Newbie from UK

[Rust Warrior]

He is young guys. He will learn.

Bearing in mind now, I had this area inspected my a professional welder before I took this venture on. I meant what I said.

 

[Jackimus]

My auto darkening face helmet seems to go from light to dark even without the batteries in it.

The solar panel can power the mask by itself, as long as it's receiving enough energy. The battery supports it and provides power when it can't.

 

[Jackimus]

Oh and welcome of course!

 

[Rust Warrior]

Oh and welcome of course!

It's good to know they put a back-up, belts and braces system in to it.

 

[Rust Warrior]

Oh and welcome of course!

I wasn't actually aware it had a solar panel, I assumed it was battery power only.

 

[Bouledogue]

Welcome, @Rust Warrior . It sounds like you have a great project. I'm new here myself. They seem a really knowledgeable and helpful bunch of guys. You'll like it.

Well done on the PPE, by the way. I often weld in shorts and crocs, which ain't smart...

 

[Rust Warrior]

Welcome, @Rust Warrior . It sounds like you have a great project. I'm new here myself. They seem a really knowledgeable and helpful bunch of guys. You'll like it.

Well done on the PPE, by the way. I often weld in shorts and crocs, which ain't smart...

I'm absolutely going fully OTT with the safety side. After a few hours welding, I'll take all the kit off and there won't be a single burn or any eye problems which can give the impression you've been wearing far more than you needed to and, "it wasn't that bad". The thing is, you only have to get one piece of molten metal or something like hit yours skin, or dust in the eyes, or a bad chest from the smoke, and then all of sudden you'll be cursing yourself for not wearing that extra gear. I'd rather be hot and uncomfortable from all the gear, than spend days or weeks nursing an injury.

 

[minimutly]

I'm absolutely going fully OTT with the safety side. After a few hours welding, I'll take all the kit off and there won't be a single burn or any eye problems which can give the impression you've been wearing far more than you needed to and, "it wasn't that bad". The thing is, you only have to get one piece of molten metal or something like hit yours skin, or dust in the eyes, or a bad chest from the smoke, and then all of sudden you'll be cursing yourself for not wearing that extra gear. I'd rather be hot and uncomfortable from all the gear, than spend days or weeks nursing an injury.

You remember that, when your head is stuck under a wheel arch, and there isn't room for you in all your gear - it's hard sometimes, but thems the challenges.

 

[Rust Warrior]

You remember that, when your head is stuck under a wheel arch, and there isn't room for you in all your gear - it's hard sometimes, but thems the challenges.

I'll make room.