[TheForge] autodarkening SHIELD! really

[Larry Brown]

1. I've used Jackson shields (Helmets) for years now. I started with a EQC 
3 in one and my only complaint was the battery compartment would get sweat 
in it and the contacts would corrode, Still lasted about five years. One 
lasted with enough radiant heat off a statue repair that it melted the face 
plate and part of the cartridge, still went 2yrs more till it contacts 
disintegrated. One of these days I'll open the cartridge and remote locate 
a different battery.
I am now using their Nexgen model with two lithium batteries mounted so the 
problem is fixed and it has a sealed cartridge. Batteries last about two 
years and work in all weather here in NYC. The models have the ability to 
quick change between grinding, cutting and welding presets with the welding 
adjustable for shade, sensitivity, time delay. I've dropped these quite a 
few times and they last well. I think the last was about $280 but I've seen 
them new on ebay cheaper

2. What kind of amperage are you running and what's your welding durations 
(Minutes at a time or hours)
Larry Brown

At 10:40 PM 3/7/2009 -0800, you wrote:


>2 Questions please;
>
>1. I've an older ( 2nd replacement) Selstrom Phantom Lite autodarkening
>cartridge ( with adjustable shade and sensitivity) installed in a beat
>up , even older 4" x 5" (?) large window shield. I think the suspension
>is the third replacement. With some aluminum foil duct tape i can paste
>it back together again. I tend to bounce them across the shop floor
>every now and then.
>So i've been thinking that the newer one's must be a lot better by now.
>I've noticed that the large window style that i prefer isn't common. And
>i've read complaints about the durability of some models. Also seen
>advertised claims that the design minimized fume intake and weight and
>maximized comfort. Rather skip the logos and decals.
>What i have works passably. Is it worth replacing?
>
>2. Now that i have more welding amps available, the unfamiliar territory
>of water cooled torches looms in the future.
>The prices for off the shelf, purpose made, cooling units seems larger
>than it should be to my uneducated eye.
>All that seems to be required is a motor, pump, tank, radiator and
>pressure relief valve..and maybe a filter.
>Is there a reason i can't fake one up?
>Thanks for letting me exploit your considerable cumulative experience!..pf
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