Hi,
As the title says my autodarkening welding mask got wet and no longer works. I don't know how long it was wet for (hours - couple of days).
I've tried to dry it out and when it still didn't work I opened it up to help any residual moisture dry out but it seems dry, and the two lithium cells (CR2430) are still showing 2.94v and 3.02v. NB there's also a solar panel under the circuitboard and cells.
This is a long shot perhaps - but any suggestions as to how diagnose it's problems? - how to get it working ? - maybe some WD40 in the switches? - or do I just have to buy a new one?
thanks
m
As the title says my autodarkening welding mask got wet and no longer works. I don't know how long it was wet for (hours - couple of days).
I've tried to dry it out and when it still didn't work I opened it up to help any residual moisture dry out but it seems dry, and the two lithium cells (CR2430) are still showing 2.94v and 3.02v. NB there's also a solar panel under the circuitboard and cells.
This is a long shot perhaps - but any suggestions as to how diagnose it's problems? - how to get it working ? - maybe some WD40 in the switches? - or do I just have to buy a new one?
![DSCF0402.JPG DSCF0402.JPG](https://www.electro-tech-online.com/data/attachments/73/73294-2f7cbf150e175dcf3b9b4ae13d7d30dc.jpg)
![DSCF0403.JPG DSCF0403.JPG](https://www.electro-tech-online.com/data/attachments/73/73295-723811d8ff2d3a0e99f314d0df722fc3.jpg)
thanks
m