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More details and photos to follow [[User:Dclarke|Dclarke]] ([[User talk:Dclarke|talk]]) 04:47, 10 January 2014 (EST)


== Black Weller ==
== Black Weller ==
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The 'classic' temperature controlled bench soldering iron, used in industry for years, and replacement parts are still available.
The 'classic' temperature controlled bench soldering iron, used in industry for years, and replacement parts are still available.


[[File:WSolderingIron_WellerBlack.JPG]]
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File:WSolderingIron_WellerBlack.JPG
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The Weller TCP irons use a unique temperature control mechanism, where the magnetic properties (Curie-point) of the bit itself control the point where the power to the iron is switched off. Each bit has a stamped in the end to denote the switching temperature, the black Weller should use number 7 bits, 700F / 370C suitable for leaded soldering.
The Weller TCP irons use a unique temperature control mechanism, where the magnetic properties (Curie-point) of the bit itself control the point where the power to the iron is switched off. Each bit has a stamped in the end to denote the switching temperature, the black Weller should use number 7 bits, 700F / 370C suitable for leaded soldering.
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== Blue Weller ==
== Blue Weller ==


An updated version of the Black Weller, this one using number 8 bits, 800F / 425C more suitable for lead-free soldering.
An updated version of the Black Weller, this one using number 8 bits, 800F / 430C more suitable for lead-free soldering.


[[File:WSolderingIron_WellerBlue.JPG]]
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File:WSolderingIron_WellerBlue.JPG
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== Maplin Temperature controlled ==
== Maplin Temperature controlled ==
We have two of these. The elements have burned out previously and been replaced - this is not an easy fix, and when they next give problems replacement units should be bought.
Have a display of temperature, so can be adjusted for both leaded and lead-free work.
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File:WSolderingIron_TempControllable.JPG
</gallery>


== Non-TC irons ==
== Non-TC irons ==
These irons do not have temperature feedback, although some may be able to be set 'hotter' or 'cooler'.
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File:WSolderingIron_Controllable1.JPG|General purpose iron.
File:WElectricDesolderer.JPG|Desolder pump with built-in heating element.
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== Hot Air Gun ==
== Hot Air Gun ==
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File:WHeatshrinkWorkstation1.JPG|Heatshrink tool in its workstation stand
File:WHeatshrinkWorkstation2.JPG|Heatshrink tool removed for hand-held use
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== We'd like to get ==
A flexible temperature-controlled (with temperature readout) re-work station with iron and hot air tools.


[[Category:Tools and Equipment]]
[[Category:Tools and Equipment]]

Latest revision as of 16:10, 22 February 2019

Soldering Irons
Manufacturer Various
Model Various
AKA {{{aka}}}
Obtained
Location Electronics Area
Team Electronics
Induction Required No
Booking {{{booking}}}
Status Defunct
Tools:   all pageslistPower ToolsBroken tools     {{}}


Black Weller

The 'classic' temperature controlled bench soldering iron, used in industry for years, and replacement parts are still available.

The Weller TCP irons use a unique temperature control mechanism, where the magnetic properties (Curie-point) of the bit itself control the point where the power to the iron is switched off. Each bit has a stamped in the end to denote the switching temperature, the black Weller should use number 7 bits, 700F / 370C suitable for leaded soldering.

Blue Weller

An updated version of the Black Weller, this one using number 8 bits, 800F / 430C more suitable for lead-free soldering.

Maplin Temperature controlled

We have two of these. The elements have burned out previously and been replaced - this is not an easy fix, and when they next give problems replacement units should be bought.

Have a display of temperature, so can be adjusted for both leaded and lead-free work.

Non-TC irons

These irons do not have temperature feedback, although some may be able to be set 'hotter' or 'cooler'.

Hot Air Gun

We'd like to get

A flexible temperature-controlled (with temperature readout) re-work station with iron and hot air tools.