Difference between revisions of "Soldering Irons"
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== Maplin Temperature controlled == | == Maplin Temperature controlled == | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | Have a display of temperature, so can be adjusted for both leaded and lead-free work. | ||
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| + | File:WSolderingIron_TempControllable.JPG | ||
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== Non-TC irons == | == Non-TC irons == | ||
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| + | 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:WHeatshrinkWorkstation2.JPG|Heatshrink tool removed for hand-held use | File:WHeatshrinkWorkstation2.JPG|Heatshrink tool removed for hand-held use | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | == We'd like to get == | ||
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| + | A flexible temperature-controlled (with temperature readout) re-work station with iron and hot air tools. | ||
[[Category:Tools and Equipment]] | [[Category:Tools and Equipment]] | ||
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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'.
General purpose iron.
Desolder pump with built-in heating element.
Hot Air Gun
Heatshrink tool in its workstation stand
Heatshrink tool removed for hand-held use
We'd like to get
A flexible temperature-controlled (with temperature readout) re-work station with iron and hot air tools.