OT: Solar Eclipse sunglasses -- legit, better and still cheap
This is a better option and it doesn't cost much, only $6 its not the gimmicky stuff that you see sold in stores, and its the same material specified for welding masks to filter the solar light. It's the same specification used by astronomers for their telescope equipment but these are welding goggles, so it's light weight and costs less, These are found at Harbor Freight and other places with tools pass it on https://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welding-helmets/2-piece-welding-goggle... <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harborfreight.com%2Fwelding%2Fwelding-helmets%2F2-piece-welding-goggles-set-35712.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFPbNNUpb5KMLVsW65ZYez-XMLOuQ> -- _ ____ / \__/ Scotty, We Need More Power !! \_/ _\__ Aye, Cap'n, but we've only got 80 col's !!
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 7:52 AM, Dan Roganti <ragooman@gmail.com> wrote:
This is a better option and it doesn't cost much, only $6 its not the gimmicky stuff that you see sold in stores, and its the same material specified for welding masks to filter the solar light. It's the same specification used by astronomers for their telescope equipment but these are welding goggles, so it's light weight and costs less, These are found at Harbor Freight and other places with tools pass it on https://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welding-helmets/2- piece-welding-goggles-set-35712.html <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harborfreight.com%2Fwelding%2Fwelding-helmets%2F2-piece-welding-goggles-set-35712.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFPbNNUpb5KMLVsW65ZYez-XMLOuQ>
FYI, The ANSI Z87.1.1989 spec [American] and the ISO 12312-2 spec [International] are basically the same eye-wear safety spec They both specify the same requirements for the solar filters -- _ ____ / \__/ Scotty, We Need More Power !! \_/ _\__ Aye, Cap'n, but we've only got 80 col's !!
Heh, don't know that I'd trust a Harmful Freight device with my eyesight, but there are many other suppliers that will carry name-brand eye protection. The goggle type devices are often called "cutting glasses" or "cutting goggles" because they're only used when cutting or welding with an oxy-fuel torch -- electric arc welding requires full face protection from the UV given off by the arc as it'll sunburn any exposed skin. Many big box hardware stores carry either Lincoln, Hobart, or Miller branded safety gear, which is fine, safe stuff. We went in for new glasses last week, and the optometrist had cardboard and film filter glasses for free in their lobby. Thanks, Jonathan On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 8:22 AM, Dan Roganti via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 7:52 AM, Dan Roganti <ragooman@gmail.com> wrote:
This is a better option and it doesn't cost much, only $6 its not the gimmicky stuff that you see sold in stores, and its the same material specified for welding masks to filter the solar light. It's the same specification used by astronomers for their telescope equipment but these are welding goggles, so it's light weight and costs less, These are found at Harbor Freight and other places with tools pass it on https://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welding-helmets/2- piece-welding-goggles-set-35712.html <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww. harborfreight.com%2Fwelding%2Fwelding-helmets%2F2-piece- welding-goggles-set-35712.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg= AFQjCNFPbNNUpb5KMLVsW65ZYez-XMLOuQ>
FYI, The ANSI Z87.1.1989 spec [American] and the ISO 12312-2 spec [International] are basically the same eye-wear safety spec They both specify the same requirements for the solar filters
-- _ ____ / \__/ Scotty, We Need More Power !! \_/ _\__ Aye, Cap'n, but we've only got 80 col's !!
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:16 AM, systems_glitch via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Heh, don't know that I'd trust a Harmful Freight device with my eyesight, but there are many other suppliers that will carry name-brand eye protection.
yea, that's why I basically said any other tool store But even Amazon was busted recently for selling counterfiets The goggle type devices are often called "cutting glasses" or
"cutting goggles" because they're only used when cutting or welding with an oxy-fuel torch -- electric arc welding requires full face protection from the UV given off by the arc as it'll sunburn any exposed skin. Many big box hardware stores carry either Lincoln, Hobart, or Miller branded safety gear, which is fine, safe stuff.
yea, I don't mind paying extra for those either I don't have a welding mask any longer for many years, simply because I don't have room to weld anything. I was going to check the other local tool stores around here if they have the same goggles in stock
We went in for new glasses last week, and the optometrist had cardboard and film filter glasses for free in their lobby.
now that is one I would be very leery about trusting for my eyesight, it's sounds no different than the gimmicky sunglasses sold elsewhere -- _ ____ / \__/ Scotty, We Need More Power !! \_/ _\__ Aye, Cap'n, but we've only got 80 col's !!
