I have used these on many occasions. They have really came a long way in a very short time. I have found that if at all possible get one that is solar powered and the light from welding will charge it.
Brad
>From: Alec Smyth
>Reply-To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
>To: "PSUBS (E-mail)"
>Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] auto-darkening welding helmets
>Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 10:59:49 -0400
>
>Harbor Freight is offering used auto-darkening welding helmets for about
>$50, which is an awfully good price. Auto-darkening sounds like a grand idea
>but I keep wondering if when the batteries die, I'll need a little white
>walking stick to get around.
>
>Does anyone have experience with these gadgets?
>
>- Alec
>
>
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