10 years ago I took a welding class and bought a new Weldcote helmet. It has 4 flash sensors and replaceable sheilds for the glass. Was touted as a good "bang for the buck" unit. I liked it in my class, but now, years later its not so good. I use once maybe twice a year and all I can see is the arc, nothing else. Adjusted what i can but cant weld what i cant see!
Ideas?
I think they deteriorate. I've bought one every five years or so, and use them weekly, I guess. Not quite daily.
In reply to Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter) :
Does your shop have as much light? Have you tried aiming a shop light at the weld area? The newer helmets offer a lot better view of the rest of the weld area.
Yeah I put as much light on as I can. Guess I need more. Also on the bench you can get your face closer vs. Arms length when its on a car.
Is there anyway to test an older one ?
californiamilleghia said:Is there anyway to test an older one ?
If you go to use it and it doesn't dim, it's bad.
Sounds almost too easy, I know 
You may be able to test this without welding, though. Flashing lights are sometimes enough to set them off.
I used mine for the first time in 3 years to view the eclipse. It still worked fine.
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