Thank you Drew and everyone else that replied.
I looked at a number of the recommended butane irons you all mentioned to me.
Some are not available in Canada or have temp sold out and so in the end I
decided on a Weller/(Portasol)
"Weller PSI100K Super-Pro Self-Igniting Cordless Butane Soldering Iron Kit"
from Amazon.ca for
a whopping $219. I hope it lasts, (I've never paid $219 for a soldering iron)
but surely it has to be better than the $34.50 one I got from Lee Valley Tools
a few years ago.
IIRC I paid $29.95 for it back then, hi hi
Some had mentioned thermal mass, especially in the ccccold or wind, and this
model seemed to have a rather large tip included (as well as what I'd call a
"normal sized" tip),. so hope that helps. It claims to be the rough equivalent
of a 125watt iron.
As a matter of interest, 15minutes ago I used my "killawatt" measuring device
to see how many watts my dual range (100w/140w) Weller gun was using. The
answer is 81watts and 101watts. (disappointing!)
I appreciate all the info, stories, advice and what-have-you.
I may post one follow up once I have had a chance to try it. There are already
frost warnings in various parts of my Province. Certainly a foreign concept to
some, hi hi!
73 - Cheers
Mike VE9 Antenna Antenna
Hi Mike,
I absolutely love my butane Iroda SolderPro 180. Perfect combination of power
and size. It can handle small wires, but has enough power for PL259 shells
outside in the wind. About $120 on Amazon. Easy to use up the tower also.
73,
Drew K3PA
Mike, Coreen & Corey
Keswick Ridge, NB
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Johnson [mailto:gwj@me.com]
Sent: September 21, 2023 1:16 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com; ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Butane soldering iron recommendations?
Weller WLBU75. Simply a wonderful butane soldering iron. Heats in seconds and
doesn’t overheat. Adjustable. I use it regularly when splicing #10 wire and it
feels equivalent to my 200W gun when turned up to max. Has a nice cap that
safely covers the business end when you’re done, and I slip it right back into
my toolbelt. Full kit is $76 at Amazon.
Gary NA6O=
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