Solar or Battery power

[crewchief888]

heres my problem
my 10+ year old solar autodarkening lense has stopped autodarkening
i did some net searching last night, and according to the specs on the XELUX lens 2 year warranty, and up to a 10 year life span.

any advantage to battery or solar or both?

 

[vssjim]

I really like the helmets that Lincoln Electric sell they fit good and are very comfortable
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/products/viking-welding-helmets.asp

 

[speed bump]

I really like the helmets that Lincoln Electric sell they fit good and are very comfortable
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/products/viking-welding-helmets.asp

I'll agree I love my Vista 2000 and its just as good as a Speedglass 9100x or an Optrel Satellite, its also made in the US if that matters.

As far as battery versus solar i've used both and like the fact that I never have to worry about the solar helmet auto shutting down but i've never had a problem either way.

 

[crewchief888]

I'll agree I love my Vista 2000 and its just as good as a Speedglass 9100x or an Optrel Satellite, its also made in the US if that matters.

As far as battery versus solar i've used both and like the fact that I never have to worry about the solar helmet auto shutting down but i've never had a problem either way.

ive never had a problem with this solar one either, till this weekend <shrug>