Self dimming welding mask

[Andrew TinsleyParticipant @andrewtinsley63637]

I don’t have much idea as to what is good , bad or indifferent. I would like a self dimming helmet as I am getting a little fed up with fixed attenuation glass. I would prefer a replaceable battery powered unit, as I don’t use my electric welding gear on a regular basis. Main use is for arc, mig and tig welding. Tried an el cheapo unit from Aldi and it wasn’t a great deal of use, internal, non replaceable battery failed quickly and the dimming was non uniform across the visor.

As to cost, well super expensive is out, thinking of a little north of £50 should give a reasonable unit for my needs, or am I being over optimistic? Any suggestions from practical users?

Andrew.

[Bill PhinnParticipant @billphinn90025]

I’ve been pleased with my R-Tech Auto Darkening Speedmaster XXL True Colour Welding Helmet. It’s the same price today as five years ago when I bought it.

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

There was one in Lidl a couple of weeks ago…….

[David Millar 3Participant @davidmillar3]

I have a half memory of an auto darkening welding mask, with a rechargeable battery, that would charge via a solar cell on the mask. Exposure to sunlight would get it going, then the UV from the welding would charge the battery. Are they a real thing, or have I imagined it?

The battery in my auto mask is usually dead when I go to use it, so a rechargeable one would be handy.

[David Millar 3]

On David Millar 3 Said:

I have a half memory of an auto darkening welding mask, with a rechargeable battery, that would charge via a solar cell on the mask. Exposure to sunlight would get it going, then the UV from the welding would charge the battery. Are they a real thing, or have I imagined it?

The battery in my auto mask is usually dead when I go to use it, so a rechargeable one would be handy.

They are a real thing, mine’s like that – a Parweld XR938H. I forget how much it was, but not seriously expensive; it works well.

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