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Best welding helmets

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:27 pm
by Rnash17
Hey guys. I own a miller elite and I find the shell of the helmet flairs out towards the bottom causing alot of light to come in and reflection of my face. Looking for the new lens they have out that is more of a blue/green when darkened. But need the mask to be tighter along my jaw line. I had the jackson safty bh3 but the head gear was cheap and uncomfortable. I love the miller headgear. Any suggestions please! #GTAW #WeldEveryDamnDay

Re: Best welding helmets

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:10 pm
by Gavin Melville
The miller digital infinity might solve this - the head gear seems to put the front in a different place. You can buy just the new headband, which I am using with the elite mask.

https://www.amazon.com/Miller-271325-Ge ... r+Electric

Re: Best welding helmets

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:14 pm
by Oscar
Optrel e684
3M Speedglas 9100xxi

Those have "true color" lenses. I own the first one, and it is awesome.

Re: Best welding helmets

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:55 pm
by 'Stang
Oscar wrote:Optrel e684
3M Speedglas 9100xxi

Those have "true color" lenses. I own the first one, and it is awesome.
X2! I got one for Christmas last year. I thought my ESAB was great-it is, but, the Optrel E684 is better. Best hood I own. Hope this helps.

Re: Best welding helmets

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:21 pm
by Jared
Oscar wrote:Optrel e684
3M Speedglas 9100xxi

Those have "true color" lenses. I own the first one, and it is awesome.
I have had 2 Optrel e680's for a several years , one fitted with a compressed air feed ....I recently got a e684 and it the best helmet i have ever used . The auto setting is great for tig where you are using a broad range of amps

Re: Best welding helmets

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:04 pm
by BennettSmith
Lincoln Electric Viking 3350 is also one of the best welding helmets

Re: Best welding helmets

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:45 pm
by Sandow
I really like my save phace y series. keeps your head cool and lets you feel the wind really easily.

-Sandow

Re: Best welding helmets

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:04 pm
by Farmwelding
Gavin Melville wrote:The miller digital infinity might solve this - the head gear seems to put the front in a different place. You can buy just the new headband, which I am using with the elite mask.

https://www.amazon.com/Miller-271325-Ge ... r+Electric
100% agree. Love my infinity.

Re: Best welding helmets

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:54 pm
by Rick_H
I love my Digital Infinity and Save Phace EFP series. I use them both in different situations depending where and what I am welding, they both have there advantages (lens size and clarity, low amp settings) and disasdvantages (actual size and shape). I would like to try the Optrel

Re: Best welding helmets

Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 1:24 am
by SirRage
I've been very happy with my Jackson Safety BH3. I've seen it for $500 at a few welding supply stores but found it on amazon for about 295 ish.