Auto Darkening Welding Helmets

[JayL]

What do we have locally?

This model I think is the one I saw at Panda today.

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/JacksonADH.jpg

http://www.jacksonsafety.com/linkdetails.cfm?groupid=3023293

There was another model but I didn't have a cam to take pictures. It's cheaper than this Jackson and both are made in China.

[violaine]

hey jay!

i am also a newbie on arc welding and i tried it before with a handheld eye protection and yes its hard to fix my rod near the section to be welded.

can you explain how this auto darkening welding helmets work? (i guess the term is self explanatory but for a newbie..eveything you say will be absorbed to the max!) hehe

Thanks

And did you ask how much?id better get one of those if kaya ng budget..got some steel framing to do when i have time kc.

[grei_archer]

hi. Try these to contact these people:

Liza
[email protected]
772 32 88-89

Joy Cruz
[email protected]
774 1010/ 0928 520 0167


They are local manufacturers of PPE's. I was able to get quote from them regarding special safety equipment such as spill kits and emergency eyewasher/showers. i think they have such products.

[JayL]

hey jay!

i am also a newbie on arc welding and i tried it before with a handheld eye protection and yes its hard to fix my rod near the section to be welded.

can you explain how this auto darkening welding helmets work? (i guess the term is self explanatory but for a newbie..eveything you say will be absorbed to the max!) hehe

Thanks

And did you ask how much?id better get one of those if kaya ng budget..got some steel framing to do when i have time kc.

V. Glad to know you're into welding also. Sometimes you can marry wood and metal too ... :)

I've been looking for the past months for an Auto Darkening Helmet. I even checked those from Hobart and Miller from the US. Haven't actually gotten to order yet but I had a few models in mind already.

However on my last visit to one of the favorite industrial suppliers I came to know that they now have ADH. This changed all my buying equations because here is a local supplier that I have dealt with and somebody that can be trusted ( warranty, spares etc.. ). They sell reliable tools and I'm sure they had taken the time to choose which ADH they will sell.

They have 2 models available. The Jackson I posted above which I believe is 5,500 pesos and another Generic one for 3,500 pesos. ( Best to re check prices again with them as I'm not 100% sure as of now). All Chinese made.

One of the most important aspect to check with ADH is the switching speed of the Lens from light to dark. The Generic one seems to be better at 1/30,000 sec compared to the Jackson.

Both seems to be reasonably well built and I'm currently leaning on the Generic one.

ADH helmets have advantages because one can see the start point of the weld with the hood down even before the arc is started. Some say it even gives a better view of the weld puddle during welding.

Needless to say the right ADH is a good investment for somebody learning how to weld or is already welding.

We hope other members will chime in too about Auto Darkening Helmets.

[JanMike]

I recently saw an ADH worth P2000 and it's their cheapest. Try visiting them at toolec dot com for their displays. i buy my mig consumables there - A1 quality. They have everything with regards to welding just name it - well except gas..:( Been drooling to get my hands on one of their "BEST" ADH if only i have an extra penny more to spare!..maybe sometime lol!!

[john-jo]

Hey. That's welcoming news. THanks!

Can we get extra extra discounts? hehe..:rolleyes:

[JayL]

I recently saw an ADH worth P2000 and it's their cheapest. Try visiting them at toolec dot com for their displays. i buy my mig consumables there - A1 quality. They have everything with regards to welding just name it - well except gas..:( Been drooling to get my hands on one of their "BEST" ADH if only i have an extra penny more to spare!..maybe sometime lol!!


You mean to say the Miller and Victor seller near Eastwood City?

http://toolec.com.ph/

Did you happen to see if they have Miller ADH now? The last time I visited them was months ago already when I had my Victor Oxygen regulator fixed. They had no ADH on display that time.

[fake_silhouette]

its VERY MUCH helpful to beginner welders
you can learn faster with these on

do take note that most of these are battery powered (some solar powered)

compared to ordinary dark glasses that just dims everything, this actually adjust the amount of light that passes through its glass and in a very short amount of time thus before welding you can really set the area and start at once without removing or opening the welding helmet or dark glass
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[gritpaladin]

I found one being sold by Elektro thru Sulit and its P3800 only...are there any more stores selling a cheaper model than what I found?

Thanks

[ossie]

guys, opening new thread to post our beloved Welding Helmet, pls post also the prices and the location of the store for our reference.

[JayL]

This is good. Better to start with Skull.

