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Where can I buy a good quality soldering iron?

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  • 16-12-2010 4:14pm
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    Kashkai
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    I want to do some electrical work on my planes to fit UBECS as failsafes in case of problems with the escs in my planes. I tried a couple of model shops at lunchtime but they don't stock soldering irons. Where could I get a good quality 40w one?


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    coolwings
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    Get a 80-100W one! You will be glad you did later.
    A 40W is only enough for thin wires, or where the tip of it is bulky, with a metal reservoir to hold heat.


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    fergal.b
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    I use a gas soldering iron and find it very handy, you can get them in halfords.


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    thenightrider
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    maplin sell iron's or you could try here http://radionics.rs-online.com/web/


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    T-Maxx
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    Antex @ Maplin


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    Cmar-Ireland
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    DealExtreme have 60w irons for under a tenner.


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