Cannot see the weld puddle

[Mr.Chips]

OK, completed my first day of Mig welding, it was OK but a long way from even GOOD, LOL.
I have a auto darkening helmet and I cannot see the weld puddle, even with the darkening set to the lowest setting. I was welding outside in the shade any suggestions? Or is this normal???

I have done a lot of gas welding and seeing is not an issue there with a mask.

Thanks

HH

 

[sprayerDrew]

I had this trouble and it was getting on my wick. My mask was a seale shade 11 so I purchased a new swp auto darkening lid from weldequip so i can turn it down to shade 9. Now i can see!!!

 

[barrygibson]

Get yourself a BIG lamp. It will make things a lot easier for you mate.