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This has been the complaint I've heard from many over the years, and why most in the trades don't use one. Flash burn is no joke! I experienced it once and will do anything to prevent it.
Oh look, fireflies..seriously, it sucks when it doesn't darken fast enough.
the major problem I've been encountering with my autodark lately is with overhead welding in tight spots. if I get good and twisted up enough, sometimes something will be blocking the sensor on my hood. and FLASH
I think I'll be ditching the auto dark pretty soon here.
Another reason why I love my miller elite. It has 4 sensors on each corner. I've yet to be in a situation where it hasn't worked. The higher end speedglas' have the same configuration as well.
If you do get flash burn with a AD hood, there is more than likely a crack somewhere in the glass. The only light the hood is letting in is in the visible spectrum. (I honestly can't speak for the cheaper HF hoods however)
I have a nice Jackson that's a few years old. not even sure which model. I'll have the guy at the local welding supply give it a good once over, but I think if there was a crack in the glass I would get flash burn all the time, not just in over head situations no?
We have any Pipe Fitters Union Around ? Reason im asking is i know many from Michigan SE. Some of the Best in the World .I noticed some nice welds on here .Good Stuff
[QUOTE=Michigander;2967564]We have any Pipe Fitters Union Around ? Reason im asking is i know many from Michigan SE. Some of the Best in the World .I noticed some nice welds on here .Good Stuff
Another reason why I love my miller elite. It has 4 sensors on each corner. I've yet to be in a situation where it hasn't worked. The higher end speedglas' have the same configuration as well.
If you do get flash burn with a AD hood, there is more than likely a crack somewhere in the glass. The only light the hood is letting in is in the visible spectrum. (I honestly can't speak for the cheaper HF hoods however)
The auto hood I use for work is a higher end speedglas and it has 4 sensors as well. I have welded in some crazy spots and have never had a problem. I will say though, I was using a Jackson hood that had only one sensor and it would get blocked all the damn time.
Anyone use a thermal arc 3-in-1 or a firepower 3-in-1? Just picked one up, and I absolutely love it! Haven't used the tig or stick yet but as a mig welder it is pretty nice. Broke it in doing some exhaust work and a section of floor panel. Now I have to find some sort of project to make! Thinking about pulling the rear bench and turning the under seat storage into something a bit bigger with a tire mount on top for the spare...
11-04-2014, 03:35 PM
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