How To Watch the 2024 Eclipse With a Welding Helmet SAFELY! [ISO 12312-2]

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3 ай бұрын

It seems to be all the rage, the Solar Eclipse happening on April 8, 2024. The states in the middle of the USA will get to see most of the eclipse this month. However, it's not smart to gaze into the sun without proper eye protection. You can use a welding hood or helmet to watch the eclipse safely, but it must be a shade of 12 or higher, as recommended by NASA. ISO 12312-2:2015.
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@kdean3059 3 ай бұрын

Some of the newer auto darkening helmets won’t darken with sunlight, only welding arc. Nice feature if you’re welding out in the sun but not so good for viewing an eclipse.

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Sometimes, as soon as you look at the sun, place your hand over the sensor (looks like solar panel) and then move your hand, it will trigger and darken. Then it will stay dark. Good point though. Thanks for watching.

@brandiwynter 3 ай бұрын

@@Shoptoolreviewstried that and it does darken for a second but it goes right back every time. It won't stay dark no matter what 😞

@mattwaters6987 3 ай бұрын

Point your TV remote at it. Push and hold down a button.

@toycoma98 3 ай бұрын

wave your hand over the sensor, it will darken.

@arhzee3310 3 ай бұрын

I tried using an auto darkening mask the last partial eclipse in 2017 and it didn’t work.

@Kelsart 3 ай бұрын

It’s almost over here in NH, my helmet worked great thru the whole thing set at shade 13 with the sensitivity turned all the way up…I have a miller digital elite about 5-6yrs old.

@CasaDeJoker 3 ай бұрын

Will be using my Shade 14 lens I purchased in Columbus Ohio in 2017 from a guy who posted on Craigslist he had HUNDREDS Of them and I spread the word to my friends coming from NY and everyone got them too! Im in Rochester NY now and may stay home or relocate just a couple miles out to the south in case of treeline obstruction but I think were good to go as long as the clouds stay at bay. Enjoy !

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

That was a smart buy. Thanks for watching and sharing.

@Patricksmancave 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information. Now I can be safe. I will get the full effect of the eclipse. This will be fun! Have a good day!

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@nicolastremblay7527 3 ай бұрын

I couldnt find a constructive answer and you help us out. I will bring my helmet to my flight on april 8th. I hope I will be able to see it. Thanks for tip ! I think you answered a lot folks like us.

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

@petenelson8136 3 ай бұрын

Good to know my welding helmet will work. I purchased 10 sets of ISO approved glasses for $10 so that I and my grandkids can watch the solar eclipse. Pretty reasonable in my estimation.

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Pretty cheap buy for sure, and much cheaper than a welding hood. The welding hoods do a great job at blocking out all the surroundings as well. Thanks for watching.

@Darth-Nihilus1 3 ай бұрын

I have a good welding mask that is good for the ISO.

@markk3948 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@walther9161 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this!!!

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

No problem!!

@glcboxer2012 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

You bet!

@skateye5488 3 ай бұрын

I only have shades number #11 will that work? I actually have 2 of them glasses number 11 if I put them together will be safer? since I'll be wearing a number 22 shades

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

#11 will be a little too bright to watch for extended periods. Yes, doubling the lenses will increase the shade, but I don't know that it makes it #22.

@TaytheTimeTraveler 3 ай бұрын

I took a welding class so I got one (that has seen little use too), cool that I could use it for something lol

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

There you go. Thanks for watching.

@brianbanks3044 3 ай бұрын

I am in the path of totality in Central NY.....I did consider using my welding helmet but also got the cheesy cheap glasses too

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Those glasses are fine, but we like the hood because it blocks out everything around it too. Thanks for watching.

@arlenhawks381 3 ай бұрын

try a shade No# 11 if it's to bright have a No# 13 ready.

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Yep, not a bad idea. NASA recommends #12. Thanks for watching.

