Hell, clear polycarbonate safety glasses block 99% of UV light.
Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 23, 2022 9:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet Yes, it is adjustable. If I understand correctly, the lens block UV regardless of setting, which is the dangerous light. So it's safe to dial the darkness back until you can see adequately? Allan On Mon, Aug 22, 2022, at 14:51, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Most are somewhat adjustable. Look for a knob or switch that will change > the degree of darkness. > > Randy > > > On 22/08/2022 2:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> I have an inexpensive auto-darkening welding helmet. Pretty sure I got it at >> Harbor Freight. >> >> It works OK but when it darkens all I can see is the point of light that is >> the arc. I can't see a "puddle" or really even what I am welding. >> >> Is this normal or would a better helmet not get so dark but still offer >> adequate eye protection? >> >> Or does welding in the sunlight or bright lighting help? I'm welding in my >> garage which is not brightly lit. >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
