Best welding Helmet ?

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OK, Money is no object.What is universally considered to be the best Auto welding helmet on the market today ?
Reply:Nothing is universally considered.  Its all personally preference.  Speedglas and the Jackson NexGen seem to come up routinely as cream of the crop, with the new Miller Elites not far behind.  Optrel is often thrown into the mix as well.
Reply:Just buy the most expensive one you can find.
Reply:if money really is no object then you can get a Speedglas 9100XX from cyberweld.com for $419 or a 9002X with Flex View and Side windows for $475.But there is no set best welding helmet, what fits joes head but not fit pauls comfortably. What might be just the right weight for simon is too heavy for jack. The only way to really find out is to go to your welding supply shop and try them on. See what you like and dont like and go from there.
Reply:Ive found the Speedglas to be great.  I own 2 -  1 for small jobs and tacking with small view and the other with the Adflo system which keeps fumes out of your face and blows nice cool air while you weld.Price for Speedglas in Australia is about $600 for a low end small view and up to $2000 with the Adflo system.Hope this helps
Reply:Originally Posted by LarryOIve found the Speedglas to be great.  I own 2 -  1 for small jobs and tacking with small view and the other with the Adflo system which keeps fumes out of your face and blows nice cool air while you weld.Price for Speedglas in Australia is about $600 for a low end small view and up to $2000 with the Adflo system.Hope this helps
Reply:I've been using the next gen for about three years great hood .
Reply:I've got a Miller Digital Elite series and I love it.  I've had two other auto hoods and this is by far the best one I've owned.Local 597 PipefittersCertified stick and tig pipe welderLincoln Ranger 305g - for saleMiller 185 migMiller Digital Elite
Reply:I like the Optrel.
Reply:Originally Posted by schwinn68I've got a Miller Digital Elite series and I love it.  I've had two other auto hoods and this is by far the best one I've owned.
Reply:I'm 100% Jackson EQC.      I can buy whatever hood I salivate over, regardless of price, but I see no reason to have anything other than the Jackson EQC's I have been using for the last 5 years or so.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:My pick is the Jackson EQC. Although I havnt used a Miller Elite, Ive heard those are very nice as well.Shake and Bake
Reply:I have been reading all kinds of post from here to a month os sundays andI had to balance inexperience, wallet, eye safety and ease of use. I have only read good reviews fro the Northern Tools line of Auto darkening helmets. There is the TECMEN solar powered $50 unit that has 478 out of 480 positive reviews (5 out of 5), which boasts 1/ 25,000sec and giant viewing area. The next bump up is the TECMEN solar assisted/battery unit with 1/25,000 sec response, variable shade 9-13, delay, low battery indicator, manual on /auto off, giant window. Th only this is I can't find any mention of magnifier lenses for this thing. It is made by TECMEN electronics in china and made the helmet exclusively for northern tools. I paid 144$ total, with tax and shipping.http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...2922_200342922Hope this helps someone.....
Reply:The EQC will fall into the price range you were thinking and will do a fine job.  Or you can get a non adjustable AD Speed glass for that.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:Man I've tried quite a few auto lids here lately in my quest for the one with the best clarity and coloration.  I've used Speedglas 9002x, Miller Elite, Miller Digital Elite, Jackson Boss, and a cheapy no name.  The best one by far (to me) was the Jackson Boss.  It not only hard the largest viewing area but the clearest optics and best coloration.  The next would probably be the Speedglas with the Miller Elite following very close behind.  The thing I don't care for on the Speedglas and Miller helmets is the fact that they have a nasty greenish yellow tint to the welding arc.  The Jackson however is similar to a gold fixed shade that has nice vibrant colors to differentiate the weld pool from the metal.  The cheapy was junk.  I would not buy it period.What I decided to do is order the Miller fixed shade hood (MP-10) and a Jackson Nexgen EQC lens to drop in.  I also ordered a second Miller to drop a trusty gold lens in.  I believe I'll have the best of both worlds with the nice Miller headgear and the clarity of the Jackson lens.  Good luck in your decision!
Reply:I wouldn't mind putting one of my Jackson lenses in a Miller hood, if I didn't have to buy Miller's special curved cover lenses.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Yup I have a Jackson Boss in a Miller shell now... My biggest complaint is the curved "Special" cover lenses. I also have a SpeedGlas 9002x and v. I find myself reaching for the Boss most of the time.
