Variable Wattage Soldering Iron 0-50 Watts

by Parts Express

Product Description

Suitable for many applications, this versatile soldering iron is continuously variable from 0 to 50 watts.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002JRM50
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,842 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you could only have one Soldering Iron, June 26, 2007

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C. Scalfani "Mr. Theory" (Long Island) - See all my reviews
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First let me say the build quality is VERY GOOD. How very useful, . . . there is a variable heat adjustment built in giving you a choice of a low wattage iron perfect for delicate work, and a much higher wattage iron for soldering to heavy terminals, lugs and other items that seem to suck up the heat.

I use to modify my old irons by using an external dimmer control, but now its built into this iron. Good quality tip also.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it., December 5, 2008

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J. Sarro (Winthrop, MA) - See all my reviews
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I use this for all of my soldering needs. I've rewired bad speakers, repaired connections in guitar and mic cables, and made a few small electronic projects for classwork. The first use, the iron will smoke a little, but it will never smoke again after the initial use. Variable Wattage was my biggest reason for choosing this iron. The tip is also great because it's thin enough to solder circuit board connections. I would definitely recommend this product.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Durable, comfortable and cheap, April 2, 2010

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arielCo - See all my reviews

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I've used it for 18 months (mostly repairs, 3-4 hours at a time) and I haven't even changed the tip. The handle warms up a bit but it's quite bearable. The _power_ adjustment works right (mind you, it's not _temperature_ regulation); you're supposed to turn it with a small flat screwdriver but my fingernail usually works.

I bought this because I had lost my 25W Weller iron and I wanted a bit of extra power ocassionally (e.g. when one of the parts is large). I'm happy with it, especially for its price.

TIP: the best way to clean the tip is a brass scouring pad. They're sold attached to a tiny base (XYTRONIC 460A SOLDERING TIP CLEANER & STAND), but you can just buy one at the supermarket and stuff it in a small can.