Repair Your Harbor Freight Welding Helmet That's Not Working...

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2024

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  • @Sparten426
    @Sparten426 2 роки тому +5

    Awesome tip and fix! Worked on my old silver harbor freight helmet, operating like new again!
    I got all four solder terminals off in one piece, dropped CR2032s in, and used electrical tape to hold them in place/apply pressure, working well now!
    Thanks again, great video quality and green screen use 👍

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому +1

      Thank u! Glad you got it going again.. 😊

  • @Rotorgeek13
    @Rotorgeek13 2 роки тому +3

    I love videos that continue to help out long after they were made. This worked a treat for helping figure out how to replace batteries on a YesWelder helmet. Much appreciated.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      Awesome! Glad to help 😎😎

  • @stevewinter9978
    @stevewinter9978 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for clear instructions ... I was able to remove the tabs from the batteries with a razor blade and small ball pean hammer. Put the battery vertical on edge, tab located horizontally at the bottom, place the blade on the long edge of tab holding as vertical as possible, three wraps and the tab popped right off ... Soldered 6" wires to each of the four board power inputs and the tabs to the other ends, drilled two holes in the plastic cover for the wires to exit, placed the tabs on new batteries, piece of bicycle inner tube to cover, large paper clip to hold in place, duct taped both to the inner top of the helmet ... Back in business

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому

      Yes, excellent! That would definitely work... :-)

  • @ToddSwagerty
    @ToddSwagerty 3 роки тому +1

    I really like having you in the video with the zoomed in bits as your greenscreen background. Very professional!

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому

      Sweet! I appreciate the great feedback.. 🙂

  • @stewartbruce2409
    @stewartbruce2409 5 років тому +1

    Dear Take a bath productions,
    Just can't thank you enough for a splendid video production. Watched many reviews on this hf auto darkening and all were a waste of time to watch, so I ruled out the purchase of a new one. I have a hf auto helmet that I purchased 10 to 20 years ago, and will try to bring it back to life. If I can't revive my helmet I will purchase a new one, now thanks to you; will be able to replace the batteries. I hope hf appreciates your tutorial as much as I do, because I believe more potential customers will consider a purchase knowing a way to keep it alive. You really did a great job with photography, clear instructions and a good personality.
    All the best and blessings Bruce the swimmer New Rochelle N.Y.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  5 років тому

      Thanks for the great comment.. :-)

    • @stewartbruce2409
      @stewartbruce2409 5 років тому

      @@JLPicard440 Dear TAB, got the helmet open. Only has one battery on left side. panasonic 3v vl2330 which read 2.3 volts. Replaced with a new cr2032 3v showing 3.20v. and does not darken when I test it with a spark striker, or hold it up to a light bulb. Its a hf chameleon model approx 15 to 20 years ago. Circuit board looks clean (no corrosion) and wires look to be intact. Does it need to be first exposed to sunlight, as its been unused in garage for many years? I am testing it without soldering tabs but relying on tabs making contact with battery by holding case together tight. Any suggestions and guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  5 років тому

      HI Stewart, if you have a volt meter. Follow the tabs back to the circuit board and check at the circuit board that there's voltage there. The helmet should work right away unless the light sensor in the front is really dirty, but I doubt it. IF you're getting voltage on the circuit board, it's probably got something wrong with the board itself... 😞😞

    • @stewartbruce2409
      @stewartbruce2409 5 років тому

      @@JLPicard440 Hello TAB, and thanks for the input back. I get 3.26v at circuit board where tabs come from the battery. Don't know where else to trace it back, but I tested for voltage where 2 wires from circuit board go to lcd screen; and no voltage there. Perhaps the time has come to move on to a new one? Anyway thanks for your help, and I wish the best for you, family, and friends this holiday season!!!

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  5 років тому

      @@stewartbruce2409 I wish you the best too... does your helmet have a switch? Mine does, if u have a switch, make sure its still working...

  • @douglasfontenot1992
    @douglasfontenot1992 2 місяці тому

    VERY well made video. Thank you!! The manufacturer should be jailed for making this process so difficult for the user!!

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 місяці тому

      Lol.... Yea I'm sure they just want you to buy a new one over a simple battery swap... 😊

  • @rogerdavis27
    @rogerdavis27 4 роки тому +3

    This is the best instructional video I've ever watched . Great job !

