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[Dabbler]

I really like the idea of AAA batteries - cheap, and I always have them on hand. Can you tell me more about sourcing this helmet?

 

[Brent H]

Hi @Dabbler : I purchased mine through Air Liquide my local Miller dealer. It was $115 and I bought 2 - one for my son so he could learn to weld and watch me screw things up. I had/have a cheaper helmet from Canadian Tire - I think it might even be a cheap Lincoln - it as actually about the same cost??- but it does not take batteries - runs solar. It will occasionally flash out and you get full arc in the eye or in the sun it will blink on and off as the sun hits the sensor. On the Miller you can pretty much eliminate this with the sensitivity control.

The helmet is a Miller Classic 251-292

 

[John Conroy]

I use a Miller Performance series helmet that I've had for close to 20 years. It uses a 2450 coin battery as well as "Solar Assist" and the batteries last for up to 5 years. I recently updated the headgear to the latest Miller gen 4 type which is a huge improvement in comfort and stability over the original type. KMS carries the replacement inner and outer lens covers and they are cheap and easy to change, my lens assembly still looks like new. I use a 1.5 power magnifier which fits into a slot inside the lens. I have used the PA auto helmet that my friend has and been flashed a few times by it. I think my eyes are too valuable to take risks using a cheap helmet, spend the money once and it will last many years.

Miller Digital Performance Welding Helmet - Black

Improved digital controls - intuitive design and large push buttons allow user to easily adjust mode and settingsThree operating modes - weld, Cut, and Grind provide enhanced versatilityAuto-On/Off - lens automatically turns on at the strike of an arcRede

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