I hope 20 pound is the price, not the weight...
Get yourself something like a Weller, for example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Weller-Solder-Soldering-Station-WESD51-50-Watt-Digital-Adjustable-NEW-/380469820361?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5895c4bbc9
This is the same I got, and love it! You may want to order a few
different tips, they are pretty cheap and may come in handy.
There are simpler models, without the digital adjustment, that work
pretty well too. And cheaper! like:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WELLER-SOLDER-STATION-WES51-50-WATT-ADJUSTABLE-HEAT-NEW-/160576475140?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25631a9004
Best regards!
Get yourself something like a Weller, for example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Weller-Solder-Soldering-Station-WESD51-50-Watt-Digital-Adjustable-NEW-/380469820361?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5895c4bbc9
This is the same I got, and love it! You may want to order a few
different tips, they are pretty cheap and may come in handy.
There are simpler models, without the digital adjustment, that work
pretty well too. And cheaper! like:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WELLER-SOLDER-STATION-WES51-50-WATT-ADJUSTABLE-HEAT-NEW-/160576475140?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25631a9004
Best regards!
On 14/10/2012 08:34, fuyuhiko wrote:
>
> Does anyone use a gas soldering iron? I've just wondered if it's good
> for electronics.
> My current two soldering irons, roughly 20 pound each, both died in
> two months, and I suspect that it's because of the UK 240V which is
> slightly higher than European 230V so I'm thinking of buying one which
> isn't affected by the voltage.
>
> Any idea?
>
> Kind Regards
>
>
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