  • @kennlang1521
    @kennlang1521 3 роки тому

    Awesome! I've had my helmet for over 5 years and never used it due to illness. Feeling fine these days and decided to do a little welding. Well snap! of course the batteries were dead. Glad I searched and found your video before purchasing new! Thanks

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому

      Excellent! I'm glad you're feeling better, and glad you were able to get the helmet working... 🙂

    • @kennlang1521
      @kennlang1521 3 роки тому +2

      @@JLPicard440 ? I happened to pick up some CR2032 from HF and I can't seems to get the solder to stick to the battery when tinning. Any suggestions, or but another brand?

    • @kennlang1521
      @kennlang1521 3 роки тому

      Went with a gift cert I had and got a new soldering iron and solder. All good!

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому

      @@kennlang1521 Great! I was going to suggest a battery holder with 2 wires and mount the battery holder inside the helmet somewhere and run the wires back to the dimming circuit..

    • @Bargle5
      @Bargle5 3 роки тому +1

      @@kennlang1521 Sometimes you need to lightly scratch the surface of the battery with some fine sandpaper to clean off oxidation. Bright, shiny metal is best for soldering. Works on the tabs and wires as well.

  • @Steviegtr52
    @Steviegtr52 5 років тому +3

    My helmet is almost new & has gone duff. Bet it's been stood years since manufacture. I'll be doing the battery change soon. Just to say thanks for a great video. Looked at plenty of others but your is the bee's knee's .

  • @jefflong858
    @jefflong858 4 роки тому +5

    Loved the use of the green screen. It is a shame that manufacturers make it so difficult to change the batteries. Harbor Freight should be ashamed.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +1

      IKR. I don't understand it either. I guess they want you to throw it away and get a new one.

    • @ST-cy6we
      @ST-cy6we 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah it's pathetic. This should be a simple slip in battery.

  • @redshirt219
    @redshirt219 4 роки тому

    Have two HF helmets that needed new batteries. Fixed one and am ready to do the next. Thanks for the great video. Well done.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому

      Glad it helped... That's excellent that you were able to get one going..😊

  • @Bobby_whitney
    @Bobby_whitney 7 місяців тому

    I’m glad you’re still around. 👍🏼✊🏼

  • @watcherwatchmen7785
    @watcherwatchmen7785 4 роки тому +3

    Another idea is to get an external battery holder from radio shack/ebay/amazon, solder some wires connecting it to the board and fasten inside your helmet with velcro tape. Same principle, but only needs AA batteries, which last longer than those super thin button cell batteries. Then you could permanently seal shut the casing and not have to pry it apart in the future.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +2

      That's actually a great idea! There's plenty of room in the helmet for that. Thanks for the tip.

    • @robinfra52
      @robinfra52 2 роки тому

      I would stay with the lithium batteries due to the low power requirement of the chips and they do last longer than conventional ones.

    • @bodeine454
      @bodeine454 2 роки тому +1

      @@JLPicard440 You can also get the button cell battery holders and do the same thing, there's a UA-cam tutorial on how he did it. Think I'd stick with button cells, they last a long enough time and are much lighter in my opinion.

  • @joshmartin8856
    @joshmartin8856 3 роки тому +1

    If you are having problems trying to solder new batteries on, or want an easier way, you can pop the welds of the batteries and leave the tabs connected when you remove the old batteries. Next slide some cheap 2032s in pieces of heat shrink, then slide the tabs in the correct orientation and heat up the shrink wrap. It will compress the tabs against the batteries. Quick and easy fix (faster than opening the thing). Also don't worry about closing/gluing it up if you have a wire tab holding the assembly in place, the spring wire will keep it closed and pressure on the batteries.
    Clean your plastics/lenses/sensors while you have it apart, and it works like new!

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому +1

      HI Josh, yes that would probably work for a while, but in all honesty I don't think I'd trust my eyes to a friction connection to the battery. You know how sometimes you have to shake a remote control, or bang it against your knee to get it working again. Same thing with a flashlight that's been sitting for a while. This is because over time that connection breaks down and needs a little jostle to get it working again. The same thing could happen here, and it'd be my luck it would happen in the middle of a weld.. Just my 2 cents, its a good idea, but I don't think it would be for me.

  • @Roadstercycle
    @Roadstercycle 3 роки тому

    Thanks, just fix my helmet too, Same battery was dead, other was a bit lower 2.9 volts so I did not change it just to see if it's a 1 battery fix. It was works great now. Again thanks, saved me about $60 since I could not find a coupon but found you instead.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому

      Awesome! Yea, Harbor Freight doesn't seem to be sending out coupons like they used to.. They might be cutting their throats, cheapo people like me wait for a coupon...

