Interesting on the actual 100/140 Weller wattage. Years ago I purchased an
American Beauty and I haven't touched my Weller soldering gun since. As
VE7RF mentioned they are ideal for PL-259s.
Please report back on how the Weller butane works for you out in the field.
I am not sure what frost is?
John KK9A/4
Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
I looked at a number of the recommended butane irons you all mentioned to
me.
Some are not available in Canada or have temp sold out and so in the end I
decided on a Weller/(Portasol)
"Weller PSI100K Super-Pro Self-Igniting Cordless Butane Soldering Iron Kit"
from Amazon.ca for
a whopping $219. I hope it lasts, (I've never paid $219 for a soldering
iron) but surely it has to be better than the $34.50 one I got from Lee
Valley Tools a few years ago.
IIRC I paid $29.95 for it back then, hi hi
Some had mentioned thermal mass, especially in the ccccold or wind, and this
model seemed to have a rather large tip included (as well as what I'd call a
"normal sized" tip),. so hope that helps. It claims to be the rough
equivalent of a 125watt iron.
As a matter of interest, 15minutes ago I used my "killawatt" measuring
device to see how many watts my dual range (100w/140w) Weller gun was using.
The answer is 81watts and 101watts. (disappointing!)
I appreciate all the info, stories, advice and what-have-you.
I may post one follow up once I have had a chance to try it. There are
already frost warnings in various parts of my Province. Certainly a foreign
concept to some, hi hi!
73 - Cheers
Mike VE9 Antenna Antenna
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