Does this product protect against soldering fumes?
1444712
I use my when painting, soldering, sanding, polishing, using bondo, fiberglass applications, etc. It serves every one of my purposes. eliminates smells and blocks airborne particles.
868409
When the other answer speaks of heat resistance and puncture resistance, it is moot just because for 15 dollars, small burns in the top surface are not at all a worry. If you were to leave your soldering iron on the mat it might melt but that is something to try to avoid.
2251575
I have used it on a variety of electrical circuits and connectors, and it does not harm the conductors in any way. It dries to a rubber-like substance, and is a good insulator.
759743
I've only done electronics soldering next to this thing. It --slowly-- draws in the smoke/fumes from the flux quite well and the filter seems to absorb them well. You do have to keep your work close to the unit - and I think that's why it does a slow convection - so it doesn't cool off your work. I like it because I don't like to wear little masks because they fog up any glasses that I wear. To be honest, I'm not sure how it would do around welding. I would think that if you're generating lots of sparks then there might be an issue with how close you can get the unit to your work without blasting it with cast-off and melting the filter or pitting the plastic housing. But, if you're talking about brazing - then I think it'll do the job. The housing is plastic, not metal, so it might be a concern around any sparking cast off. However - if you are doing any soldering - then this is a great unit - and you might just get it for that and then try it out next to your welding jobs.
706418
It helps to tin the tip. What solder to use depends on the application. Flux is another question that says it depends on the application.
2251572
I have never used Permatex silicone directly on a solder joint, but I have used it to insulate wires, and it never broke down or needed to be re-applied. Beyond that, I have used it in a variety of ways on every kind of material imaginable, and not once did it ever exhibited any type of corrosive characteristics/properties.
483064
Absolutely, it can handle the higher melting point of lead free solder, no problemo.
1125502
I'm not sure but it also did not clean silver well after soldering. I don't recommend it.
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.
1058256
The product chemically reacts with rust to turn it to a priner. You still need to paint over it after. If the screws are not rusted there is no reaction chemically. So it would not protect.
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
241515
I didn't notice any fumes. The glue pen is neat and works really well. I had to play around with it at first, to figure out how much glue it dispenses, but I got the hang of it quick. I would definitely use it again.
1758877
Small open flame is good , all depends on the application.Keep the flame low and even then apply solder. good luck
1575399
I think there is a factory recommended "duty cycle" for solder guns. I don't know of any manufacturer who will advise long term heavy usage. It will eventually burn out. They can generate a tremendous amount of dangerous heat internally.
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.
1768623
No. Flux is incorporated in the solder. Flows easily with negligible residue when used with micro-torch.
1480378
Any solder rated for electronics should be fine.... Lead free would be ideal though...