Yes thanks for thatYou can't on the Crystal, it uses 2x CR2032 batteries. The Panoramaxx range are all rechargeable. Hopefully that will stop you searching for the USB port
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Jim Davey
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Im assuming everyone knows by now that the Panoramaxx is now available with the Crystal 2.0 lenses right?
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Finally got to use the helmet today and it’s great. The isofit grips your head securely without feeling tight, not once did I feel it move.
First time welding in the garage with it and despite plenty of lighting in there I’ve always had to use an LED light to illuminate what I’m working on. Not today it was clear as a bell before and during welding only using the auto setting. You kind of forget you’re wearing the helmet until you pick the grinder up to use and it darkens. Then you remember you have a button on the side to activate the grind function. You no longer swap helmet for face mask instead you just keep going.
It was hot and sweaty in the garage but zero fogging. The headgear pads got wet with sweat but can be washed.
It’s a great helmet, in both the Panaromaxx shape and field of vision and the Crystal Lens Technology making it easy on the eyes. Expensive but worth it for myself as a hobby welder. As a professional welder you’ll love it.
First time welding in the garage with it and despite plenty of lighting in there I’ve always had to use an LED light to illuminate what I’m working on. Not today it was clear as a bell before and during welding only using the auto setting. You kind of forget you’re wearing the helmet until you pick the grinder up to use and it darkens. Then you remember you have a button on the side to activate the grind function. You no longer swap helmet for face mask instead you just keep going.
It was hot and sweaty in the garage but zero fogging. The headgear pads got wet with sweat but can be washed.
It’s a great helmet, in both the Panaromaxx shape and field of vision and the Crystal Lens Technology making it easy on the eyes. Expensive but worth it for myself as a hobby welder. As a professional welder you’ll love it.
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Sorry about the thread necrophilia guys but I just need to vent. My Panoramaxx with Crystal 2.0 lens went back to the distributor two weeks ago as it failed to react anymore. So far I have heard nothing from Optrel and despite the distributor (who have been very patient) contacting Optrel on several occassions - Nothing. There was a thread on here by an American member who said he had been left with a broken Optrel helmet and no warranty or support and I dismissed this, after my experience with Optrel (twice now) I can believe him, Paying for a premium product and receiving Chinese ebay seller levels of support is just not on. I am very sorry now I sold my ESAB Sentinel and I would never recommend an Optrel Product again.
I am just thankful I bought an ESAB E40 as a backup or I would be stuffed.
Christ that sucks @northwest
How old was the lid?
When my speedglass 9100xx broke (with a month of them released circa 2008) it was back to distribution agent, new replacement lens and back to me within a week!
Hence always being partial to big name brands but seem like optrel are failing on the customer service front.
How old was the lid?
When my speedglass 9100xx broke (with a month of them released circa 2008) it was back to distribution agent, new replacement lens and back to me within a week!
Hence always being partial to big name brands but seem like optrel are failing on the customer service front.
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Well, it is just a year old, but after speaking with Andreas at Optrel and then again to the distributor it turns out Optrel were unaware of any issue and suddenly the lid is being repaired today! I really hate having to go past the distributor/importer but if that's what it takes, then that's what it is!
That's just shocking though. (Family friendly language used)
Just bad service from whoever held up this process.
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I am not amused and as it is a distributor I go past occasionally I have bought all sorts of bits n bobs from them. They have lost a customer that's for sure. Ten out of ten to Optrel though the chap there gave me his personal email address in case of any future issues. I had a bit of a head start though getting through as I speak the language
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I absolutely love the Panoramaxx and the CLT is a step beyond but this is really crappy service. AND may I add, not from Optrel.
