Which auto welding helmet??

[danpwll]

any ideas for a decent welding helmet for stick welding ???

 

[steveR]

Still happy with my Lidl offering 3 years later!

 

[Pistonbroke]

Brace yourself, there'll be a load of people saying speed glass etc that possibly are the best for every day welders but are ££££. I have a gys with the big screen which is a big advantage I think. Rtech look a good buy

 

[Bomber101]

Sentinel A60 Air. Very good helmet but not cheap.

 

[Bury the Trash]

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Brace yourself, there'll be a load of people saying speed glass etc that possibly are the best for every day welders but are ££££. I have a gys with the big screen which is a big advantage I think. Rtech look a good buy

i always made do with cheap ones neede to get another for car welding /finer work ,and eyesite has failed a bit laterly, so back in their spring summer offers i got one from them this one

R-Tech SpeedMaster™ PRO HD - True Colour Welding Mask

Speedmaster HD PRO Pro True Colour welding mask system offering excellent optics, available for fast and free UK delivery.

www.r-techwelding.co.uk

i like it comfortable to wear good to see out of but i now keep indoors in the warm when not using.

 

[Steve welder]

I've used and abused an esab savage and it's still going strong

 

[David.]

Paying a bit more gets you a decent field of vision.
I have a Parweld one, and it's pretty good, and not much dearer than some of the real rubbish out there.

 

[tinsheet]

Speedglas, what price your eyes!!

 

[cheggars]

One with 5 plus sensors, less and you will catch some flash when welding something awkward.

 

[milkloss]

Esab savage here as well. Not mega bucks but lovely and clear, replaceable battery too.
Get some spare glass when you buy and have some spares.

 

[stroller]

Anyone got an air fed one or do you wear a mask or not bother?

 

[milkloss]

Anyone got an air fed one or do you wear a mask or not bother?

I would if was doing more welding. Tend to stay away from Galv, paint etc and try and not weld in a confined area.

 

[clbarclay]

Unless you have really good ventilation system pulling all the welding gasses away from you, then I would recommend an air fed helmet.

I was feeling very shitty after a bit of welding one day and annoyed enough to say sod the cost. I now have an esab A40 air and am very pleased with it. The visibility while welding was also a noticeable improvement over the cheap auto helmets I had been using.