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Suitable Soldering Iron?

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,582 ✭✭✭docentore


    get this one.

    only disadvantage is it comes with US or China plug, but it has ground cable. I modded mine with kettle lead. Works like a charm


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 470 ✭✭Joe Musashi


    docentore wrote: »
    get this one.

    only disadvantage is it comes with US or China plug, but it has ground cable. I modded mine with kettle lead. Works like a charm

    Cheers ;)

    Just checked on ebay there and found this one:

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Variable-Temperature-Soldering-Station-Iron-Kit-NEW-/120730956097?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item1c1c203141

    It's also on amazon but not available for postage to here. Actually I think might buy this one instead of the one on dealextreme. I've read about people waiting months for stuff from dealextreme which is a bit off-putting. If I ordered the necessary extras from dealextreme it would probably only work out a few euro cheaper too. I wouldn't have to use a power converter either for this iron.

    I think I'll buy that one on ebay and hope for the best. :cool:


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 470 ✭✭Joe Musashi


    So I bought the one from ebay. I plugged it in for the first time and there's smoke coming from the holes by the handle. :confused: That shouldn't be happening, should it? I tried it againb afterwards and it was still smoking.

    I'm wondering if I should contact the seller and get a refund or a replacement.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,828 ✭✭✭Reamer Fanny


    Smoking isnt normal unless your using a flux based solder, you could pick one up from your local woodies for €9.99 if your only interested in light wiring work, mod chip installation etc..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 720 ✭✭✭DrGreenthumb


    15watt irons with a good tip is all you need for most small soldering,

    peats sell diy soldering kits that are handy to get to grips with soldering


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