Weller PSI100K Super-Pro Self-Igniting Cordless Butane Soldering Iron Kit

by Cooper Hand Tools

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Professional quality self-igniting portable butane heat tool that is ideal for service technicians for such uses as anti-static soldering, heat shrink and cutting rope. Rugged stainless steel body provides up to 125-Watt of power with adjustable temperature up to 1,076-Degree.

Product Description

Super Pro Portasol Kit- The patented soldering tool has a catalytic converter that provides a powerful, yet safe, flameless combustion. Easily interchangeable screw-in tips and accessories. Safety cut-off switch when cap is replaced. Refills with standard butane lighter fuel. Fast, flint-sparked ignition in high-strength plastic cap. (Butane Not Supplied). (Malaysia)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 11.7 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ICGN38
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: PSI100K
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,716 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #11 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Soldering Equipment > Soldering Guns & Irons

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compared with the Weller P2KC Pro kit, September 4, 2010

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FlyingPolarBear (Fullerton, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weller PSI100K Super-Pro Self-Igniting Cordless Butane Soldering Iron Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a hotter version of the Weller P2KC Pro.

Butane heats up fast and cordless is convenient! I will never go back to electric soldering irons.

Here's a quick comparison with the P2KC Pro model:

Runtime
P2KC: 90 min
PSI100K: 120 min

Temperature
P2KC: 850F
PSI100K: 1076F

Equivalent Wattage
P2KC: 25-75W
PSI100K: 125W

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Adequate soldering iron, poor instructions, December 6, 2009

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Raymond Pipkin (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weller PSI100K Super-Pro Self-Igniting Cordless Butane Soldering Iron Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am giving this product 3 stars because of its poorly written instructions,

Besides the iron itself, the kit includes a 3/32" double flat soldering tip, a 3/16" double flat soldering tip, a 5/16" hot knife tapered to a point along one edge, and a hot air blower that can be used with an included air deflector for shrinking electrical heat shrink tubing. Also included is a small sponge for wiping the soldering tips, and a cylindrical tip cover. The tip cover has a projection which, when the cover is placed on the iron, holds the sliding butane on/off switch in the off position. Don't expect to find a parts list, or information on the cylindrical tip cover, anywhere in the instructions.

The instructions, however, do contain the obligatory identical instructions in French and Spanish. The instructions are written in such small print that it almost requires a magnifying glass to read them, particularly if one is over 55.

The iron itself does what it is designed to do. It heats very fast, about 15-20 seconds to solder-melting point temperature. Its maximum heat output is equivalent to 125 Watts (adjustable). For comparison, the heat output of its less expensive companion, the Weller 3PKC, lies in the 25-75 Watt range. I have used the 3/32" soldering tip and the air blower/heat deflector to solder and to shrink electrical tubing. It works fine.

All of the markings on the iron are in raised black symbols on a black background. Experience will teach which symbols stand for off and on.

The kit is made in Ireland, The instructions may have come from the darkest region of Tibet.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Iron, February 8, 2009

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Ryan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Weller PSI100K Super-Pro Self-Igniting Cordless Butane Soldering Iron Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Weller Portasol PSI100K is probably the best butane iron I have used so far. The method of changing tips is great, and the heat shrink tip included is so helpful!

I would recommend this iron to ANYONE who does a good amount of soldering. Now if you solder something like once a year, this is not the iron for you because the price just isn't worth it for a yearly use.