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| | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 | Does a Solar Powered Auto Darkening Helmet have to be used outdoors? Am I reading too much into the word "solar". Will indoor incandescent / flourescent lighting keep it charged?
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 | I think it will be fine if they use Darkness Emitting Diodes (DEDs). | | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 169 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 169 | If it doesn't have a backup battery I wouldn't buy it. I have a Hobart solar helmet that ONLY works when it has been set out in the bright sun for and hour or two.
I just bought a Miller Elite to replace it. If you don't believe me I'll sell you the Hobart for CHEAP! Heck! I'll GIVE it to you for shipping cost!!!!
Paul | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 60 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 60 | I didnt think the sun ever came out in seattle.... | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | bought a cheap battery powered one from harbor freight. works ok. change battery every 4 months for 50 cents | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Baldy,
I have done a search on your DED's...where can I get some for a project I am contemplating that requires total darkness?
Stuart. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 45 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 45 | Originally posted by Paul Wisner:
If it doesn't have a backup battery I wouldn't buy it. I have a Hobart solar helmet that ONLY works when it has been set out in the bright sun for and hour or two.
I just bought a Miller Elite to replace it. If you don't believe me I'll sell you the Hobart for CHEAP! Heck! I'll GIVE it to you for shipping cost!!!!
Paul I have the electronics skills & tools to add a battery backup to an auto-darkening helmet, and most of my welding work is outside anyway... Do you have paypal? I'd be happy to take you up on your offer, heck I'll even toss you $10+shipping for the thing. email me kris (at) speedyoldtruck (dot) com, thanks. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 | atomarc,
Easiest way to get them is to exceed the PIV of standard LEDs. Unfortunately you won't be in as complete darkness as some. | | |
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