  • @killhacker5776
    @killhacker5776 2 роки тому +1

    This is why I was looking into DIY spot welder from old microwave parts. Battery upgrades! Well this and swapping rechargeable series batteries for metal detector. Oh and revamping my drill packs.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the info... 😀

    • @killhacker5776
      @killhacker5776 2 роки тому +1

      @@JLPicard440 thanks for the video. My eyes been hurting and my welds have been chicken sscratch.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      @@killhacker5776 Oh no! That doesn't sound good... 😟

  • @bodeine454
    @bodeine454 2 роки тому +1

    Another interesting way to check your filter is to use a remote control like a TV remote that has the little clear round light bulb looking transmitter on the front and point it at the filter and tap a button, I usually just push the power button and it works.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      Hmmm... what filter?

    • @bodeine454
      @bodeine454 2 роки тому +1

      @@JLPicard440 The darkening filter on the front of the helmet, just point a remote at the front of your helmet and push the power button.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому +1

      @@bodeine454 Oh cool! Didn't realize that'll work. You can also do that on a camera and most of the time you can see the remote flashing..

    • @bodeine454
      @bodeine454 2 роки тому +1

      @@JLPicard440 You mean take a video of the remote and push a button and you can see the light on camera? I'm going to research how a welding helmet detects a remote because I looked at it and pushed the power button and I can't see any light with my eyes, it's odd...

    • @bodeine454
      @bodeine454 2 роки тому +1

      @@JLPicard440 I just tried the IR TV remote on camera and it worked, I can see it through the camera but not with my naked eyes, that's amazing how that works.

  • @TheScientistHayFarmer
    @TheScientistHayFarmer 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice video and nice production. My helmet must be dead too, so I will be trying this.

  • @Creator_Nater
    @Creator_Nater Рік тому

    Very well done. I like the format, dual perspective.

  • @yoyodidu
    @yoyodidu 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you. you made me happy that I can fix my welding helmet

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому

      Yep, I'm still using that one!... :-). You're welcome..

  • @brogren802
    @brogren802 2 роки тому

    Just fixed my helmet after welding a few exhaust hangers blind because the damned batteries were dead. Thanks for this video it was perfect. 2 new 2032 batteries and I'm back in business.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому +1

      Great! Glad you got it going again. Next time my batteries quit, i'm going to get an external battery holder and mount it in the helmet some where and run the wires back to the old location of the batteries. It'll make it easier to replace them again.. 😊

  • @sptrader6316
    @sptrader6316 2 роки тому +1

    Just one tip: if you glue it back together with hot glue in the corners, a drop of alcohol will soften the glue, so it will easily come apart for the next battery change.

  • @TheMrmmkkpro
    @TheMrmmkkpro Рік тому

    Nice, I had this happen last week, my HF helmet did not darken, now I can fix it, thanks, great video. 👍👍

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  Рік тому

      Good to hear! Since the video, someone suggested to me to use an external battery holder and run the wires back to the circuit board. I thought that was a good idea so you don't have to take it apart the next time the batteries go caput!..

  • @rdubu2863
    @rdubu2863 2 роки тому

    cool video thanks . i have been recharging mine back feeding through the switch workss for about 3 months about 10 x

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      Oh nice... Next time I do this, I'm going to get an external battery holder and I'll mount it in the helmet somewhere. That'll make it easier to change the batteries..

  • @gorp27
    @gorp27 5 років тому +2

    Good informative video with good step by step instructions. Thanks.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  5 років тому

      Thank U! I'm glad it helped.... :-)

  • @si113ntsh00ter
    @si113ntsh00ter 4 роки тому +1

    Literally exactly what I was looking for, same helmet! Thank you!

  • @QQTrick1QQ
    @QQTrick1QQ 5 років тому +3

    They have replacement batteries with the soldered on clips and yellow boarder on Ebay out of China for a couple bucks.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  5 років тому

      I had trouble finding them. Or I didn't want to order from China and wait a long time, I don't remember now.

    • @QQTrick1QQ
      @QQTrick1QQ 5 років тому

      @@JLPicard440 Exactly, it's always a slow boat from China. I just put tape round the edge and foam taped the contacts to the battery to give it some pressure.

    • @agilliam1980
      @agilliam1980 4 роки тому +1

      QQTrick1QQ screw buying anything from China anymore!

