eye glasses

Date 03-21-2008 01:54

Quick question.

Do any of you have those glasses the self adjust according to light intensity? You know; the ones that get darker automatically when you go from a dark room and into the direct sunlight, for example? I was wondering how they react during welding when you raise and lower the hood or start using a torch, etc, etc.
I was thinking of getting something like that for my next safety glasses but I don't know how they well they work in welding situations.

Thanks

GH Weidman

By Roadtrash (*)

Date 03-21-2008 03:15

they change color to slow to really be effective. I have the photograde on my regular glasses and safety glasses, but I have a second pair of safety glasses without that I use for welding. I just don't like waiting for them to go from dark to light when I drop my hood. They are good for everyday glasses, but they won't do anything for the UV light from welding and torch work.

By DaveBoyer (*****)

Date 03-21-2008 03:34

I have been using this type of glasses since 1988 for My all the time glasses. The biggest problem is when You go indoors from bright sunlight. It takes a while for them to get lighter. Having said that You don't mess arround with clip on sun lenses, seperate sun glasses etc.
I wear mine for everything, they are safety strength glass & heavy as hell with My perscription. I have welded a fair bit with them, but I don't do critical welding, and don't weld all the time.

By Tommyjoking (****)

Date 03-21-2008 07:51

if you do a lot of outdoor welding they might cause a bit of a problem....but if you can wear sunglasses and still do your work with your hood on then it would not bother you. I ended up just getting separate glasses...I was not happy with the speed with which the tint changed or the level of tint...they are not bad tho.