Favorite Auto Darkening hood ?

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Too many to decide, figure I will get a AD HOOD, for arc welding. Its hard to find a hood that;Is ansi z8 7.1 -2010 and CSA z94.3 ratedHas both, rechargeable batteries and solar cellHas low battery indicatorHas test mode to test AD LENS. Has adapter for cheater lensIs less than 1.3 lbsEasy to replace cover lens and inner lensReliable headgear, stays in placeHas grind mode and fixed shade level 5Please advise which hood has all or most of these   Features as well as your own opinion of your favorite AD HOOD and why. Thanks in advance,Raf
Reply:Jackson Boss.
Reply:Miller Classic. Lincoln Viking.VictorPraxairAir LiquideMillerLincoln Electric
Reply:Here's my opinion on AD helmets, after trying quite a few.Miller classic and digital pro-hobby. Not bad helmets.They work, and you can see.Miller digital elite.Nothing special.They work, and you can see.But nothing special.Jackson Nexgen.I used one about 2 years ago for quite a bunch of mig and stick.I can't remember much about it, except that it was heavy and uncomfortable.Clarity was nothing special.Lincoln viking 3350.Nothing special.Jackson Boss.So far I've only used it with stick, but it's impressed me so far.Arc-one 240t 2"x4.25 drop in.Pretty good.JMO,Just cause I like talking about welding helmets. Just a couple welders, big hammers, grinders, and torches.Work will free you.Men in dirty jeans built this country, while men in clean suits have destroyed it. Trump/Carson 2016-2024
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshopHere's my opinion on AD helmets, after trying quite a few.Miller classic and digital pro-hobby. Not bad helmets.They work, and you can see.Miller digital elite.Nothing special.They work, and you can see.But nothing special.Jackson Nexgen.I used one about 2 years ago for quite a bunch of mig and stick.I can't remember much about it, except that it was heavy and uncomfortable.Clarity was nothing special.Lincoln viking 3350.Nothing special.Jackson Boss.So far I've only used it with stick, but it's impressed me so far.Arc-one 240t 2"x4.25 drop in.Pretty good.JMO,Just cause I like talking about welding helmets.
Reply:It doesn't fill all the specs you want but i've got a jackson Baldur BH3 and I absolutely love it.  I came over from a miller elite and the difference is night and day.
Reply:As of today for doing small fab work ...It can't be beathttp://www.ebay.com/itm/371140046410...%3AMEBIDX%3AITBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Miller or Speedglass , viking series IMO is to front heavyGot A Few Welders....
Reply:Originally Posted by AMWIt doesn't fill all the specs you want but i've got a jackson Baldur BH3 and I absolutely love it.  I came over from a miller elite and the difference is night and day.
Reply:Speedglas for me.
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Reply:From an FNGs POV, the Jackson BH-3 I picked up for class works very well. Easy to adjust just right, comfy all day, and the large viewing area and interesting blue AD is pretty cool.  Full disclosure though, it's also the only Helmet I've ever owned and the only AD helmet I've ever worn...  So there's that.