  • @davebboggs2000
    @davebboggs2000 2 роки тому

    Just did it... peel the tab spot welds with pliers, then straighten tabs, a little square of tape on the positives to keep them in place put unit back in helmet and the retaining bezel holds it altogether... next change will take minutes...

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      Excellent! Glad you got it going again... 😀

  • @ViceCityMasta
    @ViceCityMasta 3 роки тому

    The cr2335 provides higher amperage than the cr2032 (300mah vs 235mah) so to be on the safe side I would get a cr2354 which provides more than enough amperage (560mah) and those will last much longer than either the cr2032 or the stock cr2335 because of more mah. But if you have to go with the cr2032, there's plenty of them with solder tabs available online, better than risking exploding the battery in your face while soldering

  • @justingreen4230
    @justingreen4230 3 роки тому

    This video showed up right away, it was exactly what I needed. Also well made and easy to follow, thank you for making it!

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому

      Sweet! You're welcome and thanks for the great feedback..😊

  • @tazzman2869
    @tazzman2869 5 років тому +2

    Also You should not have to replace that battery for at least 4 yrs and it can go up to 6yrs life.
    That battery is rechargeable via the solar panel cells above the viewing glass on the front of the helmet. Just place the helmet in direct sunlight for a few hours or set a shop light directly in front of the helmet for 8hrs and your good to go.
    If You do need to replace you could use paste solder and use a hair dryer to heat the paste solder.
    You could also use shrink tubing in conjunction with the paste solder that has a diameter that is 75%?? the diameter of the battery, just enough that the the tubing will wrap around the battery, and cut the tubing as wide as the battery. Wiggle the battery inside the shrink tubing and it should wrap around the whole battery . insert the tabs and heat the shrink tubing to secure the tabs in place. The tabs are the contact terminals so the top and bottom face of the battery do not need to be free from obstruction.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  5 років тому +1

      I think I did try to recharge.. but no luck. The helmet is probably between 4 and 6 years old.. so that's right in the lifespan. Thanks for the info....

    • @bodeine454
      @bodeine454 2 роки тому

      I wondered if that panel at the top was a solar panel but I thought you had to use rechargeable type button cells to be able to charge them. I'm wondering if the solar panel runs it when there's ample light and just switches over to battery when it's needed? Not sure

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому +2

      @@bodeine454 I think that panel at the top is a light sensor that triggers the helmet to go dark...

  • @cbr6864
    @cbr6864 Рік тому

    Great video mine got me this weekend

  • @robertlogan3421
    @robertlogan3421 Рік тому

    Awesome video. Thanks man for the help

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  Рік тому

      You're welcome! I'm glad it helped.. 😊

  • @mpirokajosephmgcokoca2355
    @mpirokajosephmgcokoca2355 Рік тому

    Just subscribed to this channel.
    Great video 👍

  • @seanseoltoir
    @seanseoltoir Рік тому

    Are the batteries wired in series or in parallel? If in parallel, you could replace both of them with a single 18650 battery...

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  Рік тому

      Good point... I don't remember how they are wired.

  • @MichaelRodriguez-tv9nx
    @MichaelRodriguez-tv9nx Місяць тому

    On removing the tab from the old battery use the same soldering gun to remove the tabs. The old battery's are already died so you can't hurt it.

  • @stclairstclair
    @stclairstclair 3 роки тому +1

    I'm a confused retired mechanic, As others have said here the battery on the left is dead, the battery on the right is fine,
    What has me confused is I own Rechargeable lithium ion button cell batteries LIR2459 (I thought I could use here)
    I use them for replacements on crank weather radios,
    Because this helmet recharges these batteries through its solar cells..(that's what I assumed right?!)
    The button cells in this helmet (Newsun 2335) are lithium ion's but not rechargeable,
    So this helmet uses solar cells to detect when to darken the screen but not to recharge the cells?
    I have button cell battery holders, so I'm going to remotely mount a 3v cell inside the helmet so I can just pop it out and replace it,
    I would really like some input here on your replacements.
    (I guess my REAL confusion is that HF sells a 50 dollar helmet that needs to go in the trash when a non rechargeable 3v battery dies...WTF)

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому +2

      Yea you pretty much got it! Those solar cells are for sensing the weld, not for recharging and they built the helmet in such a way, most people will just assume its junk and time for a new one when the batteries die.. I know, stupid right.. But yea your remote battery holder should work great. I am still using the 2032 batteries that I installed in the video. I don't weld very much so that's why they're holding up. When they die again, I'll go do a external holder..

