Hello Mike.
What tips does the Edsyn 951 use?? I have one new in the box that
I bought about 15 years ago but never even opened the box.? I have
up until recently always used my Weller WTCPT and TC201 with a
1/64" tip and use that for pc boards and boat anchors.? I recently
(last week) bought a Hakko FX888 but it was a dud.? Actually it
was ok with the T18-C tip that came with it but I also bought 2 of
the T18-BL (long 1/64" needle tips) and yes they were in Hakko
packages and brand new never opened but the FX888 would not heat
the tip!? At the back I measured just 101° and at the tip it was
86° and most of the time would not melt solder at all and I had it
set to 750° and later to 800° as my Weller always used the 800
degree tips.? So I have been looking for a good soldering
station.? I have several Chinese clones and find them to be
worthless (at least all that I have bought).? I also bout a couple
that had the solder sucker gun on them.? One was the ZD915 which
worked well the first week but now just does not do the job.? I
later bought a Aoyue 701A++ but that sucker gun does not work at
all and I can not get tips that are big enough.? The tip has to go
over the thing being desolder so a switch terminal will not
desolder but a wire will!? Neither the ZD915 or the Aoyue offered
big tips (opening at the end so it would go over a terminal) and
now getting 701A++ tips is near impossible and it is not that
old.?
I even invested in a Pace MBT201 station but the sucker gun on
that worked just like the ZD915 in that it worked great if the tip
fit over the connection being desoldered but if it would not fit
completely over the connection then it would not desolder it!
Thank you.
Jim Pruitt
WA7DUY
On 1/7/2023 2:45 PM, Mike Langner
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I’ve been soldering wires
since I was a teenage novice ham back in 1957 followed by
a lengthy career in broadcast engineering.
The Edsyn Loner (model 951SX) is the best I’ve found in
all these years.
Heats quickly, very accurate thermostatic temperature
control, interchangeable tips, transformer isolated, and
all parts are available should it ever need repair.? I
have one that I carry for work at sites away from my
workbench and one that lives on that very busy workbench.
I’ve tried between a half-dozen and a dozen others – the
Edsyn is the clear winner.
I have absolutely no connection with Edsyn other than
being a happy customer!
Mike/
K5MGR
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Mike
Langner
929 Alameda Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114-1901
(505)
898-3212 home/home office
(505) 238-8810 cell
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 3:25 PM, Thomas Latimer < tlatimer4@...> wrote: Ok I've decided to jump back into some soldering jobs (repair, small
electronic kits for my Grandkids) and need to upgrade my equipment. I
have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks for any info
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan 48864
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The Hakko is a vacuum desoldering gun. ?That’s it’s only purpose. ?It has a pump built in. ?
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 6:54 PM, don Root < drootofallevil@...> wrote: On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 05:13 PM, Dan wrote:
Does this Hakko work OK desoldering point-to-point wiring, tube sockets, and terminal strips, like in BA radios?
Steve said "The stock tip that comes with it works well for boat anchors. " , thats what i wanted to know, but he didn't say if it comes with a vac pump??
PS I AM JUST MUCKING ABOUT WITH the editor in here to see what happens, i cant see anything to change case.
73 don VA3DRL ..
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 05:13 PM, Dan wrote:
Does this Hakko work OK desoldering point-to-point wiring, tube sockets, and terminal strips, like in BA radios?
Steve said ? "The stock tip that comes with it works well for boat anchors.? " , thats what i wanted to know, but he didn't say if it comes with a vac pump??
PS I AM JUST MUCKING ABOUT WITH the editor in here to see what happens, i cant see anything to change case.
73 don? VA3DRL? ..
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Dan,
I have had the Hakko 808, the predecessor to the 300/301, for years. I've used it on everything from BA rigs to PCBs. It works well on chassis itesm you mentioned as well as removing components?from PCBs.
On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 8:13 PM Dan < pitfit@...> wrote: ?Does this Hakko work OK desoldering point-to-point wiring, tube sockets, and terminal strips, like in BA radios?
My never-used-one impression is they tend to work best on PC boards, etc., no?
