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Bigfella:
I did some welding on the weekend, actually not that much. But a couple of days later and my eyes are a bit sore. I have done a lot more welding in the past and had no issues, so bit of a strange one.
Anyway I am using a cheap auto dimming mask I picked up from Bunnings a few years back and I figure that may be the problem. I was thinking of buying a new one of better quality and was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. I could just walk into BOC and let them sell me the most expensive one they have. But I would rather get some feedback from guys that are in the trade or even just do a fair bit of welding. I think I will be needing my sight for a bit longer.

Thanks
Matty O

luvemfast:
I'm convinced that I have done some damage to my eyes from the crappy auto dimming one's too.
So my advice is this.

You've only got one set of eyes. Don't penny pinch in ths area, buy a good welding mask!

MaygZ:
It is important to have the right helmet.

Some dim MUCH faster than others - obviously the faster the better - I am led to believe that 1/250000th of a second is enough

Then there are different degree of dim  :o  for different welding - from memory Mig is 9-13 ???  Arc is completely different as is Oxy and Tig
(Tig might be the same as Mig - I can't remember)

I agree completely with Simon - only one set of eyes so look after them.

Also welding puts out gamma radiation as well as the UV a + b, so long sleeves to protect from skin cancer.  I know "I've been welding for ages without long sleeves and I don't have cancer" but like lots of these things it takes a while to build up.

People don't have a smoke and wake up with cancer, they don't breath in some asbestos and wake up with cancer, macular degeneration doesn't happen straight away.

Take care of yourself.

Bigfella:

--- Quote from: luvemfast on May 31, 2011, 01:15:45 PM ---I'm convinced that I have done some damage to my eyes from the crappy auto dimming one's too.
So my advice is this.

You've only got one set of eyes. Don't penny pinch in ths area, buy a good welding mask!

--- End quote ---

Yep I couldn't agree more. I originally bought the cheap mask when I was using my welder once a year. But now I want a good one and just want some advice as of what to buy.

handsandwhich:
Then I would recommend the miller elite series, that or a speedglas one.
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/welding_protection/head_face/helmets/elite/

I have been using a miller one for a few years now and it has performed well.
Minimum of 4 sensors and a large viewing area are the main things I look for.
Also, the weight could be an issue as well if you plan on doing a lot of welding.

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