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chris_31_01
20-01-2008, 08:59 PM
Anyone Know A Where To Get A Good Solding Iron At The Right Price I Think I Need To Invest In One
dx100-uk
21-01-2008, 12:30 AM
get one of the temp controlled soldering irons from maplins
about ?25 but you'll never need another one.
dx100uk
russo121
08-04-2008, 11:52 PM
I agree with the temp control irons. Stay away from the butane powered irons unless your onsite or away from a socket, they arent very precise and can burn vital components from the jet vent if your not too careful.
pearky
08-04-2008, 11:56 PM
weller are good irons
robsdesk
13-04-2008, 10:47 PM
15-18w Antec irons work well, depends what you're doing though - smaller stuff wants a narrow tip & lower power whereas a big join needs more heat & larger tip.
fruitbatsmith
16-04-2008, 06:41 PM
i use a gas one from rs because im mobile its good but cost ?60 and eats tips
andrew
01-05-2008, 10:31 AM
weller temperature controlled soldering station stock no wel whs40lt . exellent kit available from most biulders merchant or diy shops that use toolbank catalogue, pricy but worth every penny.
it depends what you want it for. personally i've never needed to solder chips to pcb's so my cheap gas soldering iron works a treat.
cmia-developments
01-05-2008, 11:09 PM
i agree weller are 1 of the top out there
andywebmail
17-05-2008, 09:10 AM
TRY THIS FOR UNDER A TENNER,BUT BE QUICK!
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I have tried those irons from maplins and they don't last (u'll be Lucky to get 12 months out of it)
anyway just my 2p worth
cheers
rasta456
23-10-2008, 01:06 PM
well i had mine from maplins 3 years ago and its still going strong now
big evil
16-12-2008, 05:20 PM
maplins are usely good had mie five years now,if yours has gone just take it back they should swap it for you
plexo
16-12-2008, 10:35 PM
most of the cheap 1's from maplins the tips go after a while, usually last me about 6-8 months or so, its cheaper to buy a new iron than new tips lol
garmin2
06-06-2012, 11:27 PM
Weller definately seem to be one of the better makes.
pande_monium
07-06-2012, 04:59 PM
I have tried those irons from maplins and they don't last (u'll be Lucky to get 12 months out of it)
anyway just my 2p worth
cheers
Bought my temp controlled soldering iron from Maplins about 3-4 years back for ?30 I think... still going strong. One issue though... I couldn't get fine tips for this iron. If you're looking to do some really fine/tricky soldering, I'd suggest going for something else. For most day-to-day stuff, this works swell. The Antec ones someone mentioned from Maplins are also great.
I had a Weller Microtip 12v soldering iron... but once the tip was worn out, I couldn't find a replacement... had to trash the iron. ?20 down the drain.
I'd suggest that when you invest/buy a soldering iron, make sure that it has spare tips available easily. Or buy a cheap one which you won't regret chucking in the bin if the tip's gone.
Davx8
21-06-2012, 10:56 PM
I would go with a weller for bench use , and also a gas filled portable iron for more larger components for more heat .
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