I have decided that I need an auto darkening welding helmet. But I dont know which brands and price is good. Any info would help
Thanks

I bought mine at Grainger - Phantom Part #1N791 for $203.30. It works as advertised and is comfortable to wear. The only real feature I saw dictating price was "screen size". This one is 4 1/2" X 5 1/4". I like it, but I'm a hobbiest so I don't use it a lot.

Once you use one, you will wonder why you didnt buy one years ago, there great. I think that there all basically the same, the only thing that you need to look for are the replacement of the batteries and shield.

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67 Camaro SS Conv.
70 Challenger R/T Conv.

Make sure you get one with the adjustable sensitivity. The first models didn't have that. I had the problem when welding on a car where the sensor got shaded. Started the arc and http://www.camaros.net/forum/eek.gif. With the adjustable models you can control the brightness of light needed to trigger the darkening.

Speedglass makes a good affordable one. About $135 on sale.

I have used ( just have to check the latest "toy" in the shop) the auto darkening and I didn't like it a bit. It is too dark to begin with at about a number four shade, you can't see a dang thing. And I had them NOT darken. I do have a Cherokee Welding helmet (they have a web site) that is chin operated, yes you ooen the shade by opening your mouth! It is a large 4"x6" or so lens and when it is up you have a grinding helmet! It is very easy to get used to, I have sold a bunch of them because every time someone sees me welding they can't believe their eyes. And after they try it they "HAVE" to have one. They are only $89.00 on the web site. I have had mine for about tens years using it every day, without failure. http://www.camaros.net/forum/smile.gif

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Fan of anything that is interesting and moves human beings.
1965 Buick Gran Sport Convertible
1965 Buick Skylark H/T
1948 Chevy PU with 401 Buick

what about all these ones on ebay for 80 buck for astro phneumatic 8050? are they any good?

I wouldn't let an $80.00 Taiwan or What ever helmet protect my two baby blues!

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Fan of anything that is interesting and moves human beings.
1965 Buick Gran Sport Convertible
1965 Buick Skylark H/T
1948 Chevy PU with 401 Buick

[This message has been edited by MARTINSR (edited 04-17-2001).]