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Where can I buy a good quality soldering iron?

  • 16-12-2010 04:14PM
    #1
    Kashkai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,399 ✭✭✭


    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
    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    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.


  • #3
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 6,384 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


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


  • #4
    thenightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,651 ✭✭✭thenightrider


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


  • #5
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,355 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    Antex @ Maplin


  • #6
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    DealExtreme have 60w irons for under a tenner.


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