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Interesting how we don't read all the story


I posted this;
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Has anybody heard of these soldering irons?
Hope it not iron you throw out after 100 solder joints (if you get the flow)



An interesting soldering iron - The Cold Heat Soldering Tool is a cordless
tool that heats quickly and cools down nearly as fast. It creates the heat
right in the proprietary tip material, making the tool 20 times more
efficient than the average conventional soldering iron. The tip reaches
500ºF in less than 1 second for many types of joints and cools to the touch
in 1-5 seconds so you can put it away - without any waiting.

More info @ http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/69d3/
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There is says very clearly "The tip reaches 500ºF in less than 1 second".
I just had another look at it the wording it  "The tip reaches 500ºF in less than 1 second" with a "out
of the square thinking".
It does not say "The tip reaches 500ºF in less than 1 second AND STOPS HEATING AT 500ºF".
And guess what everyone in including myself thought "The tip reaches 500ºF in less than 1 second AND
STOPS HEATING AT 500ºF".


I just downloaded the FAQ pdf file from the web site and it says
"Q: What temperatures does the tip reach?
A: It all depends on the size of the joint. For a small joint, the tip may reach 800ºF in less than
one second and may exceed 1,000ºF. We do not recommend applying the tip to a small
joint for longer than a few seconds, as the temperature may keep rising. For large joints,
the temperature will likely be significantly lower."


But now here is the next problem, could it be too hot now?
Interesting should I go to a optometrist or a good family doctor?


From Eric