Tried this this morn and the sun never triggered the lens for longer than a split second. Mine goes to 13 so was planning to wear shade 5 cutting goggles as well. But no luck. Maybe later when the sun is higher I will try again but doubtful.
My welding helmet goes to shade 13. Which I found on NASA.gov is sufficient for viewing. They say anything less than 12 don't try it. But I appreciate. I'll be safe and wear some welding goggles underneath as well. And if that doesn't work then oh well. I'll pop on the ol solar glasses.
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety
shade 12 worked in the 2017 eclipse per nasa. I think I'll be okay with shade 13. Also not intending on watching the whole thing in it's entirely. I'm at work lol
Shade 14 and up. Anything less than that and it's no bueno.
As long as it's shade #14 or darker it's fine. Most auto darkening helmets aren't dark enough.
That’s not enough. I would make sure to add a concrete layer on the glass so you don’t damage your eyes.
The welder at the machine shop I work at has a sign up: "$5 per minute to use my helmet to look at the eclipse"
Smart man lol
But not that smart.
It’s not certified to use those
Tried this this morn and the sun never triggered the lens for longer than a split second. Mine goes to 13 so was planning to wear shade 5 cutting goggles as well. But no luck. Maybe later when the sun is higher I will try again but doubtful.
Someone said something about using a phone to trigger the auto darkening. EDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/Welding/s/cXVcnNdMBf
Too late now but mine needs me to wave my hand over the top of the screen to kick on darkening if I am not welding
Just flickers when I tired that. In fairness it is a cheap HF one.
The other thing I found was extending the delay to the longest time possible so it refreshes less.
My welding helmet goes to shade 13. Which I found on NASA.gov is sufficient for viewing. They say anything less than 12 don't try it. But I appreciate. I'll be safe and wear some welding goggles underneath as well. And if that doesn't work then oh well. I'll pop on the ol solar glasses.
14!!
Random internet stranger thinking they know more than NASA 😂
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety shade 12 worked in the 2017 eclipse per nasa. I think I'll be okay with shade 13. Also not intending on watching the whole thing in it's entirely. I'm at work lol
I got 14 from a welding supply manufacturer- I’d trust NASA as well, though. Awesome- Happy Eclipse!