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Where can I buy a good quality soldering iron?

Kashkai · 2010-12-16 15:14:39

I want to do some electrical work on my planes to fit UBECS as failsafes in case of problems with the escs in my planes. I tried a couple of model shops at lunchtime but they don't stock soldering irons. Where could I get a good quality 40w one?

16-12-2010 3:14pm

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Kashkai

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I want to do some electrical work on my planes to fit UBECS as failsafes in case of problems with the escs in my planes. I tried a couple of model shops at lunchtime but they don't stock soldering irons. Where could I get a good quality 40w one?

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#2 16-12-2010 5:52pm

coolwings

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Get a 80-100W one! You will be glad you did later.
A 40W is only enough for thin wires, or where the tip of it is bulky, with a metal reservoir to hold heat.

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#3 16-12-2010 6:04pm

fergal.b

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I use a gas soldering iron and find it very handy, you can get them in halfords.

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#4 16-12-2010 6:08pm

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maplin sell iron's or you could try here http://radionics.rs-online.com/web/

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#5 16-12-2010 6:35pm

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Antex @ Maplin

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#6 17-12-2010 9:42pm

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DealExtreme have 60w irons for under a tenner.

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