I've always wanted to try one.
Dan WB4GRA ? I use a Hakko 301 desoldering gun and it’s the cat’s meow.? A variety of tips are available.? The stock tip that comes with it works well for boat anchors. ?
73 - Steve, KW4H?
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 5:21 PM, don Root < drootofallevil@...> wrote: Tom , hi again. I would like a good motorized vacuum sucker station with an iron able do old anchors, and if possible newer smaller stuff. It seems, these days ,the thermal mass of the tip is not mentioned. Guys praise one or the other make, model, but don’t mention what they are using it on. ? 73… Don VA3DRL ? ? ? Don,
Good point....I have an OLD Weller dual wattage gun that I think Ben Franklin used for his electricity experiments....hahahaha ..... and think it's too clunky and hot to use on circuits.....I also have a couple of smaller pencil irons, wattage
unknown but probably about 25 watts.......again, old old old, so I wanted to get a little more modern setup.? I would probably use the old Weller gun when working on the boatanchor stuff as there's a lot more metal involved, but I didn't want
to use on the newer kits.....much smaller amount of solder and metal.? Hadn't heard about the hi temp leadless solder, so I need to do a little reading.?
Anyway I think your idea of using the older irons on the older equipment is OK, and get a more modern one for the kits nowadays.
THANKS to all who sent along suggestions..... and Happy New Year to all you guys/gals who contribute, and especially to the moderators here.? This is a much better way to find out the best information rather than just 'winging it'.
As you hams say, 73, as us communicators say STU
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan? 48864
On 1/7/2023 18:02, don Root wrote: On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 02:25 PM, Thomas Latimer wrote: .......I have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ? Hey Tom, I have a similar question, but I wonder if a prime criteria isn’t whether it is for old tube etc stuff and using 60/40 AND/OR for new PCBs and hi temp leadless solder? My guess is that it is hard to do both jobs with one “iron”, Perhaps you want the station for newer only circuits?
i now see other replies, but they don't answer my questions . so here is hoping 73… Don VA3DRL
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Yes. ?I’ve used the Hakko for restoration work on many boat anchors. ?And still do. ?
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 6:12 PM, Dan < pitfit@...> wrote: ?Does this Hakko work OK desoldering point-to-point wiring, tube sockets, and terminal strips, like in BA radios?
My never-used-one impression is they tend to work best on PC boards, etc., no?
I've always wanted to try one.
Dan WB4GRA On Jan 7, 2023, at 7:45 PM, KW4H via groups.io <reedsteve@...> wrote:
? I use a Hakko 301 desoldering gun and it’s the cat’s meow. ?A variety of tips are available. ?The stock tip that comes with it works well for boat anchors. ?
73 - Steve, KW4H?
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 5:21 PM, don Root < drootofallevil@...> wrote: Tom , hi again. I would like a good motorized vacuum sucker station with an iron able do old anchors, and if possible newer smaller stuff. It seems, these days ,the thermal mass of the tip is not mentioned. Guys praise one or the other make, model, but don’t mention what they are using it on. ? 73… Don VA3DRL ? ? ? Don,
Good point....I have an OLD Weller dual wattage gun that I think Ben Franklin used for his electricity experiments....hahahaha ..... and think it's too clunky and hot to use on circuits.....I also have a couple of smaller pencil irons, wattage
unknown but probably about 25 watts.......again, old old old, so I wanted to get a little more modern setup.? I would probably use the old Weller gun when working on the boatanchor stuff as there's a lot more metal involved, but I didn't want
to use on the newer kits.....much smaller amount of solder and metal.? Hadn't heard about the hi temp leadless solder, so I need to do a little reading.?
Anyway I think your idea of using the older irons on the older equipment is OK, and get a more modern one for the kits nowadays.
THANKS to all who sent along suggestions..... and Happy New Year to all you guys/gals who contribute, and especially to the moderators here.? This is a much better way to find out the best information rather than just 'winging it'.
