How long would one of these last. How long will it usually take before i have to replace the spare element.Should i get a regular solder iron?
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Well, I don't know how long it will last. I've had mine for oh,six months or so. I use it every day more or less, and it's been fine! I think it's great that they INCLUDE a spare heating element right off the bat---so that when it does fail, you can keep on working whilst ya order another'n. The only thing that show wear on mine is the tip---that's normal---and they include lots o' spare tips!. I'm not sure what you mean by a "regular soldering iron", but this one is the only one I need. I am VERY pleased with its performance thus far.
1445568
Most irons will usually last a very long time when used in a hobby but if you use it several hours daily for business then it won't last as long. The unit comes with a spare heat element and I would not purchase another until the one in the iron gores out. I have three irons, a high wattage gun iron, a small low wattage pencil and this iron. So depending on the item you are working on you may need another iron. I'm now looking for a small butane blow torch which I'd useful for heat shrinking tubing.
1445569
I use mine very infrequently (once per mo.?). 5 mos. old and it will not melt solder so I'm online looking for a manual or video for the procedure of recalibrating it...no luck yet but I just started my search. *Update: Okay, it's not anything to do with calibration (I found nothing in the mini-manual...LOL...good gravy). It's not certain yet but another iron may need to be purchased to fix this one....uggghhhh....Does anyone have any good reviews for another iron of medium to high wattage for motherboard work?
686572
The soldering iron varies from 350°F to 850°F. So you have plenty of control over the temp. I normally use around 750°F.
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.
2026197
No I purchased cheap solder tool at amazon and I had some difficulty to do it precisely. I just have experience at elementary school. Just one hour but I liked it and just tried in old memory. You should like it because a lot of concentration and patient. Kit has just one size but mine had 15 was broken. I ordered other size at eBay too. See YouTube samples must
1804373
This soldering iron does not have replaceable tips. It is a solid unit. It only 'looks' like one of Weller's regular replaceable tip irons.
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It is difficult to say without a better understanding of your condition. The iron is not heavy, and my 10-year old daughter was able to assemble the kit. Placing the components on the board required bending small wires and installing them through holes in the board. Soldering requires a steady hand for a few seconds at a time. There are some tools available that may help hold some items in place if you run into trouble.
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I would check two things, one ensure the solder iron is fully plugged in, and two that the tip is secure in the end of the solder iron. Other than that check if it is set to F or C, after that, ask for a replacement....
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.
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The melting point of 99.3% Tin, 0.7% Copper solder is 455 °F (227 °C) As with any solder wire, you'll need to bring your iron 200-300 °F above that point in order to adequately heat your work piece so you don't end up with a cold joint. Because this is a fairly high melting point solder, it's not preferable for more delicate electronics (ICs, surface mount components), but should be fine for things like through-hole resistors, wires, etc.
1354694
It is not designed for the owner to replace the battery, however if you are handy you can open it up and replace the battery, it's soldered in so you should be comfortable with a soldering iron.
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Wgen we bought this element for the aame rwason u mention, we went to install the new element & found that the wiring to the connectors were broken and not making clean contact & were lucky we never had a fire. Replaced wires & old element works like new so we keep this one as a spare.
1124792
Hot enough to melt the solder but not the came. Try it on a test piece of came...if the came melts, the iron is too hot.
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if you desolder you can probably get two maybe three times then it will start to wear out....i recommend getting ahold of a practice board and some non zinc solder its a lot less messy
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You should remove them from the appliance when not in use it will cut down on slow leakage through the appliance even when turned off. But they should last a few months with occasional use. I use mine in an old B&D; soldering iron.
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The range on the soldering iron is 200C-480C (392F-896F), so it should be suitable for smaller devices for which you would use a 15 watt pencil iron. Just double check to make sure the temperature your pencil iron operates at is within that range and you should be good to go.
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It is very important that you get a holder for the iron that is very open. I, and several others in a recent stained glass class, burned out our irons by having them in holders that were more enclosed - with less air getting to the iron. Luckily were able to talk to a Haiko representative immediately to determine the problem. He also reiterated that the iron should be turned off with solder coating the tip if it will not be used more than 15-20 minutes. It does reheat very quickly. Since using a Haiko holder (633) I've had no problems.
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You shouldn't have to give it a break in an hour time period. I'd hate to think I can only solder for 30 min. at a time on a large piece.