Welding the Solar Eclipse

Our TV news said 14 was too much and 12 was barely enough. Glasses they are selling supposedly are 13. I really don't know what my welding helmet goes to with variable. With not having specific setting on it, I'd be afraid to set it too light. Might try to get the glasses in next couple days. If not, can watch on SCI. Just not the same as actually getting outside and seeing firsthand. I think they said it will be around 80% eclipse here.