As you hams say, 73, as us communicators say STU
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan? 48864
On 1/7/2023 18:02, don Root wrote: On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 02:25 PM, Thomas Latimer wrote: .......I have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ? Hey Tom, I have a similar question, but I wonder if a prime criteria isn’t whether it is for old tube etc stuff and using 60/40 AND/OR for new PCBs and hi temp leadless solder? My guess is that it is hard to do both jobs with one “iron”, Perhaps you want the station for newer only circuits?
i now see other replies, but they don't answer my questions . so here is hoping 73… Don VA3DRL
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? Does this Hakko work OK desoldering point-to-point wiring, tube sockets, and terminal strips, like in BA radios?
My never-used-one impression is they tend to work best on PC boards, etc., no?
I've always wanted to try one.
Dan WB4GRA
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On Jan 7, 2023, at 7:45 PM, KW4H via groups.io <reedsteve@...> wrote:
? I use a Hakko 301 desoldering gun and it’s the cat’s meow. ?A variety of tips are available. ?The stock tip that comes with it works well for boat anchors. ?
73 - Steve, KW4H?
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 5:21 PM, don Root < drootofallevil@...> wrote: Tom , hi again. I would like a good motorized vacuum sucker station with an iron able do old anchors, and if possible newer smaller stuff. It seems, these days ,the thermal mass of the tip is not mentioned. Guys praise one or the other make, model, but don’t mention what they are using it on. ? 73… Don VA3DRL ? ? ? Don,
Good point....I have an OLD Weller dual wattage gun that I think Ben Franklin used for his electricity experiments....hahahaha ..... and think it's too clunky and hot to use on circuits.....I also have a couple of smaller pencil irons, wattage
unknown but probably about 25 watts.......again, old old old, so I wanted to get a little more modern setup.? I would probably use the old Weller gun when working on the boatanchor stuff as there's a lot more metal involved, but I didn't want
to use on the newer kits.....much smaller amount of solder and metal.? Hadn't heard about the hi temp leadless solder, so I need to do a little reading.?
Anyway I think your idea of using the older irons on the older equipment is OK, and get a more modern one for the kits nowadays.
THANKS to all who sent along suggestions..... and Happy New Year to all you guys/gals who contribute, and especially to the moderators here.? This is a much better way to find out the best information rather than just 'winging it'.
As you hams say, 73, as us communicators say STU
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan? 48864
On 1/7/2023 18:02, don Root wrote: On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 02:25 PM, Thomas Latimer wrote: .......I have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ? Hey Tom, I have a similar question, but I wonder if a prime criteria isn’t whether it is for old tube etc stuff and using 60/40 AND/OR for new PCBs and hi temp leadless solder? My guess is that it is hard to do both jobs with one “iron”, Perhaps you want the station for newer only circuits?
i now see other replies, but they don't answer my questions . so here is hoping 73… Don VA3DRL
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I use a Hakko 301 desoldering gun and it’s the cat’s meow. ?A variety of tips are available. ?The stock tip that comes with it works well for boat anchors. ?
73 - Steve, KW4H?
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 5:21 PM, don Root < drootofallevil@...> wrote: Tom , hi again. I would like a good motorized vacuum sucker station with an iron able do old anchors, and if possible newer smaller stuff. It seems, these days ,the thermal mass of the tip is not mentioned. Guys praise one or the other make, model, but don’t mention what they are using it on. ? 73… Don VA3DRL ? ? ? Don,
Good point....I have an OLD Weller dual wattage gun that I think Ben Franklin used for his electricity experiments....hahahaha ..... and think it's too clunky and hot to use on circuits.....I also have a couple of smaller pencil irons, wattage
unknown but probably about 25 watts.......again, old old old, so I wanted to get a little more modern setup.? I would probably use the old Weller gun when working on the boatanchor stuff as there's a lot more metal involved, but I didn't want
to use on the newer kits.....much smaller amount of solder and metal.? Hadn't heard about the hi temp leadless solder, so I need to do a little reading.?
Anyway I think your idea of using the older irons on the older equipment is OK, and get a more modern one for the kits nowadays.
