Changing batteries in welding helmet

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Three years ago I smashed my good miller helmet while on a job. There was a harbor freight close by so I bought one of their cheapies to get me through the day. That cheapie lasted three years before the batteries died. I took it apart and bought new batteries for it, when I installed the new batteries the viewer goes dark. When I pull one battery out I can see through the viewer. Anyone have any ideas what might be happening?
Reply:not being a dick..I can't believe you got 3 years out of it. our paint and body guy has one from there and I know he has taken it back 3 times and had them replace it within the last year.
Reply:his went dark and stayed dark twice. third time it looked like a lava lamp.
Reply:I think the key with those HF helmets is to keep them in a area with lots of light so the batteries stay charged when not in use. When I wasn't using it I always placed it by a window or light to keep the batteries charged. To be honest, it lasted about the same amount of time as the batteries in my miller helmet. And it cost much much less than the miller. I must of been lucky and got a good one.Last edited by kctgb; 05-03-2016 at 11:14 PM.
Reply:I can see that helping..he keeps his in a cabinet with no light. only light it sees is arc light usuallyBlue stock- shopmaster, a/bp330, maxstar 150stl, maxstar 210, hf251, Tbolt ac/dc, mm 135Red stock-ranger 8, weldanpower 150, idealarc 250 ac/dcEsab plasma, Victor OA set, Air products ac/dc 400 ampIt's me flipped in snow..doughnut fail
Reply:those weld cote helmets are pretty reasonable, we have been discussing some on the thread " best welding helmets"..think it's right below this one.