Auto-darkening helmets - Opinion
Auto-darkening helmets - Opinion
(OP)
Hello,
I am currently shopping for a variable shade auto-darkening mask.
Do you have an opinion on these masks and modules?
- Optrel: Satellite
- Jackson/EQC: Executive Series (module), Master Series, Professional Series or NexGen
- Speedglass: 9002V or 9002X
Thank you,
Frank
I am currently shopping for a variable shade auto-darkening mask.
Do you have an opinion on these masks and modules?
- Optrel: Satellite
- Jackson/EQC: Executive Series (module), Master Series, Professional Series or NexGen
- Speedglass: 9002V or 9002X
Thank you,
Frank





RE: Auto-darkening helmets - Opinion
I'm quite satisfied with the shade selection on the NexGen, particularly the availability of the 5 shade for OAW and torch / plasma cutting. Pay attention to sensitivity adjustments, i.e. you really have to turn sensitivity all the way up for low amperage (~25 A) GTAW to avoid flash, but just looking at a light bulb will switch to dark when it's up that high. I've had a slight problem with fogging when I'm working in really tight spaces, but it's usually my safety glasses that fog up before the helmet lens.
The only other thing is that I haven't quite dialed in the right tension on the headgear screws (it's relatively new, not even a dozen hrs. yet) to where I can flip it down with a nod, but that should go away with time and use.
RE: Auto-darkening helmets - Opinion
Good luck
Lee
RE: Auto-darkening helmets - Opinion