Posted by admin on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
I used a Jackson at my previous job, for years, and it performed flawlessly. It was adjustable for sensitivity, delay, and sheild level. I would not use a helmet that did not have those features, since they all came in handy many times.
Since I've started my own metal studio, I needed to buy my own helment, and I chose the Miller Elite...but it was by no means cheap. I would say that the $150 Jackson is the way to go if you're on a budget. When you consider what your helmet does, this is one place where you DO NOT want to skimp and go the cheapest route.
Also consider what type of welding you'll be doing and make sure you helmet will "auto darken" within that amp range. And, some helmets are fixed at a 10 shade...but if you're going to be doing some heavy work, you'll need a 11 or 12.
Variables like this matter very much. I would avoid any "no name" imports when it comes to safety gear that guards your vision. And try to get a helmet with a fast switching speed. The good ones (like the Jackson) can darken in 1/20,000th of a second or faster.
Good Luck.
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