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[Closed] Gas soldering iron recommendation please

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cheaper the better and ideally with a rope cutter attachment

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Posted : 11/06/2021 9:31 am
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I got this one as a gift a few (10?) years ago;

https://cpc.farnell.com/iroda/pro-70k/soldering-iron-gas-25-80w-kit/dp/SD01093

It's really good - keep it on the boat where obviously no 230v supply. Has heat gun, blow torch, hot knife and soldering iron attachments. Used and abused, kept in a salty environment and still works great. Just keep a yellow can of lighter gas refill next it in storage as a charge only lasts circa 20mins.


 
Posted : 11/06/2021 9:43 am
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My Aldi one is the bomb, that's of limited help I guess.


 
Posted : 11/06/2021 11:12 am
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my aldi one is superb for how much it was, how long ago...


 
Posted : 11/06/2021 11:17 am
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Got through various different cheap ones.

Bought a ferm.

Not bought another for what seems like 10 years. Still in regular use*

* Automotive electrics rather than boat related


 
Posted : 11/06/2021 11:42 am
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If it is just soldering (possibly not from the rope cutting comment) there are some pretty decent DC powered ones now. You can get ones that run from a USB power pack. I run mine from an 18v Makita drill battery. Really nice control with digital thermostat.


 
Posted : 11/06/2021 11:46 am
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My Aldi one is the bomb

Soldering not explosions are the job spec.

I thank you!


 
Posted : 11/06/2021 2:16 pm