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kevin2306



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:08 pm    Post subject: Soldering Iron Reply with quote
Been doing some rewiring on my sons moped today due to a badly routed section of the loom catching the exhaust.
The electric iron I use is quite old and beyond its best, it doesn't seem to get to temperature any more.
What make do you find decent?

Kev
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DM



Joined: 21 Dec 2008
Posts: 212
Location: North Cornwall
PostPosted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you can warrant the cost a Weller such as the PS-2D 24V soldering station would be ideal.

Far better than the normal soldering irons available.
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Rick
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Are butane gas-powered irons any use? I noticed a pile of them in Aldi, although they don't come with gas included.

RJ
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kevin2306



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ive bought a new Antex Iron along with some 60/40 lead solder.
I suspect the Maplins solder I have been using is half the issue Ive experienced.

Kevin
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