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43broadp
 
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Another soldering iron questions

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Hello, i bought the Ladyada starter kit including the 30W soldering iron (Model XY258). I am planning to work on some ESD senstivie component, and i read that the soldering iron should be grounded with a high-meg resistor rather than "hars grounded" to prevent ESD damage. I am wondering if the XY258 is grounded???

Also any recommmendation for a finer soldering tip that will fit this model?

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Re: Another soldering iron questions

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Here are the tips available for that iron http://www.xytronic-usa.com/shop/category.aspx?catid=19
I don't see anything about grounding on their (xytronic) site but you could measure it yourself with a meter.

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Re: Another soldering iron questions

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The iron has a grounded cord, and so metal parts would be grounded.
http://www.xytronic-usa.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=99

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