What shade from code on glass.

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I found this piece of glass and am wondering if you can tell what shade it is by the code at the top. Thanks


Reply:The ANSI Z87 means it meets 2003 specs. A newer better quality lens would be labelled ANSI Z87.1 for 2013 or newer specs. I'll let the more experienced welders on here comment on the remaining numbers, but if it's a fixed shade, my best guess would be a shade 8. That's my best guess... I could be wrong.250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:8 would be my guess, as well. My S.O.P. is to use the darkest shade that still allows me to see the puddle. (Generally #11.)You can always use a lighter shade, but once your eyebones get crispy, lighter shades won't help as much. So I delay lighter shades as long as I can. That's my theory, anyway.Welcome to the forum.
Reply:Yea... I used to keep #13's in the fixed shade thinking it would save my eyes, but these days I run the AD on #10 or #11 for most jobs. Eyes got older anyway.250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:I run my AD on 9 or 10 usually, sometimes nudge to 11. If I'm using an analog lens it's usually a gold 10.IMPEACH BIDEN!NRA LIFE MEMBERUNITWELD 175 AMP 3 IN1 DCMIDSTATES 300 AMP AC MACHINEGOD HELP AMERICA!"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Reply:Awesome. Thanks for the help y'all.
Reply:Light torch work #3Cutting and heavy torch work 5#Most sick welding up to 5/32" rod #10MIG, TIG, and larger sick rod 11 to 12.Note larger MIG and TIG will darker shade see side of box. Most time the box will have data on lens number 😀Dave  

Originally Posted by cdev007

I found this piece of glass and am wondering if you can tell what shade it is by the code at the top. Thanks