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Need to get your soldering equipment up to snuff? We have everything you need. The temperature controlled station is variable from 300 ºF to 800 ºF (150 ºC to 425 ºC). It has a red light labeled 'heater' that lights up when power is applied to the iron (the tip is heating), then turns off when the iron gets to the temperature you set the knob to. After that, the red light modulates on and off as the tip temperature is controlled. The solder sucker is 6" in length and works really well. I couldn't do without one. For those who prefer solder braid, we have that also. The soldering pencil is 40 watts and is a good, economical soldering iron. It is supplied with a stand. A word about our solder. We have silver solder for those who just have to have the best, and we have standard solder. But, I spec'd it at 63/37 rather than the 60/40 that we see most of the time. Why? Here's an explanation. 60/40 solder is composed of 60% tin and 40% lead. This solder melts at 374 ºF but doesn't become completely solid until it cools to 361ºF. This means it has a "pasty range" or "working range" of 13 degrees. How many times have you burnt your fingers while holding a wire waiting for the solder to solidify? Ouch! That's why I prefer 63/37 solder. This solder is 63% tin and 37% lead. It becomes liquid at 361ºF, and solid at 361ºF, with a pasty or working range of 0 degrees. This solder is called a eutectic alloy which means at 361ºF, you can go instantly from solid to liquid to solid just by applying or removing the heat source. No more burnt fingers. This alloy is sometimes referred to as "quickset" solder. Another word about solder. The price of 63/37 solder has risen 7 times in the past 6 months, undoubtedly due to the new Rohs rules and, as a result people are hoarding it. So, whether you get it from us or from another vendor, you should stock up because the price is expected to continue to rise. |
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