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Old 01-27-2015 | 04:59 AM
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I am going pick up a soldering iron to solder some EC5 and Deans connectors, what watt soldering iron do I need? Or is best?
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Old 01-27-2015 | 06:12 AM
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As a kid, I used something like this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weller-75...0PKS/100143633

Now, I have this one:
http://www.trakpowerusa.com/solderin...950/index.html

Much easier to hold and precision is easier.
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Old 01-27-2015 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by shagino
As a kid, I used something like this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weller-75...0PKS/100143633

Now, I have this one:
http://www.trakpowerusa.com/solderin...950/index.html

Much easier to hold and precision is easier.
I like that trakpower, thank you
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Old 01-27-2015 | 07:06 AM
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Can't go wrong with the Hakko FX888d
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Old 01-27-2015 | 07:07 AM
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weller wlc100 adjustable heat and only $60 can be found most common at sears stores.last one went 10 yrs strong
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Old 01-27-2015 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 0351
I like that trakpower, thank you
Baller version: http://www.trakpowerusa.com/solderin...955/index.html

Originally Posted by EricW
Can't go wrong with the Hakko FX888d
Yeah, the TrakPower stuff is really rebranded Hakko's
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Old 01-27-2015 | 07:17 AM
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I use this one alot (sits in my pit bag) and do everything from tx/rx wires up to EC5s with ease, heats up quick for those between heat repairs. I ditched the included tip before the first use and got one that is much smaller.

http://www.frys.com/product/2834684?...NEPBoCHSXw_wcB

For when I am home I have an older Hakko solder station with adjustable temp.
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Old 01-28-2015 | 07:40 PM
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I just picked up a Trackpower myself. So far it has done everything I could ask for.
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Old 01-29-2015 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mkiiina
I use this one alot (sits in my pit bag) and do everything from tx/rx wires up to EC5s with ease, heats up quick for those between heat repairs. I ditched the included tip before the first use and got one that is much smaller.

http://www.frys.com/product/2834684?...NEPBoCHSXw_wcB

For when I am home I have an older Hakko solder station with adjustable temp.
That's a lot of power. Is there a power brick attached? Might pick one of those up.
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Old 01-29-2015 | 12:37 PM
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Hakko, or there is a digital radio-shack one that has served me well
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Old 01-29-2015 | 01:05 PM
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OMg get this asap man

http://www.frys.com/product/7550776?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Price:$69.99
Regular Price $99.99
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Old 01-29-2015 | 01:06 PM
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This tip
Hakko 900M-T-3.2D Large Chisel Tip
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Old 01-29-2015 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by shagino
That's a lot of power. Is there a power brick attached? Might pick one of those up.
Nope just straight into the wall.
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Old 01-29-2015 | 02:37 PM
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At least a 60W iron with a chisel tip. Any will do with the best being the models mentioned above which are temperature controlled. However on a budget you can get a cheap hobby style iron and manually control the temperature by switching it on for the time you need it and switching it off again while you prepare the next joint. That way the iron doesn't get too hot that it burns the flux in the solder and makes a mess of the next joint.
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Old 01-30-2015 | 12:38 PM
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http://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable...productDetails

Would that iron be ok?
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