is this a good desoldering/soldering station?
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is this a good desoldering/soldering station?
check it out http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...&rd=1
I am about chip my p28 for uberdata. Just wanted to know if this was a good buy.
Or can someone refer me a good one>
TIA
I am about chip my p28 for uberdata. Just wanted to know if this was a good buy.
Or can someone refer me a good one>
TIA
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Re: is this a good desoldering/soldering station? (willyboyD16)
I just went and got a sodering iron from radio shack(7 bucks). Then just used Soder-Wick Desodering Braid. Also make sure you get some Flux, Alcohol and brushes to clean everything off. Get size 1 desodering braid. The sodering I have isnt the greatest for this stuff because of the watts(15W). But it gets the job done. I cant afford a $1000 Metcal sodering station. So this will suit me fine.
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Re: is this a good desoldering/soldering station? (TurboLSVtecTeg)
If you're already looking to spend $200 - THIS METCAL only costs $50 more.
I solder/desolder stuff everyday - it is a helluva piece with excellent heat control.
I solder/desolder stuff everyday - it is a helluva piece with excellent heat control.
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Re: is this a good desoldering/soldering station? (EE_Chris)
That is way overkill unless you are going to be doing some very sensitive work.
Radio shack special is all I need to do ecu's. Desoldering tool (not the braid) works nice too, also from radio shack
Radio shack special is all I need to do ecu's. Desoldering tool (not the braid) works nice too, also from radio shack
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Re: is this a good desoldering/soldering station?
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Agree.
The soldering iron I have is a weller WLC100. Its the **** it has adjustable temp, stand, sponge and gets hot as hell fast. They can be had for about $40~$60.
And to remove solder you can use a sucker which go for another 10 bucks.
EDIT: also because weller is a pretty common brand tips for it can be found at allot of places.
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Agree.
The soldering iron I have is a weller WLC100. Its the **** it has adjustable temp, stand, sponge and gets hot as hell fast. They can be had for about $40~$60.
And to remove solder you can use a sucker which go for another 10 bucks.
EDIT: also because weller is a pretty common brand tips for it can be found at allot of places.
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Re: is this a good desoldering/soldering station? (_BEN_)
my 8 dollar radio shack has helped me chip 4 ecus w/o any problems.. Unless desoldering is your occupation or u do it often, the radio shack piece is pretty good in my opinion.. just get some old computer boards and practice on that 1st b4 tackling ur ecu..
OH, i also modified the radioshack gun by adding a rubber extention hose to the suction bottle line so i have more stability and can concentrate on heating up the solder..
OH, i also modified the radioshack gun by adding a rubber extention hose to the suction bottle line so i have more stability and can concentrate on heating up the solder..
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