Helmet-digital or regular Elite?

[Grumple]

Alright already.... I changed my order to the "digital" as it hadn't shipped yet. I am sure it will be fine either way but now I got the cream of the crop.

Grumple

[Wacko Welder]

I have a Miller Elite with the knobs you turn. I guess that is non-digital. Unless something is wrong, I think mine stays "ready" all the time. I set at 10, back sensitivity to light conditions . . . As soon as I strike an arc I go dark . . . Lay it down for an hour or so, put it on, strike an arc, it goes dark . . Am I supposed to be turning it on or readying it?

Seems to work perfectly . . . .

Steve (Extreme Newby)

[StillBoostin]

I have a Miller Elite with the knobs you turn. I guess that is non-digital. Unless something is wrong, I think mine stays "ready" all the time. I set at 10, back sensitivity to light conditions . . . As soon as I strike an arc I go dark . . . Lay it down for an hour or so, put it on, strike an arc, it goes dark . . Am I supposed to be turning it on or readying it?

Seems to work perfectly . . . .

Steve (Extreme Newby)

Your's is the the older Elite. The new digital you have to turn on after 15min. I wish the digital was auto on.

[fendermender]

I have a Miller Elite with the knobs you turn. I guess that is non-digital. Unless something is wrong, I think mine stays "ready" all the time. I set at 10, back sensitivity to light conditions . . . As soon as I strike an arc I go dark . . . Lay it down for an hour or so, put it on, strike an arc, it goes dark . . Am I supposed to be turning it on or readying it?

Seems to work perfectly . . . .

Steve (Extreme Newby)

Something might be wrong with mine or I may have to change the sensitivity.
Sometimes it "auto" on's and sometimes not.
I usuall strike an ark or two and if it doesn't darken I push the reset button and it does.
I went ahead and ordered a digital elite for the house yesterday morn. and the regular elite is still under warranty so I may send it back if the sensitivity thing doesn't work.
Randall

[Laiky]

no sensitivity setting should stop it from darkening when exposed to an arc! I might try a new battery if i were you.

[boldfabrication]

Sorry to say my elite went flying across the shop when it wouldnt darken while I was welding a rollcage that was in a tight spot no matter the sensitivity. This had happen more than once and I just had enough. I went with the 4 sensors cause I had had trouble with other helmets with anything less.
It held up though and now belongs to a good friend of mine, it was a great gift. I am now back to the oldskool $30 huntsman. Im not going to waste another $300+ for the digital. Its good to hear everyone else is happy with thiers.

[StillBoostin]

Sorry to say my elite went flying across the shop when it wouldnt darken while I was welding a rollcage that was in a tight spot no matter the sensitivity. This had happen more than once and I just had enough. I went with the 4 sensors cause I had had trouble with other helmets with anything less.
It held up though and now belongs to a good friend of mine, it was a great gift. I am now back to the oldskool $30 huntsman. Im not going to waste another $300+ for the digital. Its good to hear everyone else is happy with thiers.

The new fix shade MP-10 would be a great option for you. It is the same hood and headgear as the Elite's just a fix shade 10 or 11 or 12.4x4 window. Cheap too $33.47 bucks onEbay plus shipping (weldfabulous). Think I'm going to get one this week. Not sure if I'll get the fire or the pain black though.
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...lmets/mp10.php

[Laiky]

for 33 bucks you should buy one to throw next time an auto dark gives you a problem!! much cheaper and just as satisfying.

[boldfabrication]

This I know thats why it was a gift and I went back to the $33 helmet which is always dark so I shouldnt have a problem. BTW it held up nice, worked like nothing ever happened which does say something about the durability of it, just not my cup of tea .

[lanceman73]

Elite, Elite, and Elite! The best on the market, you won't go wrong.