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Welding Helmets, Good equipment for a weekend warrior. |
PlantMan |
Dec 14 2015, 02:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
Ladies and Gents,
Need recommendations on good helmets. This is something I will be using on the weekend when working on the car and other projects, not for everyday use. I am sure my kids will be using it too so offer up any suggestions on equipment you would require your kids to wear. I have a cheap helmet which would probably be fine for quick tasks but want to insure the safety of others too. Much appreciated. Kevin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
Bartlett 914 |
Dec 18 2015, 07:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I use a nice Lincolin one and I am very happy with it.
I also purchased 2 helmets from Harbor Freight. I tried one and it flashed me so bad I felt it was not usable. This is why I purchased the Lincoln. I later tried the other HF helmet and it worked fine. So if you do get a cheap HF one and it doesn't work, take it back. The difference between the 2 was huge. Don't leave the helmet in the dark. The solar cells keep the internal batteries charged. I keep mine in the front office where it stays clean and there is plenty of light. |
Andyrew |
Dec 18 2015, 08:09 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I use a nice Lincolin one and I am very happy with it. I also purchased 2 helmets from Harbor Freight. I tried one and it flashed me so bad I felt it was not usable. This is why I purchased the Lincoln. I later tried the other HF helmet and it worked fine. So if you do get a cheap HF one and it doesn't work, take it back. The difference between the 2 was huge. Don't leave the helmet in the dark. The solar cells keep the internal batteries charged. I keep mine in the front office where it stays clean and there is plenty of light. Good point, i have honestly had my HF helmet for 7 years. The ONLY time I get flashed is when the sensor is covered up from being in odd positions. My dad has a HF helmet as well and it works just as well. The viewing area is plenty large and the visibility is plenty good. Again, I prefer it to my ProStar $200 helmet. The biggest issue I have with the HF helmet is the plastic headstrap, it constantly falls apart, but it only takes a little to put back together. |
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