what mask do i use

[deano198]

hi newbie here
can you help can i use any mask to weld with mig and arc i have 3 masks
no1 pic all i can till you that it has on the lens eil50 wp 0196ce
anti spatter lens i can see ok with this one with out arc http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/images/attach/jpg.gif
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/images/attach/jpg.gif
no2 this one is a power graft omega woif shade no11 can not see till arc is on http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3963&stc=1&d=1213279427
pic2.jpg
no 3 this one came with the arc welder all it has on lens is approved BS1542 class3 http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3964&stc=1&d=1213280124
pic3.jpg
here is the welder it is a sealey power arc welder 210 xtd i had it off ebay for £30 pounds last night picked it up to day it WORKS all i need new is all your kind help thanks for looking deano198 http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3965&stc=1&d=1213280795
sealey power welder 210 xtd.jpg

 

[Sanny]

Mask 2 or 3 should dothe job just fine, the goggles are for gas welding/burning and should not be used for arc welding as the do not provide full face protection from the arc rays, plus they are probably only about a shade 5 glass.

Hope that helps

Sandy

 

[deano198]

thank you for your advice on masks