I fix laptop dc jacks. the radio shack $20 15 watt doesn't get hot enough to melt the solder on some brands. anyone chime in if this will?
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.
1477214
This one is better for different types of solder. You can change the temperature, it's fast to heat and it stays at the temp you use last. Just don't forget about the other tips. They're about $15 for a genuine set. I use this brand to fix desktop towers.
1477215
yes it will do the job. It is a high quality tool that will meet and exceed your needs.
1477216
You can set and store 5 tempurature settings in memory it's tempurature range is 120 degrees F to 899 degrees F. The ceramic heater in the soldering iron is 65 watts. You will have no trouble using any soldering alloy you wish.
156574
25 W is pretty heavy for things like integrated circuits, although it probably wouldn't hurt most passive components (i.e., resistors, capacitors, etc.) . I'd drop to 15 watts for anything with integrated circuits. Also, solder integrated circuits with a little time between each pin, say 10 seconds, to let them cool down.
1288071
I have used various types of solder of my projects and have had no problems. Hope this helps. I don't think there is a limit on what solder types or sizes.
1977380
I guess that would all hinge on the size of the parts you are fastening. ou can see the size of the solder gun tips at any store that sells them.. BUT, if I were planning on working on many of these circuits, I would opt for a solder station that usually would have smaller tips and full controll over heat generated. There are many in the marketplace.
1030755
You can have any number of connections as long as you stay a margin below the maximum current (for safety & reliability). So how good are you with a soldering iron or wire nuts???
257683
I wouldn't...too much heat needed to make the solder flow,your flux will burn before the solder flows and youll melt surrounding material and the solder will just run off.
627798
Relays do not generate heat based on load (unlike as transistors or solid state relays, which do) so heat sinks would be ineffective. Overloaded relays fail due to electrical arcing at the contacts, which sometimes causes them to weld and get stuck - this is why the rating should never be exceeded. Also, keep in mind this is the rating for the relay component only - I personally would avoid putting a full 10 Amps through the small screw-terminals and PCB traces of this board.
633156
My whole housing melted connected to 15A circuit so I never got the chance to replace it. If it is not a must need return it for something that expressly states the Amps you need on the housing.
349066
If you go to a good electronics store they should sell a tool that sleeves the metal part of the connector once sleeved over the pin it pulls out of the plastic. Maybe Radio shack or Hi lights. You could also cut the wires and solder them back together. Putting "Heat Shrink Tubing" over the wires prior to soldering . Once soldered use a match to heaat the tubing and it will shrink around the wires thus insulating them. BE SURE TO REATTACH COLOR TO COLOR. I would also stagger the cuts to make the finished product not as bulky. Don't know if its worth the extra work just as ez to put in a matching wood filler Good luck If you go to a good electronics store they should sell a tool that sleeves the metal part of the connector once sleeved over the pin it pulls out of the plastic. Maybe Radio shack or Hi lights. You could also cut the wires and solder them back together. Putting "Heat Shrink Tubing" over the wires prior to soldering . Once soldered use a match to heaat the tubing and it will shrink around the wires thus insulating them. BE SURE TO REATTACH COLOR TO COLOR. I would also stagger the cuts to make the finished product not as bulky. Don't know if its worth the extra work just as ez to... » Read More If you go to a good electronics store they should sell a tool that sleeves the metal part of the connector once sleeved over the pin it pulls out of the plastic. Maybe Radio shack or Hi lights. You could also cut the wires and solder them back together. Putting "Heat Shrink Tubing" over the wires prior to soldering . Once soldered use a match to heaat the tubing and it will shrink around the wires thus insulating them. BE SURE TO REATTACH COLOR TO COLOR. I would also stagger the cuts to make the finished product not as bulky. Don't know if its worth the extra work just as ez to put in a matching wood filler Good luck « Show Less
456665
yes - you need a converter - check voltage/current needed on unit, get one from amazon, or goodwill - radio shack will cost more!
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.
690882
I have a Toshiba satellite laptop. after four days, the yellow plastic shield on the plug in melted. I threw it away and went to the local Radio Shack and paid $29.00 for another. It is working just fine. both were made in china but the one from Radio shack is not sloppy like the one from Amazon.
2037009
If I am reading this correctly, you have three strip lights, each drawing 2Amps, soldered together. That comes to 6Amps total and the power supply in question is only rated at 5Amps. So, no, this would not work, or not for very long before the power supply overheated an burned!
775632
Oh, haha I destroyed my fridge already lol. Just buy any power supply, and splice the adaptor which connects to the fridge to it. Remember to practice safe soldering, keeping sure to insulate all internal components of the wires with shrink tubing. Use a power supply rated at US 120AC in and 12v 5A out. It should fix our problem
328328
Like another write said....forget joules...look at clamping voltage and get 300 or less volts. This has 500 and is almost worthless since most failures from a power company transformer can hit you with 440 and that took out everything in my house including a well...surge protected TVs included. Luckily if your handy with a screw driver and a soldering iron you can change the MOVs in most electronics and the device with work just like new...or leave take it out and you have it working but with no protect next time. This strip uses movs and one hit and it will be gone.
743206
362F is really low for soldering though. Try it at 750. Also, is your temp gun accurate? I reccomend purchasig an actual tip thermometer.
155848
The one I have gets up to about 700 or 750 deg F. It does not heat up fast. If this final temperature is right for solder I do not know. I have replaced this melter with a Lee 4-20 production pot.