Neiko Solar Powered Auto Darkening MIG/TIG Welding Helmet - ANSI Approved

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Product Description

Product Description

This professional welding helmet features an auto-darkening extra large 6" X 6" front view. The shield lens darkens instantly when welding begins and clears when wielding stops. Switch easily between shades from 9 to 13 with 1/10000 second reaction time. The internal rechargeable lithium battery is rechargeable by the solar cell. Two-way adjustable headband ensures a comfortable fit. The helmet meets ANSI Z87.1 standards.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 10 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000HZNWHQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,063 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars welding helmet musings, March 9, 2008

By	Keith B. Gibson (San Fernando Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I didn't expect much from a helmet priced under $ 100.00 but boy, was I in for a rude awakening. The helmet is lightweight, has a huge viewing area, and no more searching for my weld start. I have been using "Bessie", (my old flip helmet) for years. No more blind mice missing my starts. I was stoked and my roommate, who owns a muffler shop couldn't believe I got it so cheap when he tried it. The thing that sold me on this one over the others was the larger viewing area it offers. I am pleased, and I would definately buy again. Thanks

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Welding newbie: Price/performance ratio seems right to me, April 25, 2008

By	G. D. Golden (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Just began welding, and at the advice of many, decided to buy an auto-darkening helmet. Indeed, it makes a big difference in accuracy when striking an arc and starting welds, and really is convenient. Decided on this one in part due to existing reviews, since I have no experience to judge by. After having used it a few times, I'm pleased with it. Headband is comfortable, easy to adjust. The sensitivity and darkening controls seem to work as advertised. Not extremely robust construction, but not bad either. With a little care, seems like it should last a while in hobbyist/home use.

One thing to watch out for: The lens/sensor assembly is held in with a plastic bezel, which snaps out for replacement. When I received mine and opened the box, the bezel was partly jarred loose. If I hadn't noticed this and reseated it, the lens/sensor might have fallen out, in which case I wouldn't be giving it 4 stars. :)

All things considered, I feel the price/performance ratio is reasonable, and would recommend it to other hobbyist-type users based on what I've seen so far.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this helmet, June 16, 2009

By	Matthew Parker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a novice welder and used the flip down helmet for the first 2 weeks of learning to weld. I decided to bite the bullet and buy an auto darkening helmet. I was surprised to find that they had gone drastically down in price since they first came out. I can not compare this to other auto darkening helmets as I have never used any other but I don't see how they could be that much better. The size adjustment locks in place good. It darkens when I strike a weld. What more could you ask for? To anyone that still uses the old flip down mask I would highly recommend switching. It is like night and day and my learning curve was a lot easier with this helmet.