Welding Helmet

whats the difference in welding helmet filters?
i have seen #5 and #10 filters. which one should I use for a standard wire feed flux core welder? I don’t want to go blind so i guess, which one filter filters more UV?
The # is the amount of light that it filters, so you can see more or less depending on what type of welding you do.
For a Mig you could go between a #9-13, depending on your preference. I have a 10 or 11 in mine (I can’t remember). I think the 13 would be too dark and you couldn’t see much of anything (I wouldn’t), but a 9 would be too bright and you would need sunglasses under your hood.
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