Out in the field, I've been using a Weller P2KC butane iron. As Pete
explained, the flame stays contained within the tip. Its construction is very
solid but like all soldering devices, it's susceptible to tip cooling from the
wind. The flame doesn’t burn out, just tip cooling. I'm always contorting
myself against the wind to get decent solder flow.
Paul, W9AC
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Pete Smith N4ZR
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2022 8:30 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Portable soldering iron
Solder-It is this way - the flame stays entirely under the soldering top, and
is enclosed.
73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server
at<https://reversebeacon.net>.
For spots, please use your favorite
"retail" DX cluster.
On 9/30/2022 1:04 AM, KD7JYK DM09 wrote:
>> Those can scorch the cable/wire insulation you are trying to solder.
>> (That propane flame has to go somewhere.)
>
> There used to be models that had a flame chamber filled with metal
> mesh, more of a catalytic convertor looking thing, that a burner. I
> think they ran on a butane cartridge. I saw one in use once, there
> was an orange glow through the holes, the tip had a plastic cover with
> a cigarette lighter looking striker. I used to see them a lot in the
> 80's, and 90's. Still heat, but not the licks of flame coming out. I
> wonder if there are still out there?
>
> Kurt
>
> _______________________________________________
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> TowerTalk mailing list
> TowerTalk@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
|