Maxstar... problem with auto darkening?

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I have a Miller AC/DC Thunderbolt that I bought new about 14 years ago, and I use a Hawke auto darkening helmet... I am satisfied with both.  I recently bought a used Miller Maxstar 150... the dual voltage and portability really appealed to me, and it seems to work very well.  My problem is that my helmet doesn't seem to darken as quickly with the Maxstar... it is almost as if  I am being flashed, and then it doesn't seem to get as dark as it should.  Is there anything about the Maxstar that would cause this?   Do I need a better helmet?  I don't weld a lot, but I would hate to go back to a constant dark hood.
Reply:have you tried changing the batteries?
Reply:I don't see where the model of machine would have an effect on the operation of the hood.  Light is light.  Are you using alot lower current setting than you normally did with the T-Bolt?  If you have a sensitivity adjustment on your lens, try lowering the setting.   On the shade, you may have an adjustment for that too.  Mine has adjustments for sensitivity, shading and delay time.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
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