Thread: Soldering irons

Originally Posted by iPom

No, mine came in a different case. Mine is rated up to 125W and has a 4.8mm tip as well as a 2.4 and the rope cutter, heat shield, blow tip etc.

I agree that a 240V will probably last longer, the ignition generally fails on the gas irons. It still works although I have to light the flame with a ciggie lighter. In general with any iron it is the tips that fail first. Keeping them tinned and clean with a damp cloth or sponge is the way.

I reckon you just can't beat the portability of gas irons. If I had lots of bench work to solder I would use a 240V as Tombie as suggested.
Dave

Yes sorry I have that one too. Working from my phone today.
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=TS1328

My ignition was first thing to die and have been using a ciggy lighter to ignite it.
Now instead of a constant strong flame it flares half the time which is no good for heat and blows itself out. Can't figure out how to pull it apart. Probably needs a good clean out inside. Tried poking the main hole you can see but nothing changed. Any ideas?

Originally Posted by Tombie

Local shop - R I Gas and Industrial Supplies...

Any Dremel agent should have them...

Try their "Where to buy" page...

Where To Buy

This Aussie mob ship:
dremel versa tip

Used their locator and they don't have anything within 100km of Dalby or Brisbane.
Would prefer to see before I buy for this sort of thing.
Edit: sent them an email requesting their stockists as it seems the locator is broken.

I use a Weller Pyro Pen. It is pretty good, gas with piezo ignition and multiple tips. It is fully rebuildable with all parts available for replacement. $130 from Prime Electronics Brisbane.

I also have a $25 cheapie 240V from jaycar and have given it a hard life for 3 years, only broke on me the other day. I'll probably get another cheapie.

Ended up getting a cheap 240v 80w unit. Will get another Portasol unit later. It was a good soldering iron before it died.
Never heard back from Dremel.

Just for wire work I use a Scope. Works through a transformer and has a sliding switch for near instant heat. Doesnt anyone else use these anymore?

Didiman

Dick Smith Hotshot 25w. It was cheap and it's still going 19 years later.

Originally Posted by 123rover50

Just for wire work I use a Scope. Works through a transformer and has a sliding switch for near instant heat. Doesnt anyone else use these anymore?

Didiman

Me too, every day. I love their quick warm up and quick cool down, it's safe to touch within 30 seconds of use. Handy when you have mulitple tasks and tools about on a vehicle.

Originally Posted by Utemad

Hi all,

....
I've been looking for a Weller electric soldering iron but can't find anyone who sells the good quality ones.
... who sells quality soldering irons?

Hi Utemad,

Sorry I came a little late to this thread. If you are still after the Weller stations then Radio Parts here in Melbourne sell them. Their website is here

I was picking up some coax fittings the other day and saw that they stock them. Might be worth a browse and see if they have what you seek.

I have no connection with them other being a happy customer.

I'm with Simon. My Dick Smith 25W is still going after 12 years.

Cheers,
Iain