@niraea 3 ай бұрын

do you have a suggestion on how to ensure the auto darkening STAYS ON for the entirety of the eclipse? my boyfriend suspects the auto darkening depends on a light sensor sort of like those solar charging calculators, and thinks maybe we can get them to permanently stay dark by piping more voltage in. do you think this is unnecessary, or have a less invasive idea? we're both a bit concerned about the helmets flickering on/off, especially when the moon is blocking most of the sun. we have two chicago electric helmets, one is a 61610 and the other is a 63122

@ryans1972 3 ай бұрын

Turn your cellphone light on and point it at the censor, and you probably will hardly notice the cellphone light?

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Most of the time, if they flicker or don't recognize the sun as an arc, you can fool the sensor by placing your hand over it for a moment. Or, try the cell phone light (flashlight) trick.

@ryans1972 3 ай бұрын

I just tried it and sun is about 1/4 covering the sun here in center of Illinois. A cellphone light did not work. What works for my helmet is constantly waving my hand with small motions over the sensor and it keeps the display constantly dark.

@toycoma98 3 ай бұрын

Mine doesn't have a test button, so i have to wave my hand over the sensor to activate the darkening.

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Yes, we should have mentioned this in the video. Some helmets, you have to trick the sensor by waving your hand over it. Thanks for watching and sharing.

@zohrehkhalesy6616 3 ай бұрын

Mine is shade 10! The guy at the store said above Grade 92 will work and mine is grade 96, is this safe for watching the Eclipse?

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

We're not making that recommendation. NASA says #12 or darker and ISO 12312-2 states a #12 or darker. You'll have to make that decision for yourself. Thanks for watching.

@mattek519 3 ай бұрын

I used a welding helmet for the one 3 years ago

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

They work great!

@Shenmue06 3 ай бұрын

I used a shade 13 out of my jackson truesight 2 auto hood. It's an expensive hood so I probably got the best eclipse view in ohio history 🤓 lol. I wish my hood had shade 14. My eye's hurt a little bit but it might be lotion dripping into my eye's from sweating. Hopefully I didn't damage my eyes 🤞.

@shawnmazurek1017 3 ай бұрын

As long as you use shade 12 or more your fine

@justinyoungstown 3 ай бұрын

Using my Lincoln 3350 on shade 13 here in ohio tomorrow

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Perfect. You may have to wave your hand over the sensor to trick it into darkening. Thanks for watching.

@justinyoungstown 3 ай бұрын

@@Shoptoolreviews have the sensitivity and delay maxed out, we shall see.

@carlreed3571 3 ай бұрын

Yes a chip bag shiny side out 😊

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Not a bad idea either.

@theJimTastic 3 ай бұрын

Where? Under the sensor?

@crazyobservations3080 3 ай бұрын

#16 shade or two #8 shades put together is perfect. #12 shade is still too bright for me. The #8 shade is commonly used for oxy acetylene cutting. Test what your going to use just by looking at the sun with it. If it looks too bright than it probably is too bright.

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

You got it! Common sense is typically a pretty good indicator. Thanks for watching.

@Darth-Nihilus1 3 ай бұрын

😂 my name is Jim Bob and I have a welding helmet rated for ISO 1 2 3 2015

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Now that's funny. Thanks for watching.

@Darth-Nihilus1 3 ай бұрын

@@Shoptoolreviews you’re welcome, it’s funny I let my niece use my welding mask that is ISO rated 😂

@KeithRozzell-ip2jx 3 ай бұрын

I didn't want to anyway. 🤣

@Shoptoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

Some people just don't want to participate! We understand. lol. Enjoy your non-eclipse day.

@KeithRozzell-ip2jx 3 ай бұрын

Just kidding I took Two years of Welding my 11 & 12 grade 1978 & 1979 A+ and if they think I'm buying that those papers glass are compared to a 14teen gold face glass welding lens I will eat it. 👍🤗✌️