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TRANSPARENT WELDING GLASSES

  • 25-10-2019 10:07pm
    #1
    samjames
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭


    i see these on ebay, they stay clear and dont darken i believe but are they safe to use


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  • #2
    kirving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,129 ✭✭✭kirving


    Glass that do not darken may block certain wavelengths of light (ie: UV safe glasses) , but welding general intense light across the visible spectrum.

    In short, you need a normal helmet or auto darkening model to protect your eyes. Some models don't darken the full window and may give you better peripheral vision.


  • #3
    samjames
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭samjames


    these are the glasses so not safe



    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Darkening-Welding-Safety-Glasses-Shade-Goggles-Gas-Eyes-Helmet-Eyes-Protector/372720313548


  • #4
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    They're 4 euro.

    Your eyes are a once off.

    Never take chances.


  • #5
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,223 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    I saw those transparent welding glasses in Woodies right next to the chocolate fireguards. :pac:


  • #6
    jippo nolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,474 ✭✭✭jippo nolan


    Lumen wrote: »
    I saw those transparent welding glasses in Woodies right next to the chocolate fireguards. :pac:

    Woodies are doing a special on motorcycle ashtrays at the moment!


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  • #7
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,223 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    jippo nolan wrote: »
    Woodies are doing a special on motorcycle ashtrays at the moment!
    Do they have any in left hand drive? Mine's an import.


  • #8
    samjames
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭samjames


    I use a gas and oxegen torch too so wouldnt be good idea to use these even with that either


  • #9
    jippo nolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,474 ✭✭✭jippo nolan


    samjames wrote: »
    I use a gas and oxegen torch too so wouldnt be good idea to use these even with that either

    If you keep blinking very fast, they might work!


  • #10
    samjames
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭samjames


    ok wont be using them, is even the welding helmets safe, like most are made in china so just how safe are they


  • #11
    jippo nolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,474 ✭✭✭jippo nolan


    samjames wrote: »
    ok wont be using them, is even the welding helmets safe, like most are made in china so just how safe are they

    Sure you can get new eyes from China, so to speak!


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  • #12
    samjames
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭samjames


    anyone recommend good safe helmet and goggles for both welding and for gas and oxegen torch, thanks


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