Greetings,
Weller's 40 Watt and 80 Watt soldering irons are both 900 degrees, so what is the difference?
http://www.wellerred.com
Thanks
40 Watt and 80 Watt soldering irons same temperature?
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Re: 40 Watt and 80 Watt soldering irons same temperature?
An 80 watt iron will heat up faster, and be able to solder larger-more massive joints. The models linked are more appropriate for automotive or appliance work. For electronics work, you would want something with a finer tip.
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Re: 40 Watt and 80 Watt soldering irons same temperature?
I'd go with this for a first iron http://www.adafruit.com/products/180 unless you just have to have one of those red Wellers. Then I'd get the 25w kit.
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