Reply:It depends on where you're using it too. As far as construction I started out using a nice fancy miller elite, great hood but add a hardhat and it gets to be to big and bulky its hard to get into places. Now I use an old school Fibre Metal with an auto lense I put on myself. I guess if I were to ever work in a fab shop or something like that I would go back to the Miller elite but for now my $40 Fibre metal does just fine.
Reply:I use a Miller Elite at work, and i have just a harbor frieght $42 dollar auto dark helmet at home, and after using the elite for 8 hours, sometimes I wish i had my harbor freight helmet.  It probably wont last anywhere near as long, but it weighs about a third of the Miller helmet, so it has its advantages.  If money was no object though, i would definitely go for the Miller Elite.My Babies:MillerMatic 185Thermal Arc 300SHobart StickMate AC/DC 235/160Dalex Werke Spot WelderOh and the wife and kids are important too!
Reply:Miller Elite is what I have, inherited it from my father when he passed on. I was curious as to how it compared with others. So far it seems that what I have is a good one, without the need on my behalf to experiment with others. Still, I had no idea my old man had such expensive tastes. I thought it was only worth around a hundred bucks or so ?
Reply:Can anyone comment on the plastic in the Miller Elite?  I realize it's not a football helmet,but it seems kind of flimsy.  Does it hold up over the years?
Reply:Originally Posted by JohnDaManMan I've tried quite a few auto lids here lately in my quest for the one with the best clarity and coloration.  I've used Speedglas 9002x, Miller Elite, Miller Digital Elite, Jackson Boss, and a cheapy no name.  The best one by far (to me) was the Jackson Boss.  It not only hard the largest viewing area but the clearest optics and best coloration.  The next would probably be the Speedglas with the Miller Elite following very close behind.  The thing I don't care for on the Speedglas and Miller helmets is the fact that they have a nasty greenish yellow tint to the welding arc.  The Jackson however is similar to a gold fixed shade that has nice vibrant colors to differentiate the weld pool from the metal.  The cheapy was junk.  I would not buy it period.What I decided to do is order the Miller fixed shade hood (MP-10) and a Jackson Nexgen EQC lens to drop in.  I also ordered a second Miller to drop a trusty gold lens in.  I believe I'll have the best of both worlds with the nice Miller headgear and the clarity of the Jackson lens.  Good luck in your decision!
Reply:I hate them all but you got to wear one of them.Tough as nails and damn near as smart
Reply:W0030: Viewing area:98 40mm Light stateIN.3 or 4 Dark stateIN.9-13 Switching time(s):1/25000 Delay time(s):0...Sheet Metal
Reply:Best Overall Helmet is the Arc One Vision Series.  Headgear is comfortable,durable and the hood is very lightweight.Originally Posted by robotfist`Thanks for posting!   THIS IS EXACTLY the information I have been searching for.  It is amazing to me what little data is readily available on welding helmets out on the web.  There are hardly any reviews and even the websites for the biggest brand names omit pertinent information (such as lens speeds).  Why does Speedglas, Miller, and Jackson/Boss not openly divulge the lens speeds to their most expensive helmets when the cheapo helmets all readily advertise whether or not they're 1/25,000 or 1/10,000 of a second?  It's such an important thing to know. After all, it is your EYES you're dealing with.The most important thing to me aside from eye protection is coloration.  I once used a shade 10 passive helmet that had the best coloration of any lens I've ever used. It was like watching the weld without a shade!  But when I moved onto an autodark helmet, I found that everything just looked green and that it was harder to see the weld pool among other things.   I have been looking for quite some time for a great autodark welding helmet that can resolve COLORS.  Thanks to your post, I will check out the Boss/Jackson.For me, the most important issues in a helmet are:1. Eye SafetyLens response time, amount of arc sensors?2. Coloration and opticsHow clear is the lens and can you see any colors?3. HeadgearIs it comfortable and is it replaceable?  All head gear breaks, if it's not replaceable the helmet is useless.4. Lens SizeA larger lens is better for when one must weld in a compromised position.5. Helmet ShapeIf you do any overhead welding and the helmet itself has grooves or lips in the plastic (usually for appearance) or a plastic shelf below the lens such as the Harbor Freight helmets, they can all catch spatter that will eventually burn through the helmet and ruin it.  A helmet should be aerodynamic.
Reply:Holy old post batmanBut I do like my Arcone 540v in my Jackson shadow
Reply:This is my first helmet. Cheap $60 Ebay helmet. Auto darkening adjustable sensitivity and darkness.
