Problems with Autodarkening

[Cobra]

So I purchased a new helmet that has four sensors and is specified to be good to 5 amps DC.
I am still getting flashed when it does not darken at 100 amps DC.
Works fine on AC and works fine on stick.
Is there something I should be checking before I take it back for a refund?
Thanks

 

[Ray C]

There are often two setting available. Delay and Sensitivity. Delay sets how long it stays dark after the welding stops. Sensitivity sets how easily it darkens when exposed to light. Read the manual and find-out which way to adjust the sensitivity to the highest value.

Ray

 

[Cobra]

Thanks Ray. I have the delay set a long as it will go and the sensitivity set as high as it will go.

 

[Ray C]

Thanks Ray. I have the delay set a long as it will go and the sensitivity set as high as it will go.

Then start looking for the sales receipt...

 

[markba633csi]

What brand? Cheapo or good-o?

 

[Cobra]

The best that Princess Auto (Canadian HF) offers. About $250.
So, a little more economical than a Miller at $300 but should have been a good item.

 

[Liljoebrshooter]

Are you holding your hands between the welding arc and the sensors? I have seen people at work have this issue. Most of them have poor eyesight and have the helmet very close to the welding.
We had the Speedglass 9100 that had just 1 or 2 sensors and they were kinda finicky.
Joe Hynes

 

[Holescreek]

Your batteries are almost dead.

 

[Tozguy]

Thanks Ray. I have the delay set a long as it will go and the sensitivity set as high as it will go.

Should the delay be set long or short?

 

[Cobra]

Your batteries are almost dead.

Battery replaced with new. No help.