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== Blue Weller ==
 
== Blue Weller ==
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An updated version of the Black Weller, this one using number 8 bits, 800F / 425C more suitable for lead-free soldering.
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[[File:WSolderingIron_WellerBlue.JPG]]
  
 
== Maplin Temperature controlled ==
 
== Maplin Temperature controlled ==

Revision as of 12:01, 21 January 2014

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

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 / 425C more suitable for lead-free soldering.

WSolderingIron WellerBlue.JPG

Maplin Temperature controlled

Non-TC irons

Hot Air Gun