Reply:Had Miller elite's, pipeliners, Jackson and Now I own two Speedglass Hoods. A Speedglas 9002x and a speed glass 100 with graphics...every person has their own preferences so its like asking what kind of shoes are the best. I have been welding professionally for quite awhile and traveled the U.S. watching a puddle form and building piping systems, power plants, and construction heavy equipment. Now I weld ships for the Navy for about 10 hrs. a day and I prefer the Speedglas 9002x. Its light, durable, great viewing area, but most of all comfortable!! Good luck man!!
Reply:Originally Posted by v4lalJust buy the most expensive one you can find.
Reply:i like my jackson nexgen.millermatic 35      acdc thunderboltesab 2522 oxweld w-17 torchesesab plasma cutterspeedway fluxcoreold bug gas welderROLL TIDE
Reply:I moved up from a HF $50 helmet to a Jackson EQC I bought new on Ebay for $220. Works great for me.MillerMatic 212, Lincoln Precision TIG 225, Hypertherm 45XP
Reply:I love my Jackson sugar scoop. If I throw it down and it breaks, it only costs  $45.00. Been under the hood for 20+ years. I have never spent as much money for a helmet then I can drink in a night!Classic 1D 200SAE 30086 SA 200Hyperthem 45Jancy Mag Force O/A Victor-GossCable's remote2-12" Mathey Dearman bevelersLN 25Miller Auto Set 211Wendy's Pancake/Jackson PipelinerNew Holland LS 180Great story man....tell it again!
Reply:All you need to buy is a jackson or a fiber metal pipeliner hood and you will be set thats all i use i do refinary work so we have to cut half of the hood off anyways no need for a fancy hood.Lincoln 225 RangerSa200            01 dodge  3500 welding rig
Reply:You need to buy the Proton 9562-4 super shield gold magic 3. 1/1000000003 speed. The cover shields replace themselves. Best hood on the market. Otherwise your welds will suck. Got mine on eBay for 13.00HammerFile Big Hammer------------------------------Here, let me Google that for you...
Reply:Originally Posted by BuildItBiggerBest Overall Helmet is the Arc One Vision Series.  Headgear is comfortable,durable and the hood is very lightweight.
Reply:NexGen is the bees knees.(Home)Miller Maxstar 152 (sold)MM211/spool gunLincoln AC 225C(Work)Dynasty 350Powcon 300STLincoln SP-175TWeldlodgic AWS150sWeldlodgic AWS300Custom Resistance seam weldersCambridge Vacuum EB weldersI smell something burning.
Reply:The Miller Elite is nice....has a great view. Jackson is sooo much more comfortable.  Miller is merely as back up now. Im in need of a new helmet. .Jackson it is
Reply:if i was looking for a welding shield i would go to the lws and try them all on. what's good for me might su@k for you.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:I just got a 3M L-905 off ebay based on the recommendation of a friend.  Has the Speedglas 9100xx lens fitted.
Reply:Just plain old fixed shade lid. As reliable as an anvil and will never flash you. Best lid on the market period.
Reply:if money is no object I would say a speedglas 9100fx with 9100xx lens
Reply:it is even on sale !    http://store.cyberweld.com/3msp91wehe91.html
Reply:Drink a Miller, weld and drive a Lincoln, use a Harbor Freight 40.00 shield or a pancake shield?
Reply:well I really like my Lincoln 3350, the large view is nice!!!!, 4 sensors, plenty of adjustments and is lighter than the harbor freight which it replace, they aren't bad either for me, love grind modes for plasma
Reply:Originally Posted by LarryOIve found the Speedglas to be great.  I own 2 -  1 for small jobs and tacking with small view and the other with the Adflo system which keeps fumes out of your face and blows nice cool air while you weld.Price for Speedglas in Australia is about $600 for a low end small view and up to $2000 with the Adflo system.Hope this helps
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTJust plain old fixed shade lid. As reliable as an anvil and will never flash you. Best lid on the market period.
Reply:Originally Posted by LECOThat is so true,i love my miller mp-10,fifty bucks delivered and its light !!!!!
Reply:The best one is the one that makes you money. Sent from my SGH-M919 using TapatalkLong after the price is forgotten, the quality will remain.Both of my Poppy's 1954 Short Hoods -Third generation to weld with it and teaching a fourthSA 2## - Bought and sold more than I can remember or care to list, 8 in the shop right now
Reply:In my world there is only one hood made.Fibermetal Pipeliner with an ArcOne auto lens.....doesn't get any better in my eyes.I've had/have Miller digital Elites, Optrel's, Speedglass and a bunch of others....and ALWAYS go back to the Fibermetal Pipeliner hood..