what setting to set my mask on

[cazl1994]

bought a parweld xr915 in the RW yesterday
what setting should i put it on for arc welding ?
thanks caz.

 

[malcolm]

You'd normally go for 10 or 11 for most DIY arc welding. Depends on the amps, the mask and your eyes. If it seems a bit bright go a bit higher, and if you can't see anything turn it down a little.

 

[biosbill]

Do the controls on welding masks actually change a huge amount then? Either im blind of the Optrel masks ive been using are naff, I seem to just set it on the fastest time to change and either medium or the lightest shade, other wise I find I cant see the weld area very well...

Cheers!

William

 

[malcolm]

Depends on the mask - mine is an esab which uses optrel lenses. I find I'm turning it up about a notch higher than I would expect - I'm on 11 for thin mig work and up to 12 for arc. The shade adjustment does make a difference on mine. The speed control is something different.

 

[cazl1994]

mine is on 11 ATM but when i stop welding and the weld is red hot the mask flikers back an forth do they do that or am is there something else to change?
thanks caz

 

[Robotstar5]

mine is on 11 ATM but when i stop welding and the weld is red hot the mask flikers back an forth do they do that or am is there something else to change?

Have you got a sensitivity or delay control you can turn up?

 

[pedrobedro]

And have you got fluorescent lights, they trigger the sensor as well. The sensitivity sounds like the one to adjust.

 

[cazl1994]

no havent got flourecent lights there is a sensetivity switch and i'll turn it down next time i weld thanks
caz.