EagleTG
Active member
I've been in a couple of scenarios where a portable quick-heating soldering iron would really help out. Unfortunately, ALL of the portables I've used are terrible. Especially Cold-Heat, their stuff is the worst of the worst.
I'll likely stay away from anything battery or rechargeable due to prior awful experiences, and am thinking about butane-powered (which I have never owned) unless anyone has any strong recommendations one way or the other. I currently like what I've seen about the Weller PortaSol P2C, so if anyone has hands-on experience with that one, I'd love to hear about it.
I need something with the "uumpf" to solder up to 16 GA wire, pinball solenoid lugs, and yet still be dainty enough to do quick board work. Might be too much to ask from a portable, but I'd think I should be able to get relatively close.
Thanks!
I'll likely stay away from anything battery or rechargeable due to prior awful experiences, and am thinking about butane-powered (which I have never owned) unless anyone has any strong recommendations one way or the other. I currently like what I've seen about the Weller PortaSol P2C, so if anyone has hands-on experience with that one, I'd love to hear about it.
I need something with the "uumpf" to solder up to 16 GA wire, pinball solenoid lugs, and yet still be dainty enough to do quick board work. Might be too much to ask from a portable, but I'd think I should be able to get relatively close.
Thanks!