[sdiy] Cheap but reliable soldering iron

[blacet at blacet.com]

Weller WES51. In 10 years of production use, had one element go bad and
replaced a few tips.

A workhorse, very reliable. Costs about $100 US but you will be using it
for 10++ years.


> I'm looking for an unregulated (cheap) soldering iron for backup
> in case my Weller WTCP breaks.
>
> I've had very bad luck with unregulated soldering irons. JBC,
> Camping gaz and another brand I forgot... All died by failure of
> the heating element.
>
> Any recommendations ?
>
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> André Majorel http://www.teaser.fr/~amajorel/
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