Variable Temperature Soldering Irons

Variable Temperature Soldering Irons

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27 February 2010 at 13:19 #25750
Robin Lee
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Hi All, my old soldering iron needs replacing. I am interested in using a variable temperature soldering iron to enable the construction of complex things such as lattice masts. I have read reviews where builders have used solders of different melting points with a variable temperature soldering iron. Has anybody experience of this? Can one use a simple (cheap) soldering iron such as that on offer by Maplins for £14.99 which has a knob controlled temperature for adjustment 180-480 deg C or must one use a more expensive one like that sold by Hobbystores for £99 which has a selectable temperature 5–450 deg C? Also – where can get suitable solders?
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27 February 2010 at 13:19 #5070
Robin Lee
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27 February 2010 at 15:58 #25754
Dave Milbourn
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http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=10271

I’ve used one of these for the last three years. It’s done maybe 4000 ACTion units! I think that Squires Tools sell the range of Carr’s solders and fluxes.

Hope this helps.

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27 February 2010 at 16:27 #25755
Robin Lee
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Thanks for the information Dave. Pretty good testimony of 3 years and 4000 units. Thanks for pointing me at Carr’s as well – looks just the job.

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