I work for an optometry chain, this email was sent to everyone last week: If a patient inquires on directly viewing the eclipse, we should advise them that even their darkest sunglasses can’t protect them from damage caused by looking directly at the sun during an eclipse and we recommend avoiding it at all costs. Because our message is clear, and we want to reduce confusion about eclipse safety, we will not be stocking eclipse eyewear within the offices. Along with the American Optometric Association and NASA, we should also caution our patients against purchasing the ‘eclipse glasses’ found online, as they (like many online products) may not provide the protection claimed by the manufacturer. For more information on eclipse safety, please visit www.aoa.org and eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety. On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:35 AM, Dan Roganti via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:16 AM, systems_glitch via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Heh, don't know that I'd trust a Harmful Freight device with my eyesight, but there are many other suppliers that will carry name-brand eye protection.
yea, that's why I basically said any other tool store But even Amazon was busted recently for selling counterfiets
The goggle type devices are often called "cutting glasses" or
"cutting goggles" because they're only used when cutting or welding with an oxy-fuel torch -- electric arc welding requires full face protection from the UV given off by the arc as it'll sunburn any exposed skin. Many big box hardware stores carry either Lincoln, Hobart, or Miller branded safety gear, which is fine, safe stuff.
yea, I don't mind paying extra for those either I don't have a welding mask any longer for many years, simply because I don't have room to weld anything. I was going to check the other local tool stores around here if they have the same goggles in stock
We went in for new glasses last week, and the optometrist had cardboard
and
film filter glasses for free in their lobby.
now that is one I would be very leery about trusting for my eyesight, it's sounds no different than the gimmicky sunglasses sold elsewhere
-- _ ____ / \__/ Scotty, We Need More Power !! \_/ _\__ Aye, Cap'n, but we've only got 80 col's !!
-- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:15 AM, Jason Perkins <perkins.jason@gmail.com> wrote:
I work for an optometry chain, this email was sent to everyone last week:
If a patient inquires on directly viewing the eclipse, we should advise them that even their darkest sunglasses can’t protect them from damage caused by looking directly at the sun during an eclipse and we recommend avoiding it at all costs. Because our message is clear, and we want to reduce confusion about eclipse safety, we will not be stocking eclipse eyewear within the offices.
Along with the American Optometric Association and NASA, we should also caution our patients against purchasing the ‘eclipse glasses’ found online, as they (like many online products) may not provide the protection claimed by the manufacturer. For more information on eclipse safety, please visit www.aoa.org and eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety.
FYI, this helps explain the specifications The ANSI Z87.1.1989 spec [American] and the ISO 12312-2 spec [International] are basically the same eye-wear safety spec They both specify the same requirements for the solar filters -- _ ____ / \__/ Scotty, We Need More Power !! \_/ _\__ Aye, Cap'n, but we've only got 80 col's !!
Thanks for the information! W.R.T. welding gear, it's typical for cutting glasses to come with a Shade 5 insert, and for arc welding helmets and face shields to be Shade 10. So, according to the recommendations, anything you get stock at the hardware store is likely to be too weak. Now, it's also my understanding that the shade value is for reducing eye strain and the worker's comfort -- too low of a shade will strain your eyes, but it's my understanding that the UV protection is inherent in any shade insert. So, if you do happen to have too weak of a shade insert in your gear, it'll probably make looking at a too-bright source unpleasant, but not dangerous. Again, what I've been told, so don't trust your eyeballs to that! I'd be surprised if the optometrist was giving out insufficient eyewear, since they would likely be legally liable for any eye damage resulting from the use of the glasses they were handing out. Thanks, Jonathan On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:22 AM, Dan Roganti via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:15 AM, Jason Perkins <perkins.jason@gmail.com> wrote:
I work for an optometry chain, this email was sent to everyone last week:
If a patient inquires on directly viewing the eclipse, we should advise them that even their darkest sunglasses can’t protect them from damage caused by looking directly at the sun during an eclipse and we recommend avoiding it at all costs. Because our message is clear, and we want to reduce confusion about eclipse safety, we will not be stocking eclipse eyewear within the offices.