    • @stclairstclair
      @stclairstclair 3 роки тому +1

      Take a Bath, I was trying to describe to my wife what my helmet was doing to me,
      But instead I showed her the beginning of your video while laughing non stop, Great job!
      BTW my helmet is up and running, Thanks a million!

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому +2

      @@stclairstclair LOL! Glad you got it going..

  • @PDonn
    @PDonn 2 роки тому

    Thanks a ton! Saved me some money

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      Awesome! Glad I could help... 😀

  • @pauldashiell4525
    @pauldashiell4525 4 роки тому +1

    I just did this to my HF helmet. I used the 2032 batteries as well. Seems to be working a lot better now. Great video. I was wondering how the 2032 batteries are holding up for you?

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +2

      They're still working... I don't remember how old the video is, but they're holding up well. I don't weld everyday though..

    • @pauldashiell4525
      @pauldashiell4525 4 роки тому

      @@JLPicard440 Thats good to know. It says you posted the video in January 2019. I dont weld everyday either. Mine seemed to work fine during daylight hours in my garage close to the door with a good amount of sunshine. Later in the evening or at night is when I was having the issues. I only had 1 bad battery too and replaced both. I'll probably order a couple of holders with leads and mount them externally on the cover next time for fast replacement. Again great video! Thanks for replying!

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +1

      @@pauldashiell4525 You're welcome! 😊

  • @electricstartclint
    @electricstartclint 4 роки тому

    Great video, going to do this tomorrow!

  • @chrisw4888
    @chrisw4888 4 роки тому +2

    That intro has me dying

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +1

      Lol.. I don't remember what I did!

  • @briandineen428
    @briandineen428 4 роки тому +2

    Just go on eBay and buy a whole new auto darkening lens for $9 you can even find some that have the removable button to replace battery easily

  • @asifannur
    @asifannur 4 роки тому

    Hi sir
    what if fixing the welding lens, if it doesn't work normally,
    from light to dark (not autodarkening)
    I first thought of batteries or modules,
    but I tried to swap or replace modules, the results didn't work,
    but on the old lens (cracked glass) still works
    I suspect there is a defect in the lens glass (the lens I just bought)

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +1

      It kinda sounds like it, especially if you've swapped the modules and still no joy! Did u check the batteries with a volt meter to make sure they're still good?

    • @asifannur
      @asifannur 4 роки тому

      Yes no problem on batterie,
      for example, I have 2 lenses A and B, of which B is broken, I swap modules from B to A, it turns out that on lens A I change the module no problem, only on lens B that doesn't work, is there a problem with the panel itself, because it can't auto from light to dark

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +1

      Do both modules work on A? If both modules work on A, then both modules shouldn't work on B if B is a bad panel. I'm not totally clear on what you've swapped.

    • @asifannur
      @asifannur 4 роки тому

      yes, right you mean, in panel A both modules can work, if installed in panel B it won't work, this is what I mean maybe the damage from the solar panel itself, is there a way if the solar panel doesn't work

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +1

      If panel A is working, then why not just use that and discard panel B?

  • @MichaelRodriguez-tv9nx
    @MichaelRodriguez-tv9nx Місяць тому

    Thank you for your help.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  Місяць тому

      You're welcome!

    • @MichaelRodriguez-tv9nx
      @MichaelRodriguez-tv9nx Місяць тому

      The repair worked but instead of attaching the tabs I just added solder to each tab and when I glued each corner of the case by putting books on top, waited for a few hours and the pressure on both sides of the battery are making it function fine. Thanks again.
      Proverbs 3:5-8

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  28 днів тому

      You're welcome! Glad you got it going. And you're right... we shouldn't lean on our own understanding... 😊

  • @samiam5557
    @samiam5557 5 років тому +3

    thanks man great video

  • @ronaldwprovo5530
    @ronaldwprovo5530 2 роки тому

    Thank you from Cheboygan mi

  • @kronoz3601
    @kronoz3601 Рік тому

    loved the intro

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  Рік тому

      Lol... Thank you. I've actually got a new one coming out on this where i'm using an external battery mount, so it's easy to access the batteries... 😀

  • @OldSneelock
    @OldSneelock 3 роки тому +2

    I had the Cheap HF helmet. It worked good for about 4 years.
    The batteries aren't replaceable. The factory installed batteries are sitting on the shelf going dead in the box. I bought another helmet and it was DOA. I returned it.
    I ended up buyIng a new one on EBay for about $40.00. Replaceable batteries, full size screen, and full adjustments.
    The CCP knockoff market is cutthroat. Once US Mtg sent the first operation over there everything, and I mean everything, they took with them was copied and is now being made by slave labor. Patents mean nothing.
    Once you set up the operation it is cheap to just run it. Hi end, low end, one plant makes it all.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому +1

      Yes the replaceable batteries would be nice... 🙂

  • @wanflap
    @wanflap 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much; maybe now I can actually get my money's worth out of something I bought from horrible freight!

