Keeping your helmet cool?

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Worked on a big job today, outside, no shade in sight.  Although it was only 86 degrees and with a slight breeze, the UV index must have been really high.  I was cooking!I was wondering what you guys do, if anything, to keep the old noggin cool inside the helmet?  I came away with a huge headache from the heat.
Reply:One of those small squirrel cage fans. I always wear a 100% cotton welding cap. Soaks up the sweat and helps cool the noggin. And drink lots of liquid,not beer, Gatorade or something high in electrolites.                               MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Easy on the Gatorade, one or two bottles a day, then water in between.  Even Florida State didn't down the Gatorade after a hot workout, but tempered it with water.Your body needs the water when you are sweating heavily.  It needs electrolytes too, but too much can be as harmful as too little.  A good jug of water, followed by electrolyte fluids, then more water will keep you healthy & out of the hospital.MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:Keep your clothes on, they keep your moisture in. Lots and lots of water, and a light color helmet helps.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:I wear a do rag and wet it when it gets hot, helps with cooling the head.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:I just take the day off.....
Reply:You mean UF ( University Of Florida? )
Reply:Originally Posted by MarkBall2Easy on the Gatorade, one or two bottles a day, then water in between.  Even Florida State didn't down the Gatorade after a hot workout, but tempered it with water.Your body needs the water when you are sweating heavily.  It needs electrolytes too, but too much can be as harmful as too little.  A good jug of water, followed by electrolyte fluids, then more water will keep you healthy & out of the hospital.
Reply:I keep wetting my welding hat and also keep a wet neck scarf on. Amazing how quickly they will dry out. Stay hydrated!!!