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Re: Soldering Iron

2012-10-14 by fuyuhiko

Thanks for the informations.
Yes, it is British pounds.

The Weller one seems nice, will look for similar one as I'm in the UK.

Cheers.

--- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, Luú Marka <luis.marka@...> wrote:
>
> I hope 20 pound is the price, not the weight...
> Get yourself something like a Weller, for example:
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Weller-Solder-Soldering-Station-WESD51-50-Watt-Digital-Adjustable-NEW-/380469820361?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5895c4bbc9
>
> This is the same I got, and love it! You may want to order a few
> different tips, they are pretty cheap and may come in handy.
> There are simpler models, without the digital adjustment, that work
> pretty well too. And cheaper! like:
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/WELLER-SOLDER-STATION-WES51-50-WATT-ADJUSTABLE-HEAT-NEW-/160576475140?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25631a9004
>
> Best regards!
>
> On 14/10/2012 08:34, fuyuhiko wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone use a gas soldering iron? I've just wondered if it's good
> > for electronics.
> > My current two soldering irons, roughly 20 pound each, both died in
> > two months, and I suspect that it's because of the UK 240V which is
> > slightly higher than European 230V so I'm thinking of buying one which
> > isn't affected by the voltage.
> >
> > Any idea?
> >
> > Kind Regards
> >
> >
>
>
>
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