I haven't, but the ham radio homebrew group says it's junk, as is most
TV ad only stuff.

"myo aung" wrote in message
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does anyone has soldering iron that i can borrow

I believe in being as autonomous as possible on my boat or in my shop.
Seldom find a need to borrow anything.. Additionally I attempt to be as
independent of shore power as possible when it comes to onboard repairs.

That said, I have a 12 volt soldering iron, from Radio Shack. I'm not sure
of the wattage but it must be around 40 watts and is somewhat dependent on
the battery voltage. I all but electronics, I much prefer it to my 120 vac
soldering iron. Really heats fast and does a great job on the heavier
electrical connectors.

My experience and opinion, FWIW.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

"Steve" wrote in message
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"myo aung" wrote in message
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does anyone has soldering iron that i can borrow

I believe in being as autonomous as possible on my boat or in my shop.
Seldom find a need to borrow anything.. Additionally I attempt to be as
independent of shore power as possible when it comes to onboard repairs.

That said, I have a 12 volt soldering iron, from Radio Shack. I'm not sure
of the wattage but it must be around 40 watts and is somewhat dependent on
the battery voltage. I all but electronics, I much prefer it to my 120 vac
soldering iron. Really heats fast and does a great job on the heavier
electrical connectors.

My experience and opinion, FWIW.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions
I agree he should buy his own soldering iron.
However it's not much good suggesting Radio Shack, according to his address
he's in the UK where-as Radio Shack is in the USA. The air fare would make
it a very expensive iron!!
I suggest he goes to Maplin and either purchases a 12vdc, 240vac or a butane
gas powered iron which is what I use on the boat.
The advantage of the gas iron is completely indepentant, there are times
when you might need to isolate the batteries before soldering, or be working
where there's no electricity of any sort available.