ARCCAPTAIN LY800J Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet: optical class 1/1/1/1

What it welds

The ARCCAPTAIN LY800J Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet is an auto-darkening.

OSHA's minimum shade depends on process and current, for example 10 for MIG above 60 amps and 8 for most home TIG; the dark range has to reach yours. OSHA's table.

Per the maker: switching 1/25000 seconds; optical class 1/1/1/1; power: solar. What each spec means.

Test the lens before every use; a lens that fails to darken exposes your eyes to the arc. Wear safety glasses with side shields under the helmet where chips can fly, as OSHA's fact sheet advises.

Also on the listing: dimensions of 6.69 x 9.45 x 11.8 inches and a weight of 2.55 lb.

Warranty, per the listing: 180 Days.

Is it the right machine for the job?

Buy it for

Everyday MIG and stick
Bench work

Skip it for

Work needing a shade outside its range
Grinding without a grind mode

What it does well, where it falls short

Does well

Optical class 1/1/1/1

Falls short

Shade range not stated

Power and setup notes

Ratings are the maker's own, stated under the maker's conditions. Follow the manual, wear eye protection of at least OSHA's minimum shade, keep combustibles away, ventilate, and have a licensed electrician install new circuits.

Rated output and specs

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

Model number	LY800J	Retailer
Product weight	2.55 lb	Retailer
Dimensions (seller)	6.69 x 9.45 x 11.8 inches	Retailer
Size	One size and adjustable	Retailer
Material	Polypropylene (PP)	Retailer
Warranty	180 Days	Retailer
Switching speed	1/25000 seconds	Retailer
Optical class	1/1/1/1	Retailer
Power	solar	Retailer