Along with the American Optometric Association and NASA, we should also caution our patients against purchasing the ‘eclipse glasses’ found online, as they (like many online products) may not provide the protection claimed by the manufacturer. For more information on eclipse safety, please visit www.aoa.org and eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety.
FYI, this helps explain the specifications The ANSI Z87.1.1989 spec [American] and the ISO 12312-2 spec [International] are basically the same eye-wear safety spec They both specify the same requirements for the solar filters -- _ ____ / \__/ Scotty, We Need More Power !! \_/ _\__ Aye, Cap'n, but we've only got 80 col's !!
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 11:20 AM, systems_glitch via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Thanks for the information! W.R.T. welding gear, it's typical for cutting glasses to come with a Shade 5 insert, and for arc welding helmets and face shields to be Shade 10. So, according to the recommendations, anything you get stock at the hardware store is likely to be too weak.
Now, it's also my understanding that the shade value is for reducing eye strain and the worker's comfort -- too low of a shade will strain your eyes, but it's my understanding that the UV protection is inherent in any shade insert. So, if you do happen to have too weak of a shade insert in your gear, it'll probably make looking at a too-bright source unpleasant, but not dangerous. Again, what I've been told, so don't trust your eyeballs to that!
I'd be surprised if the optometrist was giving out insufficient eyewear, since they would likely be legally liable for any eye damage resulting from the use of the glasses they were handing out.
Thanks, Jonathan
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With my kids I plan to use a shadow box, not look at the sun directly anyway.
Jason - thanks for the 'official' info - We're going to do the project with paper thing so we can see it's reflection but not directly. Better to be safe than eye damaged .. On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:15 AM, Jason Perkins via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I work for an optometry chain, this email was sent to everyone last week:
If a patient inquires on directly viewing the eclipse, we should advise them that even their darkest sunglasses can’t protect them from damage caused by looking directly at the sun during an eclipse and we recommend avoiding it at all costs. Because our message is clear, and we want to reduce confusion about eclipse safety, we will not be stocking eclipse eyewear within the offices.
Along with the American Optometric Association and NASA, we should also caution our patients against purchasing the ‘eclipse glasses’ found online, as they (like many online products) may not provide the protection claimed by the manufacturer. For more information on eclipse safety, please visit www.aoa.org and eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety.
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:35 AM, Dan Roganti via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:16 AM, systems_glitch via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Heh, don't know that I'd trust a Harmful Freight device with my eyesight, but there are many other suppliers that will carry name-brand eye protection.
yea, that's why I basically said any other tool store But even Amazon was busted recently for selling counterfiets
The goggle type devices are often called "cutting glasses" or
"cutting goggles" because they're only used when cutting or welding with an oxy-fuel torch -- electric arc welding requires full face protection from the UV given off by the arc as it'll sunburn any exposed skin. Many big box hardware stores carry either Lincoln, Hobart, or Miller branded safety gear, which is fine, safe stuff.
yea, I don't mind paying extra for those either I don't have a welding mask any longer for many years, simply because I don't have room to weld anything. I was going to check the other local tool stores around here if they have the same goggles in stock
We went in for new glasses last week, and the optometrist had cardboard
and
film filter glasses for free in their lobby.
now that is one I would be very leery about trusting for my eyesight, it's sounds no different than the gimmicky sunglasses sold elsewhere
-- _ ____ / \__/ Scotty, We Need More Power !! \_/ _\__ Aye, Cap'n, but we've only got 80 col's !!
-- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085
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