[ossie]

@jay,
hahaha cant wait to see your Blue Flame ADH :)

[ossie]

ok here we go :) also posted at Welding Newbie Thread

my ADH:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/jersey--/Welding/Welding%20Helmet/1.jpg


ADH specs:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/jersey--/Welding/Welding%20Helmet/2.jpg


adjustable shade:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/jersey--/Welding/Welding%20Helmet/3.jpg

[ossie]

adjustable sensitivity:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/jersey--/Welding/Welding%20Helmet/4.jpg


inside look: 3.86" x 2.17" viewing area. with grinding/welding switch mode, and test button switch.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/jersey--/Welding/Welding%20Helmet/5.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/jersey--/Welding/Welding%20Helmet/6.jpg


conforms with CE and ANSI standards: (daw)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/jersey--/Welding/Welding%20Helmet/8.jpg

[ossie]

with extra shield plastic protection:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/jersey--/Welding/Welding%20Helmet/7.jpg

price: Php4200 at 7th Ave Caloocan City, Republika ng Pilipinas

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/jersey--/Welding/Welding%20Helmet/9.jpg

[JayL]

@jay,
hahaha cant wait to see your Blue Flame ADH :)

Sometimes I feel buyer remorse on the Northern Tool ADH. I should have added 1.7K and got one locally. The performance of your ADH is great when I tested it.

[ossie]

over all, made in china hehehe but we are after on the conveniency when welding, no need to flip the helm and you can choose darkness shades from 9 - 13.

Sometimes I feel buyer remorse on the Northern Tool ADH. I should have added 1.7K and got one locally. The performance of your ADH is great when I tested it.

[JayL]

Carbon Fiber still missing ....

[ryobi]

here is my ADH in the box

http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab296/rtirona/auto%20darkening%20helmet/000_0476.jpg

http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab296/rtirona/auto%20darkening%20helmet/000_0477.jpg


http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab296/rtirona/auto%20darkening%20helmet/000_0493.jpg


http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab296/rtirona/auto%20darkening%20helmet/000_0495.jpg

[ryobi]

http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab296/rtirona/auto%20darkening%20helmet/000_0496.jpg



http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab296/rtirona/auto%20darkening%20helmet/000_0498.jpg


http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab296/rtirona/auto%20darkening%20helmet/000_0501.jpg

ADH cost P 4300.00 at Finline calamba branch

http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab296/rtirona/auto%20darkening%20helmet/000_0508.jpg

[bryant77]

Ganda ng ADH nyo, carbon fiber & graphic finished. Nakakainggit.

My Optech ADH, plain black. I got it for only P3,420. Kinapos na kse ng budget.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w225/bryant77_photo/ADH.jpg
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w225/bryant77_photo/Settings.jpg
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w225/bryant77_photo/LensShadeAdj.jpg
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w225/bryant77_photo/SensitivityADj.jpg

Sarap magwelding unlike using manual welding mask.

[JayL]

Sarap magwelding unlike using manual welding mask.

Bryant speaks the truth. After trying out Ossie's ADH I find it hard to weld with my non ADH anymore. The difference is night and day not only in convenience but in weld puddle visibility. If you're thinking of going into welding then might as well include an ADH on the budget.

Go go go ADH.

[elcheapo]

My DIY chin operated welding helmet. Pang exercise pa ng panga hehe...

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb418/elcheapo1297/IMG_9740.jpg

[jarod]

Hi elcheapo, welcome to PHM.

As much as we want to appreciate your DIY helmet, we would understand it better if you have some internal pics as well.

[elcheapo]

a lot to improve on. but it works...

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb418/elcheapo1297/IMG_9741.jpg

[ossie]

@elcheapo,
first of all, welcome to PHM!
another PBB (pinoy bakal boys) member added on the list hehe

nice helm modification, how to use that? by nodding or just simply move your chin and you are ready to go?

thanks

[elcheapo]

opening your mouth flips up the lens, when you're ready to weld just keep your mouth shut. hehe. Thanks. Got the idea from this vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz150o_r9vU

[ossie]

haha nice one!!!

hope to see you and your helmet in action, you can start a new thread for your WIPS.
hoping to learn from you. Enjoy and work safely.

opening your mouth flips up the lens, when you're ready to weld just keep your mouth shut. lol

[ossie]

@bryant77,
its just differ in the outside appearance, same function and same country the helms were made :D does your SMBO now know that you have a new toy? hehe

one time, when im doing something in the front house, they thought that im using Motorcyle Helm during welding because of the graphics hehe


Ganda ng ADH nyo, carbon fiber & graphic finished. Nakakainggit.

[ossie]

ayyy, meron na palang auto darkening helmet thread hehehe siguro pwede i merge para isa na lang? :)

[jarod]

^Thanks for suggesting, noted and done.

[ossie]

thanks bro.

^Thanks for suggesting, noted and done.

[ossie]

@Ryobi,
yung ADH mo, wala bang talsik talsik yung plastic protection?

[rosy]

Calling doc V and clayfigur,

Post nyo naman pics of your new ADH welding helmets para ma inspire naman kami. Sige na!!!!!!!!!!!

[JayL]

My $50 ADH. it works .... LOL

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/1-21.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/2-18.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/3-13.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t347/jzltraco/Pinoy%20Handyman/4-9.jpg

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200311850_200311850

[bryant77]

@jayL

Mukhang mapapasabak sa laban yan ADH, just waiting for the MIG Welding M/C.

[JayL]

@jayL

Mukhang mapapasabak sa laban yan ADH, just waiting for the MIG Welding M/C.

Break in ko na agad ito sa Stick at the first sign of opportunity to weld. :)