Does anyone know how long it takes for the soldering iron to reach desired temperature?
1172612
It reaches the set point is 30sec and is ready to use. If it is a connection to a ground plane or other large object such as solder wick a minute is needed. The soldering iron is pretty good, especially for the price but it isn't like a Metcal or Weller WD-1 where the heating element is right down by the tip with near instant heat. The hot air is worth it's weight in gold.
1172613
It is very quick. Guesstimating somewhere in the range 30 to 45 seconds. I've never timed it, but I watch the digital read-out and it moves out. Ok, just clicked it on...its on my desk. I had it set for 464 Celsius...about 30 seconds just counting off. Like I said, fast.
1902703
There should be an evident change in temperature no longer than 30 minutes after activation. Please try a higher temperature setting during the next use. If there is no change in temperature, please contact us!
2261837
At the maximum setting, this unit takes about 10-15 minutes to reach temperature. The good news is that once it is at temperature, it maintains it consistently.
1477213
I've had issue with it getting hot enough. I just got some other tips to try to see if they will work better. I know a soldering gun does get hotter.
214075
From the time it is switched on to the first moment that solder will melt is usually about 5 minutes from my experience.
339567
Hello Mr Fraser. I use my soldering station to repair solid state circuitry in music related products. 90% of the board level repairs I do are keyboards, Korg, Roland, Yamaha and others. I have yet to see any noticeable variation in temps aside from having the AC on and being to close to an air diffuser which tends to cool the work tip. different solder alloys can be a pain in the butt let alone a bothersome or quirky soldering station.Buy this one with confidence..Mr Phill.ps: forgot to mention that I used a heat testing device to verify my unit. for stability while active and at rest. Hello Mr Fraser. I use my soldering station to repair solid state circuitry in music related products. 90% of the board level repairs I do are keyboards, Korg, Roland, Yamaha and others. I have yet to see any noticeable variation in temps aside from having the AC on and being to close to an air diffuser which tends to cool the work tip. different solder alloys can be a pain in the butt let alone a bothersome or quirky soldering station.Buy this one with confidence..Mr Phill.ps: forgot to mention that I used a heat testing device to verify my unit. for stability while... » Read More Hello Mr Fraser. I use my soldering station to repair solid state circuitry in music related products. 90% of the board level repairs I do are keyboards, Korg, Roland, Yamaha and others. I have yet to see any noticeable variation in temps aside from having the AC on and being to close to an air diffuser which tends to cool the work tip. different solder alloys can be a pain in the butt let alone a bothersome or quirky soldering station.Buy this one with confidence..Mr Phill.ps: forgot to mention that I used a heat testing device to verify my unit. for stability while active and at rest. « Show Less
595192
Depends on the handle , you have to heat the handle to the point where the solder will flow into the repair ,if your material is too thin where your heating it could simply melt away.
2064853
There a some good guides online to do this. I forgot it which one I used, but it took me about 35 minutes to do the whole process and I had never even soldered before.
2060697
To answer your question directly, it is not madatory but it does help. Tinning the tip(s) only takes a small amount of solder and helps the solder heat and flow easier. Just allow the iron to get hot, apply a bit of solder and then wipe clean. Use a rosin core solder with a thickness appropriate for the job. On circuit boards use a thin diameter (.093 or smaller) and then larger as the wire diameter increases. Hope this helps, I was a NASA certified solderer 40+ years ago when I worked in the R&D Lab on the Apollo program.
884306
This is an Electronics Soldering Iron, and is not for the use that you want. I would suggest a very strong Epoxy.
2141030
My wife says it takes less than 1 minute to reach temperature. Hope that helps.
1636163
yes but on a low flame. This portasol device has the ability to reach 850 °F; whereas copper soldering needs a range of 350 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
781543
NO, it won't get that hot, you need a forge for that. Lead has a much lower melting point.
686573
A low wattage iron (10-15 Watts) might require so long to heat the solder to a fluid state, that you damage circuitry or material bonds. Use a good temperature controlled device. With a 700 to 750°F setting (approx) damage should be minimal.
1095375
Not easily. It is a soldering iron with a blade tip so it would mean really slow melting progress.
796306
In my opinion, this soldering iron is of terrible quality. I bought one and it was VERY poorly put together.I ended up going with a Hakko. Check out the Hakko 951 or the Hakko 888.
2067404
I use a 100/160watt Weller soldering gun for electronic soldering jobs. It handles everything I've soldered, up to 14 guage wire easily.This gun is 200Watts. I suspect it would be like trying to use a blow torch. You might try something in the 30 to 75 watt range. Called both soldering pencils or soldering irons.If you can swing the extra cost, look for a 'soldering station', better models have an adjustable heat range. You can set to heat to exactly the temp you need.