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Post by greasemonkey on Nov 14, 2004 16:21:55 GMT
Hi All What are the advantages/ disadvantages of the solar or battery powered masks that turn dark as you start to weld. Are they worth the expense, how long do they last or are they just gimmicks?
Andy
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Post by chameleonrob on Nov 14, 2004 17:55:20 GMT
I don't know about how long they last but if I could afford one I would get one. I worked as a welder for about 9 months and I used one then, it made life sooo much easier, if you do any amount of welding i'd say get one.
rob
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Post by alanstepney on Nov 14, 2004 18:15:47 GMT
Superb devices and make life so much easier. Now they have come down in price I rate them as an essential rather than a luxury.
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jackrae
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Post by jackrae on Nov 15, 2004 8:25:20 GMT
I bought mine on e-bay for about £42
There's a guy there acting as an agent for a source in the USA. (made in China of course)
Arrives within the week by air-mail.
It works great and much better than the one I bought from a UK source several years ago for about 3 times the price - and we wonder why British industry has gone to the dogs.
jack
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Post by jackrae on Nov 15, 2004 8:50:01 GMT
Forgot to mention :
Seller's ID was MCNRP047 and I believe item came from topsourcetools@juno.com
regards
jack
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