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Soldering Iron
« on: 26 February 2010, 15:58:37 »
Its time i bought myself a decent iron, only one i have is a very old Draper budget. Need to do some wiring on the bike soon, now while KevinW and TB are cringing at the possible outcomes  ::)

I was thinking of getting this gas powered one:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand+Tools/Electricians+Tools/Gas+Soldering+Kit+5+Piece/d10/sd170/p78242

I like the idea of no wires, i won't be needing it for any serious PCB work, but mostly just joining wires together.
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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #1 on: 26 February 2010, 16:00:35 »
I would say that unless you absolutely have to be able to solder where there is no power supply, you will be much better off with a mains one and an extension lead.

They are handy to have for occasional use but not as your only iron IMHO.

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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #2 on: 26 February 2010, 16:02:17 »
Agree entirely with Kev.... 


Maplins have a few reasonable options,.  but for proper ones, RS or Farnell

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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #3 on: 26 February 2010, 16:02:32 »
Only be used in the garage, wiring that will be done is to generate some aux power leads to my tank bag.

Something like this be ok?

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand+Tools/Electricians+Tools/Soldering+Iron+40w+230V/d10/sd170/p74671
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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #4 on: 26 February 2010, 16:04:58 »
I have one of these, nightmare!!!!, stick with mains and get a Weller
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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #5 on: 26 February 2010, 16:07:41 »
.. In fact, I have (literally) just been using an Iron that I bought for occasional jobs in the office when I was stuck without one. Not great by any means but does the job nicely. Little variable heat soldering station from crMaplins.

Catalogue number N78AR currently £14.99. :y

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=35016

I fully expected it to be total sh1te but it has exceeded my expectations. It would be my recommendation, TBH. Delicate enough to do intricate stuff reasonably well, and powerful enough if you turn the wick up to solder reasonably hefty connections.

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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #6 on: 26 February 2010, 16:09:38 »
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I have one of these, nightmare!!!!, stick with mains and get a Weller

Agreed. Long in the tooth now but every time I see a Weller TCP at a junk sale I snap it up. Wonderful irons if you use one heavily.

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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #7 on: 26 February 2010, 16:11:57 »
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.. In fact, I have (literally) just been using an Iron that I bought for occasional jobs in the office when I was stuck without one. Not great by any means but does the job nicely. Little variable heat soldering station from crMaplins.

Catalogue number N78AR currently £14.99. :y

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=35016

I fully expected it to be total sh1te but it has exceeded my expectations. It would be my recommendation, TBH. Delicate enough to do intricate stuff reasonably well, and powerful enough if you turn the wick up to solder reasonably hefty connections.

Kevin

Cheers Kev, that looks perfect. Need to visit Maplins on Monday anyway. Half price at the moment too  :)
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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #8 on: 26 February 2010, 16:27:31 »
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.. In fact, I have (literally) just been using an Iron that I bought for occasional jobs in the office when I was stuck without one. Not great by any means but does the job nicely. Little variable heat soldering station from crMaplins.

Catalogue number N78AR currently £14.99. :y

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=35016

I fully expected it to be total sh1te but it has exceeded my expectations. It would be my recommendation, TBH. Delicate enough to do intricate stuff reasonably well, and powerful enough if you turn the wick up to solder reasonably hefty connections.

Kevin
Interesting recommendation that.  I might well get one as I can't afford a "proper" one at present.

I have a 15W Antex that I bought in 1973 which appears to have acquired a 25W element at some stage.  That is backed-up by a Weller soldering gun that is very good where heat loss is high such as automotive wiring.
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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #9 on: 26 February 2010, 16:46:56 »
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.. In fact, I have (literally) just been using an Iron that I bought for occasional jobs in the office when I was stuck without one. Not great by any means but does the job nicely. Little variable heat soldering station from crMaplins.

Catalogue number N78AR currently £14.99. :y

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=35016

I fully expected it to be total sh1te but it has exceeded my expectations. It would be my recommendation, TBH. Delicate enough to do intricate stuff reasonably well, and powerful enough if you turn the wick up to solder reasonably hefty connections.

Kevin
Yup, have a couple of them myself as backups.  Only pain is the bit often comes lose when it heats up, so pliers to tighten ;D
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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #10 on: 26 February 2010, 16:47:56 »
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I have one of these, nightmare!!!!, stick with mains and get a Weller

Agreed. Long in the tooth now but every time I see a Weller TCP at a junk sale I snap it up. Wonderful irons if you use one heavily.

Kevin
Has i bit of trouble with my TCP (now sorted), was so lost without it, started getting a collection of the irons (only got one base station though)
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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #11 on: 26 February 2010, 16:48:54 »
Tunnie, the little Antex from craplins aren't too bad either, though probably better for smaller work
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Re: Soldering Iron
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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #13 on: 26 February 2010, 16:55:39 »
Weller @ £45 is a tad more than i was planning to spend, i think something like that far beyond my skill level, think that £15 from Maplins should do the job, only going to be joining a few wires
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Re: Soldering Iron
« Reply #14 on: 26 February 2010, 16:58:13 »
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Weller @ £45 is a tad more than i was planning to spend, i think something like that far beyond my skill level, think that £15 from Maplins should do the job, only going to be joining a few wires
Worth every penny imho though...
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