Alan564017 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 hi, looking for advice on soldering irons, where and what to purchase. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Galteemore Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 That depends….what do you want to do with it? Something like this is a good starting point DURATOOL - 48W Soldering Station https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01186R3AE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZNEATWA9XP6DP2VAZA8J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 flange lubricator Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Or this very similar adjustable heat control Draper 61478 Soldering Station (40w) | MicksGarage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Alan564017 Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 thanks for the replies , very helpful. Forgot to ask in the original question about the soldering wire availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Galteemore Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Easily found. Again, if you tell us what you want it for we can give a more informed answer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Georgeconna Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I use Antex Irons, They are a nice Adjustable temp jobbie, Seem to be very good. Solder (dccconcepts.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Noel Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Also depends on the type of tip that will suit the soldering you plan to do. Working with PCBs and thin wire probably a pointed tip, but if mainly soldering wires to track or fishplates a chisel tip is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 David Holman Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 As others have said, depends what you want an iron for. If it is just electrical connections, then a 15-25 watt iron and 240 degree multiple solder will do you fine. However, if you are starting on kit building, then a 40 watt iron, flux of some sort and a mix of 140 and 180 degree solder, plus the 240 is required to cover a variety of tasks.The As ever, start simple, and build up your skills. There are plenty of online tutorials that a quick internet search will help you with. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KMCE Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 This is the one I use and have to say it is an excellent bit of kit. The ability to have different temperature settings as pre-sets is rather good. Reasonably priced, & they have plenty of other solder sundries as well. https://www.circuitspecialists.eu/csi-premier75w-digital-temperature-controlled-solder-station-with-75w-soldering-iron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hi, looking for advice on soldering irons, where and what to purchase.
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