  • @XTheJenovaProjectX
    @XTheJenovaProjectX 2 роки тому +2

    Bro…that intro
    LOL

  • @scarface4913
    @scarface4913 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the info ,but my lens keeps dark it doesn't lighten what can cause that

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +1

      My first guess is there's something wrong with the control board

  • @tazzman2869
    @tazzman2869 5 років тому +1

    You will Never find the battery with the clips Any place here in the US. The clips are put on at the factory where the battery is specially made for the Helmet. You might be able to get them from the factory where the battery is produced for Chicago Tools though its overseas in China but you will need a min purchase of 500 batteries .
    Manufacturer is Luis Wei Guangzhou Jiezhen Hardware Co., Ltd

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  5 років тому

      Yes, that was the problem I ran into... finding the battery with the clips. So I figured instead of fooling with all that, I'll just solder on my own clip and as long as the battery isn't over heated,.. it'll work for a good while... Thanks for the info.

  • @andik2329
    @andik2329 3 роки тому

    I will do this to my helmet tomorrow and I am thinking about an external battery holder for easy exchange.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому

      Yes that's a great idea, some other viewers made the same suggestion... Should work perfectly..

  • @MrTopwize253
    @MrTopwize253 4 роки тому

    So I accidentally ripped the wires out of my knob and I'm not sure the order in which they go back on it any help?

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому

      Arrrgh... I don't know without taking this one back apart again..

  • @Michel-rr5lu
    @Michel-rr5lu 4 місяці тому

    Do you use rechargeable battery

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 місяці тому

      HI... Not sure if you can get a 2032 battery in a rechargeable...

  • @lawrenceroman1623
    @lawrenceroman1623 4 роки тому

    Excellent instruction

  • @Rob-qc8qc
    @Rob-qc8qc Рік тому

    just so u know the yellow jacket on the batterie's isn't so the leads don't short its so the batterie's don't short on any points on the board just thought you might want to know

  • @palestinepete1356
    @palestinepete1356 4 роки тому

    Thanks. Much appreciated.

  • @DisneyUpBoilerUp
    @DisneyUpBoilerUp Рік тому +1

    I've watched 5 videos to change the batteries in this helmet, and no one ever shows actually taking the assembly off the helmet. I removed the clips, but it still won't come out.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  Рік тому

      Sorry about that, but mine came right out. I think there's fingers on the backside of the helmet that grip the darken assy... Just pry the fingers back and it comes right out. (I'm going by memory, I don't have it in front of me.)

    • @DisneyUpBoilerUp
      @DisneyUpBoilerUp Рік тому

      @JLPicard440 I finally got it! Lol. It took some finagling🤣.
      The helmet is about 10 or 11 years old, been out in the shed for a minute. 🤣

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  Рік тому

      Excellent! Glad you got it loose... 😀

  • @johnboy2814
    @johnboy2814 Рік тому

    Anybody have issues with solder sticking on the battery. I’ve tried sanding, grinding to get solder to stick, but will not. Tabs hold solder fine.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  Рік тому

      Possibly not hot enough. You have to be careful overheating these batteries. You may be better off to get a battery holder and run wires back to the board. Just mount the battery holder with some 2 sided tape or something like that to hold it...

  • @heyxilong
    @heyxilong 2 роки тому

    I found the 32s with tabs on amazon. 12.99 for a ten pack

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому +1

      Cool... yes those should work pretty good. Another viewer had a great tip. Put the battery in an external battery holder and attach it somewhere inside the helmet and run the wires back to the board. Then you can change the batteries anytime you want without much trouble...

