How long does it take to heat up enough to work with?
214071
I haven't used my soldering iron this year though from what I remember it was within 5 min. I was soldering solar cells and the variable temp was important. I'm happy with it.Michael SedonaCreations.com
214072
Under 5 mins? Turn the dial to the far right and turn it on. Heats up too much then just turn down the dial.
214073
It did heat up quickly, however, I want you to know that I purchased it 28 October 2014 and it quit working in early December. It does have a 7 year warranty, but now I need to find out how to contact Weller.
214074
It is fairly quick....for me I can usually be ready to work within a few minutes (less than 5). My SOP is to resoak the sponge, then turn the iron on while I finishing the layout of work. I typically turn it wide open (setting on 5) and then adjust to what I need for the work at hand. All my work is at the hobbiest level, i.e. doing it for myself, therefore I don't need to be in a rush for rapid warm-up.
214075
From the time it is switched on to the first moment that solder will melt is usually about 5 minutes from my experience.
214076
I would have to say about 1-2 minutes with the adjustment setting at max. The instructions suggest heating up at max, then dialing down as needed. Great soldering iron set
214077
I haven't used my soldering iron this year though from what I remember it was within 5 min. I was soldering solar cells and the variable temp was important. I'm happy with it. Michael SedonaCreations.com
2081547
It takes about 10 minutes if the towel is dry to warm up. If you have s do towel it takes longer depending on hod damp it ox. I would suggest a dry towel to start with.
1741842
The process of heating takes a few minutes to become "HOT". No more than 5 minutes, but it's not immediate.
1447103
It doesn't really take that long. I feel it starting to really heat up within a couple minutes; however, it does probably take 10 to 15 mins to reach max heat. I hardly ever have it up that high though. Hope this helps.
1893774
Two and a half minutes seems to work for us. 3 minutes is scalding hot. When reheating after the first, we go 2 minutes.
371145
it depends how hot you want it. I put mine for about 2 minutes and it lasts about 15 minutes. but then it cools and you redo it.
306329
I would say at least an hour. I'm always done with mine before it gets cool. I use it for my coffee too.
1105276
Depends on how much water you put into the tank. If you fill to the max, it is about 5 minutes more or less where you will start getting steam to start or resume your project.
238333
Just a couple of minutes. I usually wait 5 and do something else while they are heating.
1401991
Depends on the temperature, humidity and the thickness of application. I would say 5-7 min on average.
1537112
5-6hrs. Depending on temp I guess. They do heat up when in use. Use units for a quick 10-20% charge if need.
1435830
It depends on the heat setting you choose. About an hour on high heat, 4 hours on low heat.
635023
I experimented on the heating time starting with a minute at a time. I found that heating the pad no longer than 4 minutes on high to be sufficient. Also do not heat the pad inside the blue cover.
312102
If you fill it right up and put it on the hottest setting it takes about an hour.
1105279
It takes about 10-15mins to heat up. You can use it thereafter up until you run out of water. It is highly recommended to use distilled water. Personally, I find the distilled water does not come to highest heat, therefore steam is not optimum. I seem to get a lot more water spitting out than steam using distilled water. Although distilled supposedly extends the life of the eating element and/or reservoir.
1452337
I find it depends a bit on the bottle for some reason, and what temp you are cooking at. But I get at least 45 minutes on fairly high heat. Easily an hour on medium. But YMMV
947463
Maybe 15-25 minutes. I have 220 and heats up to that in less than 5 minutes. Not real sure but its a good heater for money and you can use differ fuels.