On Jul 15, 8:43 am, "Karl Townsend"
wrote:
"Randy" wrote in message

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On Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:13:51 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

I'm currently TIGing some thin stainless (0.55mm) sheet and this
requires very low currents.

The problem I'm having is that my auto-helmet only goes down to DIN 9
and it seems way too dark.

Make sure there is no light behind you, turn out the lights in the
shop if needed. Just a little light coming in the back of the helmet
can really hurt what you see in from of you on low amp jobs.

I got same problem and it gets worse every year older i get. Best solution
is make "the Kid" do the welding. I can hardly see more than just the arc
anymore. If i have to weld, my 500 watt portable quartz light right near the
work, no other light in the room, helps me see a bit away from the weld arc.

Gettin' old ain't for pussies.

Karl

I have the same problem, it's frustrating cause I can't see exactly
what I'm doing unless the room is very dark.