Anyone recommend a dirt cheap auto helmet?

[johnj]

Hi all,
As title really, looking for a cheap auto darkening helmet for occasional use and that will last a couple years at that level usage.
There seems to be loads on that Internet auction site mostly from overseas but I know some will be reasonable quality and others will fall apart as soon as I open the box,.
so hoping someone might know a good seller to buy from.
many thanks,
Johnj

 

[normspanners]

I bought a sif fxadf913 off e bay for £24 or so someone on here sent a link and it has been excellent but cant see them now.

 

[Tom Orrow L]

SIF Lite or Parweld WH-1 should do the trick mate, no more than £40/£30 respectively.

 

[dobbslc]

I've got a Parweld one for about £40 that seems OK.

 

[Bill Edwards]

I have a Futuris one and for the price was very pleased with it, it's perfectly well made.

 

[johnj]

Thanks guys,
I'll have a look at the models suggested.
Cheers, Johnj

 

[Swift&Bold]

I'm looking also and these caught my eye:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151635765674?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
big 100x52mm view, all the CE and BS marks but has non replaceable batteries.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161729003819?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
100x41mm view, again permanent batteries.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221856865727?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
97x42mm view

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361156849252?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=630665965167&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
44x99mm view (bigger than others in the price range) and replaceable batteries.

 

[Kent]

Parweld

 

[T0rnado69]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361156849252?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=630665965167&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
44x99mm view (bigger than others in the price range) and replaceable batteries.

anyone got one of these....... what they like ??
quite a few designs to choose from.
im needing a new one as mine keeps slipping off due to the headband.

 

[Swift&Bold]

Yep I've got one in red.

Post #25
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/looking-to-buy-a-new-mask.63542/page-2

 

[T0rnado69]

cheers SIP,
after reading some posts, i think it might be best to get one with 4 sensors.

 

[cocker]

I had one in blue . It flickered alot when tigging .
Used it for mma fora bit then it went too dark so I gave it to someone with younger eyes .

 

[Swift&Bold]

cheers SIP,
after reading some posts, i think it might be best to get one with 4 sensors.

In hindsight I probably would, especially if you're using it for welding stuff on the car.

 

[optima21]

I got one of these for TIG welding at low currents (currently set at 7.5 shade for 20 amps), seems to work well enough once the sensitivity is set up. it can go from shade 5 to 13, has a large viewing area, 4 sensors and a replaceable battery. They can also take cheater lenses if necessary.

not the cheapest available but they are £38

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390623669933

 

[MattH]

Another thumbs up for the Sif Lite.

 

[T0rnado69]

In hindsight I probably would, especially if you're using it for welding stuff on the car.

i do do stuff on car's, not so much as when i was younger lol
but still do stuff on car's and also learning TIG, so want to buy once.
and not have to give it away and buy another lol.
cheers for your reply and advice.

 

[Swift&Bold]

I found that that 2 sensors get obscured when I'm working in the wheel arches which would be less likely with the 4, other than that, for MIG bench work I would have no hesitation in recommending that mask.

 

[T0rnado69]

yes i think for bench work for MIG and TIG it would be a good mask.
though i could use the old mask for under car's
its the foam around the headband at the front.
keeps sliding off once it gets warmed up.
the sticky has had it.