welding helmets

[Hemiway]

Hey guys, For the experianced welders out there. I have been tossing around the idea of getting one of these type of welding helmet because i often weld Galv amongst other meterials. problems are.
1, I do hydrogen atomic welding, which to those who don't know it, think T.I.G. on exteme steroid abuse and i don't know how the mask would work under there conditions.
The second problem is these welds can take up to 45 minutes each and i want to know how long the visior and air pump would last under this sort of use.
Any info would be helpful.

Hemiway

 

[ParkwayDrv]

Might not be suitable for where he works. It sure as hell wouldn't last 5 minutes where I work.

What sort of work is that?

Hey guys, For the experianced welders out there. I have been tossing around the idea of getting one of these type of welding helmet because i often weld Galv amongst other meterials. problems are.
1, I do hydrogen atomic welding, which to those who don't know it, think T.I.G. on exteme steroid abuse and i don't know how the mask would work under there conditions.
The second problem is these welds can take up to 45 minutes each and i want to know how long the visior and air pump would last under this sort of use.
Any info would be helpful.

Hemiway

It should be fine depending on how hot the helmet will get itself with 30 minute welds.

 

[BookMe]

What sort of work is that?

Not in a workshop.

 

[sicvp]

Have you ever used one? It keeps fumes out from alley, zinc and flux cored like they're nothing, even when you're grinding, all you smell is fresh air, best thing I've brought for my trade hands down.

Arc weld gal all day fabricating and repairing platforms for offshore personally think it's a bit over the top

 

[tim005]

All these helmets put the ones we get at tradeschool to shame.....

 

[V6Q]

ive got a lincon electric one, only a cheap one, ive been using it for 18months and never had any problems, if it starts playing up ill just buy a new one, gets used a regularly im a aprentice welder
Powercraft Electronic Welding Helmet (Lincoln) | eBay

 

[HoldenOn]

I just close my eyes and blind weld, yeah dont anyone do that, I'll probably go blind in a few years. Should probably go invest in a helmet....

 

[maginoodle]

i ended up getting a wia one. It is quite good and a lot better than any helmet i have used before. I had a look around in Dubbo at all the shops before picking it. I could have got a better one but i only use it in my own shed at home so i dont need a top of the range helmet. I ended up getting it for $99 on sale before the end of financial year. It is the same as Welding Helmet Blue WIA- Brand New - Auto Darkening, Solar Assist. Lots features | eBay


Cheers Shane