Neat. Any problems with switch isolation from the AC line? I may add your "hack" to a standard iron.
Thanks. 73, Lowell K9LDw ------ Original Message ------ Received: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:07:51 PM CDT From: Dave Guimont <[email protected]> To: "Lowell White" <[email protected]>Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: soldering iron recommendation > > Good recommendations, Lowell. > > I use fairly high wattage tips (on an iron, easier to handle) and > switch a diode in and out for two reasons...I have two heat choices, > and when switched on "low" it keeps the tip from "burning" as > quickly, and yet "high" heat is almost immediately available...the > switch case and diode holder is made from a short length of 1/2" PVC > and two PVC caps... > > > >You might find either a 'regular' or average sized soldering gun to be of use, > >or a 40W-50W iron, mainly depending on the size of wire / connector you plan > >to typically work on. Soldering guns typically will have a higher wattage > >rating and a larger surface contact area, lending them to better handle > >heating of, say, the shell of a PL-259. An iron is better suited for smaller > >or lower power (i.e. more sensitive to heat) applications. Various tips can be > >had on irons also to help suit them to the work to be done. The most common > >are round tips or chisel points. > > > > > > 73, Dave, WB6LLO > [email protected] > > Disagree: I learn.... > > Pulling for P3E... > _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
