What eye protection for a plasma cutter? Shade?

[divorced]

Just wondering what kind of eye protection I need when using a plasma cutter. I guess I need something dark enough to protect my eyes when looking directly at it, but not too dark that I can't see when not looking at the "fire", but only when dragging.

Anyway, I bought a Lincoln welding goggle thing with a flip up lense. The tinted lens says "SFH-5 Z87.1-1989. CSA Z94.3 CE 95" if that means anything. Are these dark enough? Should I get something else?

Thanks. It took a couple days for my eyes to straighten up after not using any tinted eye protection, so please help me, I don't wanna screw up anymore . Thanks.

 

[Hossbaby50]

Shade 5 is what I was recommend in my welding class for oxy/ace, torch, and plasma cutting.

I have seen people do it with sunglasses though that are UV protectant. I can't say I would do that unless it was the only option though.

Harley

 

[gone huntin]

Those should do just fine, my plasma cutter came with green tinted goggles.

 

[divorced]

Thanks guys, it sounds like I should be set!


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