[TowerTalk] Cordless solder irons

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

I can't imagine trying to use a 50W iron, or gun on a tower.  That's 
about the only place those monster Wellers are good.  I think high heat 
is around 220 to 250 watts and with much wind, are they sufficient?  If 
it's this time of year, it'd have to wait till spring. <:-))

Storm just went through here. Made for slippery roads. Made sidewalks
"interesting" walking with a leg brace and cane<:-))  2 more feet for 
Buffalo!

73

Roger (K8RI)

On 11/19/2014 8:57 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> Now I may change my weekend plans of hauling a generator up the tower and
> soldering ring terminals on all of my rotator cables :)
>
> Of course Jim is correct regarding the minimal voltage loss in long
> extension cords for small amperage devices. I have no problem soldering
> using hundreds of feet of extension cord in the yard while on the ground.