  • @ARCSTREAMS
    @ARCSTREAMS 2 роки тому +1

    why are there batteries in these things if they have solar panels? i thought the solar cells are suppose to charge up some capacitors or something and make it work without batteries, or i figured these are special batteries made to hold the charge but then i see on one of my helmets it uses 2xAAA batteries, so can you please explain this, anyways i had the same flashing problem with both my helmets ,one i only use for tig the other for mig (2xAAA) and i failed a welding test the other day because of this shit ,not only was it burning my eyes but also all i could see was the glow of the arc and everything else was dark and not clear so i could not see how to properly progress the weld ,i tried changing the AAA batts and cleaning the sensors but still had this problem ,i guess its time to buy new chinese helmets huh

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      Yea that definitely sounds like a problem with the helmet, especially if you've already changed the batteries. Those solar cells aren't meant to charge the batteries, they are the light sensor that signals the helmet to go dark.

    • @ARCSTREAMS
      @ARCSTREAMS 2 роки тому

      @@JLPicard440 yes i just learned that the small sensors are for IR detection and the solar cell for UV,, i did what you showed in the vid and changed the coin batteries for my tig helmet but i am not sure if it did the trick, ill have to wait to test it but the old batteries seem to still be good, i had them tested with my amp meter and it showed the same charge on them as the new ones i installed so idk anymore i guess the board or the lcd lens is just no longer working ,luckily i have a new tig helmet still in the box i never used all these years so hopefully that works well and ill just have to find a cheap one for mig welding ,,btw it was a pain in the ass trying to solder the leads to those batteries ,solder would not stick despite me using sand paper to rough up the metal on the batteries but after many pain staking tries i finally got them soldered, the solder would break once i assembled it a few times so like i said a real pain in the ass taking it apart and doing it over, they might come apart again while im working or if the helmet gets smacked hard enough , so the batteries are there to operate the board right,, are they only on when the helmet is working and not draining all this time i hope?

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      @@ARCSTREAMS Yes, they are only being drained if the helmet switch is on. Question though.. I don't understand why u want a different hat for TIG VS. MIG? Just my curiosity.

    • @ARCSTREAMS
      @ARCSTREAMS 2 роки тому

      @@JLPicard440only my mig helmet has a switch button but i do not have a switch on my tig helmet so i assume the batteries are only being used or drained when the lens is darkening right? the reason i have two helmets for each process is because i like to keep my tig helmet clean of spatter that i get mostly when mig welding so i got one for mig that gets dirty and spattered which i do not mind as much as if it happens to my tig where i need good clarity to work so my tig helmet stays nice and clean most of the time ,just works for me

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      @@ARCSTREAMS Gotcha... logical. I tried a miller Econo-tig one time. I wasn't great at it, so i sold it.. probably should have stuck with it. No switch.. yes id say if the batteries last a good while that's the only explanation. not sure I like it going from a dormant mode to dark mode when it senses a weld in milliseconds after sitting who knows how long,.. but I guess it works!

  • @dirkthomas1042
    @dirkthomas1042 3 роки тому

    Well mine just crapped out I’m going to hobby lobby tomorrow and see if they have a hot knife to open that baby up and just cut the wires to the batteries and find a broken device and use the AA battery holder externally probably hot glue it to the inside of the hood

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому

      Yes, I like the idea of using an external battery. Some other viewers said the same thing. If I would have though of that, I would have done that too. My batteries are actually still working, but I don't weld very much.

  • @the-atic
    @the-atic 3 роки тому

    I bought a Hazard Faught helmet that was broken right out of the box unfortunately I didn't actually try to use it until after the return period expired...never again.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому

      Arrrgh... sorry to hear that..

  • @JoeHelwig
    @JoeHelwig 4 роки тому +1

    this is why the hemet is $40 bucks spend another 30 or 40 and get one that has replaceable batteries

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому

      I know... the way they got it sealed up is dumb. I guess it's their way of trying to force getting a new one.. but some people will get mad and buy another brand.

  • @ropadoped
    @ropadoped 21 день тому

    Thanks

  • @danidjojo
    @danidjojo 3 роки тому

    My helmet stays dark, I can't see what I'm welding 😓

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому +1

      That's awful! I think if the battery were dead, it would just appear to be off, but light enough you can see through it.

    • @danidjojo
      @danidjojo 3 роки тому

      @@JLPicard440 it did fell before it went dark

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 роки тому +1

      @@danidjojo They'll usually take a pretty good fall. You could have damaged the part you see through for the welding..

  • @JoshSmith-wo7zw
    @JoshSmith-wo7zw 2 роки тому

    Easy spend another 150 bucks and buy an Optrel you also loose the green screen as well when you buy a shield in that price range.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      Im sure those are better, but for someone who welds once in a while these actually work pretty good. Thanks for the info.

