Auto-Helm AH88BK Pro Series Auto Darkening Welding Helmet Black
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Manufacturer: Auto-HelmTools and Hardware Reviews of Auto-Helm AH88BK Pro Series Auto Darkening Welding Helmet Black
Customer Review: Not bad, you may want better.
Summary: 3 Stars
I am writing this review after i have been TIG welding for about 2 months in a class at the community college. This helmet works well overall although i would not say it a "Pro Series". Its light weight and has useful adjustment settings for an affordable price. It has darkness settings from 9-13 give you a good range of lenses. It also has a grinding setting and speed of darking setting. I love the ability to drop the mask down over my face and still see the metal I'm about to work with. Being able to get both hands in place or adjust the metal with the mask down is a huge win. Compared to a few other helmets i tried in the class it does seem to have a larger viewing area then most. However I found that the having the adjustment on the outside if the helmet make them easy changed when you take it off and set it down. So double checking your settings before you put it back on is a must. I'm in a evening class and have found that light sensors are easily triggered by the over head light in the class room the later in the evening it gets. This causes premature darkening of the lens. I've tried to adjust the sensitivity to correct this only to have it not darken at all when i would strike an arc. This adjustment balancing act has been a pain. Have been told and read some reviews saying the larger name brand(and more expensive mask) do a much better job with the light sensitivity. I would recommend this for beginner welders, or a backup mask but know you need to save your money for a better helmet if your going to do a lot of welding or make this your trade.
Description of Auto-Helm AH88BK Pro Series Auto Darkening Welding Helmet Black
Auto-Helm AH88 Series Helmets powers up by solar power, and reacts automatically when you weld in a 1/10000 second time frame. This helmet is very easy to use, you can adjust the shades that you need to use, protect your eyes, and will last for many years before replacing the solar battery. They weigh barely 1lb, so you will forget that its even on you. The wide viewing window lens is 90 x 40mm so you can see everything that you want to weld. You can use this helmet for welding with MIG, TIG, or ARC welders. Auto-Helm Helmet Darkens the Instant You Start Welding. It Adjusts from a Variable Dark Shade #9 to #13, & clears to a Light shade #4. Auto-darkening lens never needs batteries and charges with exposure to welding or sunlight (solar powered). Extra wide viewing area for better performance (extra lens available). Padded ratcheting headgear with sweatband and light weight composite body reduces user fatigue. Exceeds ANSI Z87 Standards and Protects user from UV & IR Radiation. Darkens in 1/10,000 of a second and best of all, it has a shade adjustment control inside the helmet where it won't accidentally get knocked out of adjustment, which means no surprises. Color is Black.Tools and Hardware
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