just ordered an antex soldering iron hp80watt.
quite a high wattage so will it be OK for tinning and simmering wires this small?
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just ordered an antex soldering iron hp80watt.
quite a high wattage so will it be OK for tinning and simmering wires this small?
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I'd say it would be fine on wire but would be wary with components but not overly experienced myself.
dont really do component soldering, just wires from time to time whenever I have a project on the go...
It'll be fine just don't go crazy with it. Keep light handed.
Watch your fingers as well, an iron with that sort of Wattage has a lot of hot metal in front of the handle (in my experience).
I must say 80W is a fucking poker, not a soldering iron. How big is the bit? - big ones take ages to cool down.
80W isnt big. This is what you call a big soldering iron. Was originally bought for soldering battery lugs on a vehicle but these days I mainly use it for poking into the eyes of my enemies before dismembering and finally killing them. Very effective...Anyone here got a problem with that? (">Quote:
Originally Posted by coin-op
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Is that any good for PCB's? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BigBird
i got this one from lidl £8.99 only 48watt
ideal for home hobby
adjustable temp.
http://www.lidl-service.com/cps/rde/...0PLS%2048%20A1
- Adjustable between approx. 100-500°C for optimum working temperature
- Precise soldering for electronic devices, models and hobbies
- Comfortable to use with soft handle
- Integrated soldering sponge for clean work
- Convenient soldering iron storage with heat-resistant metal spiral spring
- Robust housing with on/off switch
- [1] With handy drawer for accessories
- [2] Includes 2 standard soldering tips (1 x mounted) and 2 x soldering tin of 20g (Ø 1.5mm / 1.0mm)
- Rated power: 48W
- Approx. 2.85m power cable – of which approx. 1.85m is cable to station