[Shop-talk] Welding auto-darkening helmet

[Pat Horne]

I have a 10 year old Hobart helmet that does not have batteries either. 
After sitting for a long time. when I started welding, the window didn't 
darken. I left it sitting facing the sun for a couple hours, after which 
it worked fine. You might want to give that a try.

Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake PJ McGarvey
> My Harbor Freight MIG welder and welding helmet have been on the shelf for a
> few years gathering dust.  I might have an excuse to use both of them soon.  I
> took a peak at the helmet thinking maybe the batteries might need replacing,
> but it doesn't appear to use any.. So it looks like it uses a panel of some
> kind to detect the light from the arc and flips on and darkens the shield.  I
> took a look at it and all seems to be in order.  I remember using it with good
> success before.
>
> So I just want to be safe here, is there anything I can/should do to test this
> out so I know it will work when I spark up the welder?  It didn't seem to
> respond much to normal flashlight light...  My retinas thank you. -PJ
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Pat Horne, Owner, Horne Systems (512) 797-7501 Voice & Text 5026 FM 2001 
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