What soldering iron ?

[AndyBike]

Not for me, but to answer a question on another forum.

My soldering iron cost 99p so im not the best person to give a recommendation

 

[soundwave]

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1157796235/3178-300-watt-78-heavy-duty-soldering

Pardon our interruption...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/387784789502?_skw=spot+welder+240v+batts&itmmeta=01JN9TYMRT3DYWN4B7JPC9628F&hash=item5a49c64dfe:g:eek:s0AAOSwXt9ndap9&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dWgZQlAwRhcfENfVggf3bGoT1IfDeodhqadCCp7wGcNXFkdgx0+v9UrLddDbd4c+1pRpggiiJgzRDDdLyeaorzU7w7FzyXr6pO7hpFUA3vwobt7XRRGjj/clDyek7CrQEy5kca7glGnvMDYR+cL87RqCYNiyGYYAdD/N2u2zeDQsJXgHqDXZevdktg/024oAbmiOqYrws30TPJa53/fG14zmWQdMIzlX1iDjHZ4RPYeQDvxQw0FZNFiMOkyIEwl3m/zqsnn2gfn1ul3niGpDaShhkSKWS/R6O2iy4vuPY+hw==|tkp:Bk9SR87M-rqqZQ

Soldering stations – HAKKO UK

Soldering stations – Hakko in Ireland is sold and supported by HK Wentworth Group, the only hakko authorised distributor for the UK and Ireland.

hakko.co.uk

 

[thelarkbox]

Ive got a 5v 8w usb iron too works ok on small things with minimal heatsinking capacity.

but a ts100/80 or clone is a big boy version of the same format, and can dump 60w+ from a suitable dc psu (usbc). google suggests they are very cheap compared to the £60 i paid for a 3 tip bundle originally.. (£15???)

but if doing really big things that soak away lots of heat a mains powered desk station might be best?

 

[saneagle]

Not for me, but to answer a question on another forum.

My soldering iron cost 99p so im not the best person to give a recommendation

Horses for courses. You want a low power one for doing most stuff on PCBs, and a high powered one for doing battery and motor connections.

 

[AndyBike]

Horses for courses. You want a low power one for doing most stuff on PCBs, and a high powered one for doing battery and motor connections.

This is the question posed -

" I've used a Weller TCP-1 with a PU-1D since forever now but it's a bit brutal for modern SMD stuff, so I'd like to also have an iron that is suitable for much smaller stuff.
Does anyone here have a recommendation for something temp controlled for tiny SMD components or am I better just trying to find lower temp bits for my TCP iron? I'm just finding that unless I work super fast my current number 7 bit will just lift the solder pads on the board. "

 

[soundwave]

Amtech NC-559-V2-TF Tacky Flux 30CC

<h3>Amtech NC-559-V2-TF is Louis' choice of flux for most logic board repairs. Attn; plungers/needles not currently available, will be back in stock as an option soon! </h3> <p>Flux is what allows solder to flow. If you've created a bridge, need to solder a jumper in a small area, or are...

store.rossmanngroup.com

 

[saneagle]

This is the question posed -

" I've used a Weller TCP-1 with a PU-1D since forever now but it's a bit brutal for modern SMD stuff, so I'd like to also have an iron that is suitable for much smaller stuff.
Does anyone here have a recommendation for something temp controlled for tiny SMD components or am I better just trying to find lower temp bits for my TCP iron? I'm just finding that unless I work super fast my current number 7 bit will just lift the solder pads on the board. "

Where is the question? I don't see it and I'm not an FMR.

 

[lenny]

https://singletrackworld.com/forum/off-topic/soldering-iron-recommendation/