My welding helmet goes down to a shade 9. Is there a lower shade for Tig welding at low amps? I struggle a bit when welding at around 20 amps or less.
The flash is a lot brighter on a TIG than MIG so I don't think you would want to go less than 9 I have a miller helmet and never go less than 11
9 is bottom i never go less than 10 and sometimes high as 14, they do come in colors green, blue, yellow and red, sometimes a color change will help a lot, also make sure your lens is clean and scratch free, it may not look dirty but it can make a big diff. a gl*** clear lens in front of the #9 lens will be more clear than a plastic one, but i always leave plastic on the inside for safety.
another issue is background lite, try putting a towel over the back of your head to keep out backgound lite, 20 amp tig weld is very small puddle, magnifing lens on the inside
I use an extra light to help see. Got a 500W halogen cheapie that helps a lot without compromising the eye protection.
Sounds like a good idea to me. I have #8 lenses in my drawer that I have never used. I worry that it would damage my eyes? I have known other really good welders that have used reading gl***es.
The background light can also create havoc as stated above. Reflections of lights behind you can be brighter than the puddle.
I wear reading gl***es, and step up the lighting on the work....X2 on the back light, but I think a towel on your head is a possible chance to get a bad burn if you happen to spark and it catches...So if you are gonna use a towel, dampen it slightly with water... It will burn you before you know it is on fire!
what kind of hood do you have? a good one or a harbor freight? x3 on back light. just curious what are you welding with only 20 amps(or less) ?
I'm old and wear trifocals. To weld I use perscription reading gl***es and a magnifier in the helmet. You can't see anything with multi-vision lenses. A miller helmet set at 9. I'm going to try the towel an light. Thanks. Norm
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