Needing a new welding hood.

[Larry Morgan]

I have an optrel/uvex satellite. If you're doing mig the auto darkening will serve you well. It's a bit overkill for tig. On mine, the features i like most are interchangeable clear lenses over the shade, in case of scratches or spatter. Also, make sure it has photovoltaic (solar panel) cells on the front and doesn't rely on non-rechargeable batteries. Another thing to loom at is respnse time. It's not a guarantee, but usually the cheap models will be slower. Another handy feature is the shade adjustment knob on the outside. Its nice to be able to reach up and adjust it on the go. Mine has a few other fancy features but they never get used, tbh.

 

[zseese]

I got a red skull looking auto darkening from harbor freight (don't know brand) for around $80 about two years ago that has worked great for me, but I only do occasional mig welding so I don't know how it would suit you...

 

[hunterman]

I would get a auto darkening hood and get a battery opperating one not the solar charging hoods. You can find a decent hood for a fair price at your local welding store or atwoods or tractor supply store.

 

[prophet]

I have both a miller auto darkening and a hobart auto, i prefer my miller auto because it has 4 sensors which if you tig weld it helps prevent it from shutting off because your blocking the arc.

 

[dowmace]

Does anyone have a miller titanium. They are more than I wanted to spend but it would be nice to have the flip up face for grinding.

I have decided ill definitely get an auto dark just for the convenience, do they all have a "grinding" mode? It would be great to not carry both a face shield and hood.

 

[prophet]

Does anyone have a miller titanium. They are more than I wanted to spend but it would be nice to have the flip up face for grinding.

I have decided ill definitely get an auto dark just for the convenience, do they all have a "grinding" mode? It would be great to not carry both a face shield and hood.

My miller has a grinding setting, i dont use it though.

 

[dowmace]

Any reason why you don't use it?

 

[prophet]

Any reason why you don't use it?

Too small of a viewing area for my likes. Mine is the miller elite welding hood which is way out of your price range (about0$ 275-300), for about $130 you can get the hobart i have as well its just not as nice.

 

[J.P.]

do they all have a "grinding" mode?

No, not all of them.

Remember tho'.....if you go with an auto-dark you're gonna' be stuck using plastic lens covers.
That may not matter to you, of course, but I can't stand 'em.

 

[OKIE-CARBINE]

i have a miller digital elite inferno. more that what i need, but i had the money at the time and was gonna go all out on a welding venture. definately get an auto darkening. that is so nice.