Soldering Irons

[martauto]

I need to buy one to connect the wiring properly for the headlights but have no idea what to buy !!
Also what solder and associated kit would I need ??

Any ideas please ?

Links with pics would be great guy`s

Cheers Mart.

[Brianmoooore]

Antex XS25 used with 60/40 lead/tin solder. Avoid lead free solder - it's far to prone to dry joints.
Been using them for more years than most of you have been alive, and they outperform all similar wattage irons. Last one I bought, I went for the silicon cable option, which doesn't melt when the cable and tip inevitability come into contact at some point, BUT the cable was ridiculously short for anything other than working on a bench with a socket at the rear of that bench. Might have changed by now, but check cable lengths.

[minesapint]

I use a Weller PU 1D, had it for over 40 yrs, never missed a beat. It’s 24v, so you’re not holding 230v in your hand. Don’t know if they are still available but were the iron to have in their day.
I agree with Brian re the solder, I use Ersin 60/40 18 gauge (SWG) multicore (which contains flux)
SAFETY. Should wear an appropriate mask when using lead solder.

[Satan]

I have a Weller WE1010 soldering station but I think for you that is overkill, to be honest get a gas soldering iron so that its portable if you need some solder I can send you some as I still need to send you the thing we spoke about and the solder has a lead content as its about 30 years old from my days of data cabling lol.

I also have a Portasol iron that runs on lighter gas, if you are doing the lights like I did to my sons car then twist the wires together and test before soldering the wires together also buy yourself some heat shrink to finish the job off.

http://www.portasol.com/product-r1.asp?P_ID=327

[Satan]

Just realised being a sad old git I have 5 soldering irons............. sheeeeesh.

[flybynite]

I have a Weller WE1010 soldering station but I think for you that is overkill,

Snap, got one of them as well and a bloody good piece of kit it is too! Made my random assortment of old irons redundant. (well maybe not the SI120) no more guesswork of the temperature as you just set what you want and presto it works.

[Satan]

I have a Weller WE1010 soldering station but I think for you that is overkill,

Snap, got one of them as well and a bloody good piece of kit it is too! Made my random assortment of old irons redundant. (well maybe not the SI120) no more guesswork of the temperature as you just set what you want and presto it works.

I still have my old RS soldering iron with a fine tip even replaced the lead for an extra long one as when soldering 25 way connectors in dealing rooms it was invaluable , bet Mart regrets asking the question as its a cock waving soldering iron competition thread now.

Next it will be "show us the photos" ;o))))

[Brianmoooore]

I also have a Portasol iron that runs on lighter gas, if you are doing the lights

Antex do the XS25 in 12 volt, 24 volt and 230 volt versions. The 12 volt version (and probably the 24 volt) have long leads with croc. clips on the end, to fix straight onto your battery. I rarely use it, but it performs just like the230 volt version.
The Antex irons have the heating element positioned right inside the bit, unlike most others which rely on the heat travelling down the shaft to the bit, enabling the 25W version to match 40 - 50W versions from other sources.
My son in law has a small factory producing machines with electronic control modules, which they assemble into cases on site, making connections to switches, multi pin sockets, etc. I went in for an afternoon to sort out some circuitry they couldn't get their heads around, an took my XS25 with me, rather than use their (Weller?) irons. A week later, the factory was kitted out with XS25s.

[Satan]

I also have a Portasol iron that runs on lighter gas, if you are doing the lights

Antex do the XS25 in 12 volt, 24 volt and 230 volt versions. The 12 volt version (and probably the 24 volt) have long leads with croc. clips on the end, to fix straight onto your battery. I rarely use it, but it performs just like the230 volt version.
The Antex irons have the heating element positioned right inside the bit, unlike most others which rely on the heat travelling down the shaft to the bit, enabling the 25W version to match 40 - 50W versions from other sources.
My son in law has a small factory producing machines with electronic control modules, which they assemble into cases on site, making connections to switches, multi pin sockets, etc. I went in for an afternoon to sort out some circuitry they couldn't get their heads around, an took my XS25 with me, rather than use their (Weller?) irons. A week later, the factory was kitted out with XS25s.

Termination where either desk end or cabinet end, you should have seen the setup Barclays had at Moorgate, you needed a decent iron due to the aircon running, must have had about 400 47U comms cabinet's all painted in corporate blue, don't let me bitch about Triarc triple end coax and terminating BNC ends...........

[minesapint]

Now this is what you call a soldering iron. 0 volts. Weight 2.5lb
Used to heat it up on a Monday morning and it was still hot on Friday!!

[minesapint]

I also have a Portasol iron that runs on lighter gas, if you are doing the lights

Antex do the XS25 in 12 volt, 24 volt and 230 volt versions. The 12 volt version (and probably the 24 volt) have long leads with croc. clips on the end, to fix straight onto your battery. I rarely use it, but it performs just like the230 volt version.
The Antex irons have the heating element positioned right inside the bit, unlike most others which rely on the heat travelling down the shaft to the bit, enabling the 25W version to match 40 - 50W versions from other sources.
My son in law has a small factory producing machines with electronic control modules, which they assemble into cases on site, making connections to switches, multi pin sockets, etc. I went in for an afternoon to sort out some circuitry they couldn't get their heads around, an took my XS25 with me, rather than use their (Weller?) irons. A week later, the factory was kitted out with XS25s.

Termination where either desk end or cabinet end, you should have seen the setup Barclays had at Moorgate, you needed a decent iron due to the aircon running, must have had about 400 47U comms cabinet's all painted in corporate blue, don't let me bitch about Triarc triple end coax and terminating BNC ends...........

Should have one of these Satan!

[Brianmoooore]

Now this is what you call a soldering iron. 0 volts. Weight 2.5lb
Used to heat it up on a Monday morning and it was still hot on Friday!!

Not quite the same shape as the iron I started soldering electronics with, but the same principle. Mine would only go for about a minute before it had to go back in the gas flame.

[Satan]

Now this is what you call a soldering iron. 0 volts. Weight 2.5lb
Used to heat it up on a Monday morning and it was still hot on Friday!!

Good for lead that's about it....... or if you have a sexual perversion.......

[Satan]

Mart is now somewhat "confused" not difficult for Baur owner...... ;o))))


See I got that one in Mart ;o)))))

[martauto]

Mart is now somewhat "confused" not difficult for Baur owner...... ;o))))


See I got that one in Mart ;o)))))

We are not scared to be different

Ive borrowed a Draper one from my lad so I will give this a go .
I have seen a 12v on e-bay so may go for it .

Mart.

[Satan]

Mart is now somewhat "confused" not difficult for Baur owner...... ;o))))


See I got that one in Mart ;o)))))

We are not scared to be different

Ive borrowed a Draper one from my lad so I will give this a go .
I have seen a 12v on e-bay so may go for it .

Mart.

Go gas,