Nice!

VR3
VR3 Posts: 29,361
edited April 2011 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Weller Digital soldering iron arrives tommorow!

Any tips?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2011
    It should come with one.












































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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,593
    edited April 2011
    Hehe......:biggrin:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,361
    edited April 2011
    Thats funny!

    But like if your solder melts at 432 degrees what do you set your iron to?

    Im assuming there is an ideal setting for ptp and circuit board...
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2011
    I usually keep the heat up almost all the way and work very quickly. The only time I may lower it a little is if I'm working on a cheap PCB.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2011
    Agreed. I'm usually running about 750 which helps solder flow fast and components not get too warm.
    Jake
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited April 2011
    The temp dial turns all the way to the right.
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 941
    edited April 2011
    You will get to understand what works for you from using it. For me, around 650 for delicate work, 725 for regular stuff and over 800 when working ground straps and very large terminals. Note a dry tip won't transfer heat. Your solder is the heat bridge. Be sure to keep your tip clean and tinned.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,056
    edited April 2011
    I may have to get one of those solder stations. I'm told my PCB projects would look better if I didn't use this mini torch.

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2011
    There are a few times I've had to get out the torch for large banana and RCA plugs where I have to heat the entire body.

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    Jake
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,361
    edited April 2011
    All I can say is WOW

    What a difference. The speed in which the iron heats up and maintains heat under a heavy load is incredible..

    Why they make s@#$$y cheap irons is beyond me...

    A+++
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