Welding Helmet Test: Does Your Helmet Work Properly ?

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How to test your auto darkening welding helmet ? Have you ever looked at your welding but your auto welding helmet didn't darken? So what you need is a auto darkening welding helmet test before you start to weld. Gone are the days when you need to flip down your welding mask but with the advent of auto darkening technology you also need to be sure that your welding helmet is working as it should be .So all you need is a TV remote control point it towards your helmet and push any of the buttons and you should see your helmet auto darken with out looking into dangerous ultraviolet (UV) radiation released by a welding arc. If you are unfortunate to have Arc-eye, also known as welder's flash check out my videos below for my welding flash home remedies.
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All Comments (21)

@wesleyh.4103 1 year ago

At first I thought there is no way this is going to work. So I tried it on a $20 and then a $300 hood. Amazing something so simple and easy to do worked. Thank you for the useful information.
@christophergrove4876 1 year ago

Good tip! I've done a modest amount of arc rod welding decades ago, before auto darkening helmets and now that I've just gotten back into it I wondered if there was a way to test my new helmet. Thanks!
@jakelapoint 1 year ago

Thanks for the video pete!! Bought a mig 140 welder, gloves..apron..and fire retardant long sleeve shirt along with an auto_darkening helmet. Last night was my very first time welding anything. And I apparently did NOT even have my auto helmet on. The nob on the side was set to off and just a second ago I realized this. Though there was minimal protection for my eyes last night.. I did still experience a little bit of welders flash but my sight is back to 100%. I'm learning as much as possible and your channel is now on my watch list. Thanks again mate!!
@davidmorris4342 1 year ago

Thanks Pete. Just got a new helmet and plasma cutter! Your tips are priceless.
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@ProudMary53 2 years ago

Some more great tips Pete. Using the IR on your remote is a great idea. Cheers Pete
@scottsaunders2426 1 year ago

Great tip for testing my new helmet Pete. Thanks mate.👍🏿
@gordonodenbark535 1 year ago

This was a concern for me so many thanks!
@georgejones1841 2 years ago

Great tip's pete I enjoy learning something new with laughter
@saltyfox7056 1 year ago

Very interesting. Im glad you showed us this.
@AFFMotorsport 2 years ago

Simple, easy and cheap, great thinking.
@SMOOCH57 2 years ago

You brighten up my day mate lol.
@carlosgirao1106 1 year ago

Só awesome and so so simple! Big thanks from Portugal. 🙂👍
@1ghosthorse 1 year ago

Thanks for the tips. I just started a night welding school.
@philipadams2834 1 year ago

Thanks, would never have thought of that!
@donaldhalls2189 2 years ago

Brilliant again haven't had it for a while but not bad tip's thank you all the best to you and loved one's
@thyubernoob 10 months ago

Learn something new everyday...thanks!
@afterthought3341 5 months ago

Thanks mate, I did need this information.
@cjbilly345 2 years ago

Very easy way to test. I didn't know that.
@Kaddafy99 2 years ago

Nice nice nice! Thank you for this video sir