(Topic ID: 46029)

What's a good butane soldering iron?

By izzy

10 years ago



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    #1 10 years ago

    Tired of lugging around my Weller station. Thinking of getting a butane for location repairs. All EM stuff, no board work. What do you all like/dislike?
    Thanks,
    Izzy

    #2 10 years ago

    You can get a compact weller that will do the job. I'm always skittish of butane around games.

    Weller sp40lk. Pick it up at Home Depot.

    #3 10 years ago

    I love my Portasol.

    #4 10 years ago

    Weller Portasol absolutely rocks...

    Jaz

    #5 10 years ago

    Which Portasol do you use? That's the direction I was leaning. There are several models. Didn't know if the Pro was overkill, but those old EM solder joints can be a bear.
    izzy

    #6 10 years ago

    I've used a Weller Portasol for years. The P2C is the basic model. Get the kit if you want all the attachments. I keep 2 of 'em in my kit just in case... one with the normal tip & one with a fine tip. The only problem I've had is they can be fussy to light if it's hot & humid.

    #7 10 years ago

    One other thing... Be careful where & how you use it. They blow hot out the hole in the side of the tip & you can cook stuff next to where you're soldering!

    #8 10 years ago

    Good to know. Wouldn't want to do any damage.
    thanks,
    izzy

    #9 10 years ago

    Master Appliance..

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