Gases.  There all here. :
Reply:Yes I think so.  There is no replaceable battery.  There is no way to access it without destroying the case.  Shame, it worked so well and I really liked having it.    Everything's gotta crap out sometime.
Reply:Sorry it worked out that way for ya.  I hate it when expensive things are made to be disposable....MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Mine flashed me the other day too, first and only time, not sure what was goin on, may go to the old standard one for a bit, I hate that lol.  Good luck!Have a Jeep Cherokee?  Click Here!