Elite Welding Hood

[Leons2003]

I've not had such a problem w/my BWE, but I'd check w/Miller, might be something they could do or suggest doing.
Good luck
L*S

[shorerider16]

The dealer wants me to purchase a new one I want to know what is wrong first.

Sounds like the dealer wants money to me. Mabye try a differnent dealer/ shop.

[Taw Paw]

My Elite will do this on occasion, usually I just push the power button and it works poperly after.? Like TS-Off-Road said, try turning down your sensitivity. I know if I turn mine up to much it stays dark, and then turns off after its 15-20 minute period, leaving you blinded.
Your not working outside in the sun by any chance are you?

No i am in a shop. The darn thing worked GREAT for a few years and then it started acting up. I am interested in knowing what is wrong, I am a freak like that. The dealer wants me to purchase a new one I want to know what is wrong first.

[Taw Paw]

Did you try turning the sensitivity down a bit?

I turned the sencor both ways no difference. I also tried blowing it out with air compressor. What do you thing about takeing the sensitivity knob off and checking out under it?

[shorerider16]

My Elite will do this on occasion, usually I just push the power button and it works poperly after.? Like TS-Off-Road said, try turning down your sensitivity. I know if I turn mine up to much it stays dark, and then turns off after its 15-20 minute period, leaving you blinded.
Your not working outside in the sun by any chance are you?

[welder_one]

i have the same hood, and a little bit back, i had the same problem. i took it in to the local miller dist. and they changes the lens for me, under warranty. i had the hood for less than one year.

[TS-Off-Road]

Did you try turning the sensitivity down a bit?

[Taw Paw]

I have been having an Elite Hood for a few years know i like it a lot. I have started having problems with it. I was woundering if anyone could help me diagnoise the problem. My local supply house was no help. At power on, it blinks twice as it is susposed to then it goes dark and stays dark. Tried adjusting darkness setting, changing new batterys it still does it. Can anyone help!!!!!

Taw Paw