  • @1badpete999
    @1badpete999 4 роки тому +1

    They are selling the yellow battery with the lead already attached to it on amazon !

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому

      Yes, I think they had that one at the time of the video, but seemed like it was hard to get or the shipping was going to take a while, I don't remember now, but I elected to just pass on it. Maybe that's changed and it's more available now...

    • @TheDarthhair
      @TheDarthhair 4 роки тому

      Got a link? I'm not too confident in soldering to a battery.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +1

      @@TheDarthhair I don't have a link, but there's a few on amazon in the cr2032 with tabs. One of the tabs is going the wrong way, so you'll have to solder on a jumper wire to go back over to the board.

    • @TheDarthhair
      @TheDarthhair 4 роки тому

      Thanks, I just ordered a different helmet from Amazon. I'll pass this one on to a theater or film company to use a prop.

  • @carlthornton3076
    @carlthornton3076 2 роки тому

    Very Good!... #174 ✝ {8-15-2022}

  • @MemeRider
    @MemeRider 7 місяців тому

    Thanks!
    The true Gospel!
    Jesus Christ loves you and died, rose from the dead, and ascended to heaven to pay for your sin! Repent and turn to Him and you will walk in light and be saved. Read the book of John and Luke to see God's love for you!

  • @Pjdr3500
    @Pjdr3500 3 роки тому

    Made of Grade A Chineseium guaranteed to cook your retina.

  • @bigronwaggles404
    @bigronwaggles404 5 років тому +1

    One thing they don't tell you is you have to turn off the helmet when done, then the battery's will last a heck of a long time. Great helmet but don't be so cheap just buy a new helmet when the battery's go bad. it's only forty bucks on sale.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  5 років тому +1

      I know, but a battery is 4 bucks! I still use the helmet, and it works great. You're right, it needs to be turned off.

    • @justin6409
      @justin6409 5 років тому +1

      Set it to grinding mode. It disables the panel.

    • @MC-hs4mf
      @MC-hs4mf 5 років тому

      @@JLPicard440 how to turn it off? I have 2 cintrila inside and knob with 10,11, and 12 on outside

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  5 років тому

      @@MC-hs4mf I'm not sure which one you have, but the one here has a knob, like a volume knob, and it turns all the way to the left until it clicks. Then it's off.

    • @MC-hs4mf
      @MC-hs4mf 5 років тому

      @@JLPicard440 solid black without the blue decal. I dont think the shade knob clicks

  • @joeycottontailakajoeschmo3366
    @joeycottontailakajoeschmo3366 4 роки тому +2

    Better to go buy new helmet and swap out the auto darkening bit with your old helmet then return the new one. 💥
    None of this fiddle farting.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому +1

      That would be stealing.

    • @joeycottontailakajoeschmo3366
      @joeycottontailakajoeschmo3366 4 роки тому +2

      @@JLPicard440 who cares? I'm definitely not buying a new one or doing this. Maybe they will learn a lesson and make a better product with accessible batteries instead of this joke.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  4 роки тому

      @@joeycottontailakajoeschmo3366 OK

  • @michaelwhite8226
    @michaelwhite8226 5 років тому +1

    The best replacement for a Harbor Freight is the TRASH CAN don't trust your eyes and injury to a cheap helmet

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  5 років тому +6

      I used to have a expensive helmet. I can't say it was any better than this one..

    • @samfisherskiller
      @samfisherskiller 5 років тому +4

      Sounds like you have one or else you wouldn't be here .

  • @theotherside7634
    @theotherside7634 Рік тому

    heat gun.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  Рік тому

      Not sure how much heat the darkening part can put up with.. 😀

  • @rdubu2863
    @rdubu2863 2 роки тому

    okay im sorry that was all a big ass lie i never really charged mine via back feeding through the switch SORRRRRRY

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  2 роки тому

      Lol... I wasn't going to say anything!.. 😀

  • @hope2985
    @hope2985 3 місяці тому

    I curse Chicago Electric for this idiot design for this battery replacement design. I am so angry about the waste of time this involves…so stupid for them to make this helmet like this….i would have never bought this if I knew prior…..I am throwing this in the trash my time costs more to put myself through this.

    • @JLPicard440
      @JLPicard440  3 місяці тому

      Lol... yea, I understand. I would have made the batteries way more accessible. This is an older helmet, so Im hoping the newer models have fixed this problem.. 😊. I have a newer version of this video where I got an external battery holder from amazon and mounted it externally so I can now replace the batteries without taking anything apart again..