Do you use different helps for each type of welding?

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Do you have different helmets that you use for different types of welding? Reason I ask is because my miller hood is awesome, I love it, no questions and I have used it for tig for a long time. Few months ago I picked up the hobart MIG and used it, I noticed that the lens cover gets dirty a lot quicker, so I just continue to keep cleaning it off. This past week I started welding one of the boxes and noticed that it was really dark. I turn the shade down to 8 and it was still really dark. Almost like I'm using a cheap0 helmet.I'm wondering if it's from the MIG, or what it is? I may end up installing a light over my bench to help, but that is just a band-aid fix.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:I use the same hood for everything. Unless it won't fit, then I use a sock hood. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:For stick I use a Miller Performance Series Auto Dark, usually on shade 11 no matter what.For MIG I use a Jackson HSL 100 Fixed Shade 10, has an amber tinted lens, helps viewing where to stop the weld a TON!Miller Performance AD Helmet - Camo Edition Soon to have: Jackson HSL 100 - Forest Digi CamoMiller Thunderbolt AC/DC((Currently at welding school))
Reply:I "think" that I have 6 helmets at the moment.#11 gold lens in my old Jackson for Tig Alum in shop.#10 gold lens in my other old Jackson for Tig steel in shop another #11 gold lens in my really old fat Jackson for welding with a respirator.#10 gold lens in my new Jackson for MIG & stick on the road.and the cheapest auto helmet I could find for tacking, & welding up on ladders & staging.  & punting when pissed..& a really crappy huntsmen for the guests..Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.