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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.
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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.

Revision as of 12:02, 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.

Maplin Temperature controlled

Non-TC irons

Hot Air Gun