Duff visor ?

[Superaquarama]

Hi Guys,

I have one of those auto-darkening visors which seems to be ridiculously over-reactive. Once you've struck the arc you can see nothing except the arc, no idea how or where you're welding.

Until now I've always used a 500w floodlight a few inches away and this just about gives enough light but it's still easy to go adrift, but now I've got lots of little jobs to do on a car bodyshell and could do without fiddling with the lamp.

So question is, are all visors this bad, or do I have a dud ? Would mention that adjusting the brightness control makes no perceptible difference.

Thanks.

 

[rtbcomp]

Moved to correct section.

 

[shed or dead]

Hi,

I can only speak for using MIG with my auto helmet (swp brand, £50ish). I'm usually looking from no further than 18inches from the weld pool, more often closer, and can see fine on full darkness setting 13.

I am not a glasses wearer.

When you look at say a flourescent strip light, and the darkening activates, can you see the tube?

Try to find somone local who will let you try their helmet for comparison.

 

[Superaquarama]

Many thanks for the reply. Sounds as though it's a dud then but, as you suggest, it shouldn't be difficult to borrow one to compare.

I'll do the flourescent light check tomorrow.

Cheers,

Anthony