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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought grizz @grizz
	Dec 19, 2013 9:27:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Last night I wanted to weld (glue/bodge) some wheels onto my "new" 40 year old compressor with my stick welder, as the Mig has died for some reason, when I found my auto dimming helmet had a load of water in it ? No idea how, as it lives on a shelf in the corner of the garage, and I will have to check the roof to see if there is a tile broken or something similar. ANYWAY..... It seems to have stopped working, the three setting buttons do not make any difference. So my question is, do I go out and buy a new auto dimmer helmet, or try to fix this one? As I suspect it has some electrical board that got screwed by the water. The one I have is a "Scorpion" brand. No idea if it is a generic brand etc. So added to this question..... What is a decent helmet, what spec should one go for?
	Last Edit: Jan 9, 2014 21:50:06 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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smurf Part of things Posts: 829	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought smurf @smurf
	Dec 19, 2013 9:36:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Buy new mate, pointless trying to fix unless its a £400 speedglas unit i use parweld, reliable and not too pricy There's a place on the medway city estate, so nice and closets you or i use a place in gravesend called tech weld
	Laser cutting and cnc punching (up to 3mm stainless and ali, up to 6mm mild steel) Mail me a dxf file and i'll get you a price Metal folding and custom fabrication service also available

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought grizz @grizz
	Dec 19, 2013 10:27:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dec 19, 2013 9:36:27 GMT smurf said: Buy new mate, pointless trying to fix unless its a £400 speedglas unit i use parweld, reliable and not too pricy There's a place on the medway city estate, so nice and closets you or i use a place in gravesend called tech weld Thanks Luke. What price do you pay?? May pop down there later.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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sal Part of things Mk2 Cavalier CD Posts: 240	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought sal @btf
	Dec 19, 2013 10:49:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I use this Parweld one for occasional hobby use but I have no complaints with it. bit.ly/1fHmzRa


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93fxdl Posted a lot Enter your message here... Posts: 2,000	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought 93fxdl @93fxdl
	Dec 19, 2013 16:30:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Before splashing out the pennies, try to rescue the soggy one, step one, dry it out, open any covers then put it somewhere warm for a day or two, step two, replace or recharge the batteries. This has rescued a couple of phones that have gone through the washing machine, ps if the water was dirty, flush with clean before drying. Ttfn Glenn


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought grizz @grizz
	Dec 20, 2013 7:47:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the replies guys. Glenn, the unit is off and in the airing cupboard.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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	Dec 21, 2013 22:55:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Do you really want to take the risk of suffering from arc eye or worse for the sake of £30 for a new mask?


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welshpug Posted a lot Posts: 4,329	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought welshpug @welshpug
	Dec 21, 2013 23:20:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	you wont get arc eye, even un-dimmed there's enough protection, however you wont see enough to weld properly!
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smurf Part of things Posts: 829	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought smurf @smurf
	Dec 22, 2013 10:40:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I think mine was £40 Not a world class unit but I can happily arc and mig all day in it welding cages
	Laser cutting and cnc punching (up to 3mm stainless and ali, up to 6mm mild steel) Mail me a dxf file and i'll get you a price Metal folding and custom fabrication service also available

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	Dec 31, 2013 2:11:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dec 21, 2013 23:20:22 GMT welshpug said: you wont get arc eye, even un-dimmed there's enough protection, however you wont see enough to weld properly! surely if that was the case wouldn't a pair of standard sunglasses work as well, I for one won't risk using a mask unless it was fully darkened. Have you actually tried welding for a day without a fully dimmed eyeshield?


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stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,840 Club RR Member Number: 174	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought stealthstylz @stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member 174
	Dec 31, 2013 13:13:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Eh? When they're turned up they are fully darkened, then you turn them on and they light up?


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought grizz @grizz
	Jan 3, 2014 23:04:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	After more than a week in the airing cupboard...... DEAD So I guess I have a sexy grinding or observation mask. Machine Mart, here I come.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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93fxdl Posted a lot Enter your message here... Posts: 2,000	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought 93fxdl @93fxdl
	Jan 3, 2014 23:33:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Have you replaced or recharged the battery ? Some use button cells, if solar powered leave in the sunlight for a day it two Ttfn Glenn


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought grizz @grizz
	Jan 5, 2014 12:35:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 3, 2014 23:33:41 GMT 93fxdl said: Have you replaced or recharged the battery ? Some use button cells, if solar powered leave in the sunlight for a day it two Ttfn Glenn Hi Glenn, it is solar powered. Had it in the sun, no change. Off to Evilbay I guess
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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93fxdl Posted a lot Enter your message here... Posts: 2,000	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought 93fxdl @93fxdl
	Jan 5, 2014 15:37:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Before spending, have a look here www.pskl.us/wp/?p=648 Might not help, but who knows Ttfn Glenn


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Auto dimmer welding mask DIED..... New one bought grizz @grizz
	Jan 9, 2014 21:53:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ebay wins again..... £27.99 including delivery..... 6 free lens replacements, cap, storage bag, leather gauntlets all included. Now we are ready to rock n roll on the weldathon when the restoration panels get here.
	Last Edit: Jan 10, 2014 23:33:43 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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