My old speedglas seems to have finally popped it's cloggs so, in the next month or so, I'll be after a new mask. Now, I've nothing against conventional masks, infact due to the fact I can put an 8 filter in there, I prefer it sometimes.
The auto helmet had the advantage that my garage roof is quite low and I sometimes almost scalp myself walking about with the mask up.
But, some things I didn't like about the speedglas; 1 it turned it's self off after a shortish period, 2, if the shroud covered the arc, the mask would flicker which I found really annoying, 3, if one of the sensors got obstructed, it wouldn't work, 4, I often found the 9 setting too dark for low amps, even indoors with no reflections.
Now, I only weld for fun, I have enough experience to weld without the luxury of an auto mask but would still like one for the times you wish you had 3 hands. I want a mask that doesn't cost too much (£40-£80ish), useable at low amps and will last. I don't need external adjusters, I'm left handed (torch hand) and they are always on the left.
Would anyone have a choice between battery or solar? How long do the solar ones last?
In that price range, I'm not expecting too much but hope i can find a half decent mask. Oh and spares have to be available. (clear lenses)
Anyone with recomendations?
Or shall I stick to a fixed lens that will last me forever?
The auto helmet had the advantage that my garage roof is quite low and I sometimes almost scalp myself walking about with the mask up.
But, some things I didn't like about the speedglas; 1 it turned it's self off after a shortish period, 2, if the shroud covered the arc, the mask would flicker which I found really annoying, 3, if one of the sensors got obstructed, it wouldn't work, 4, I often found the 9 setting too dark for low amps, even indoors with no reflections.
Now, I only weld for fun, I have enough experience to weld without the luxury of an auto mask but would still like one for the times you wish you had 3 hands. I want a mask that doesn't cost too much (£40-£80ish), useable at low amps and will last. I don't need external adjusters, I'm left handed (torch hand) and they are always on the left.
Would anyone have a choice between battery or solar? How long do the solar ones last?
In that price range, I'm not expecting too much but hope i can find a half decent mask. Oh and spares have to be available. (clear lenses)
Anyone with recomendations?
Or shall I stick to a fixed lens that will last me forever?