THANKS to all who sent along suggestions..... and Happy New Year to all you guys/gals who contribute, and especially to the moderators here.? This is a much better way to find out the best information rather than just 'winging it'.
As you hams say, 73, as us communicators say STU
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan? 48864
On 1/7/2023 18:02, don Root wrote: On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 02:25 PM, Thomas Latimer wrote: .......I have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ? Hey Tom, I have a similar question, but I wonder if a prime criteria isn’t whether it is for old tube etc stuff and using 60/40 AND/OR for new PCBs and hi temp leadless solder? My guess is that it is hard to do both jobs with one “iron”, Perhaps you want the station for newer only circuits?
i now see other replies, but they don't answer my questions . so here is hoping 73… Don VA3DRL
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Tom , hi again. I would like a good motorized vacuum sucker station with an iron able do old anchors, and if possible newer smaller stuff. It seems, these days ,the thermal mass of the tip is not mentioned. Guys praise one or the other make, model, but don’t mention what they are using it on. ? 73… Don VA3DRL ? ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Thomas Latimer
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2023 6:46 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HallicraftersRadios] soldering station? Don,
Good point....I have an OLD Weller dual wattage gun that I think Ben Franklin used for his electricity experiments....hahahaha ..... and think it's too clunky and hot to use on circuits.....I also have a couple of smaller pencil irons, wattage
unknown but probably about 25 watts.......again, old old old, so I wanted to get a little more modern setup.? I would probably use the old Weller gun when working on the boatanchor stuff as there's a lot more metal involved, but I didn't want
to use on the newer kits.....much smaller amount of solder and metal.? Hadn't heard about the hi temp leadless solder, so I need to do a little reading.?
Anyway I think your idea of using the older irons on the older equipment is OK, and get a more modern one for the kits nowadays.
THANKS to all who sent along suggestions..... and Happy New Year to all you guys/gals who contribute, and especially to the moderators here.? This is a much better way to find out the best information rather than just 'winging it'.
As you hams say, 73, as us communicators say STU
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan? 48864
On 1/7/2023 18:02, don Root wrote: On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 02:25 PM, Thomas Latimer wrote: .......I have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ? Hey Tom, I have a similar question, but I wonder if a prime criteria isn’t whether it is for old tube etc stuff and using 60/40 AND/OR? for new PCBs and hi temp leadless solder? My guess is that it is hard to do both jobs with one “iron”, Perhaps you want the station for newer only circuits?
i now see other replies, but they don't answer my questions . so here is hoping 73… Don VA3DRL
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 12:22 PM, Ken, WA2LBI wrote:
When I don't want to drill a hole for a fuse holder I mount a snap-in fuse block under the chassis.
As for the power cord, if there is some reason not to use a 3 wire cord then I replace the 2 wire non polarized cord and plug with a polarized type.
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Hi Craig, Ken ,and the gang
I was reluctant to suggest? the use of a fuse holder within the radio; and what kind and how and where to mount it, and then Ken provided one option. I have wrestled with the thought that any main fuse should be easily accessible to a user. With that in mind, much of the time that brings up the dilemma of sacrificing authentic originality, which is often not easy for me to make, so small mods go on a case by case basis. ?
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Ken; I said polarized, meaning Not non-polarized; which these days can be maintained in two wire, and ?three wire plugs and cords. ?One could maintain the original design for non-polarized plug, and use a GCFI for safety, but once/if a fuse is added, it should NOT end up in a neutral if there is any attempt to follow the scheme of electrical codes; which means if the fuse is inside the rig, the cord needs to maintain polarization. ?2-wire usually tends to maintain an authentic look, while a 3-wire cord and plug usually looks out of place, but should enhance safety a bit more…but there is a bit more once we doodle in the ac circuit. ??if we look at the schematic, likely the most scary part is that ?capacitor that has all along been wired from one AC input wire to the chassis. …its Off-Topic here, but I for one cannot comprehend the original design ?intent; if it were to be plugged in one way, the switch is hot and the cap connects the neutral to chassis [what for], and the alternative has the hot going thru the cap to the chassis so people in socks only having ?an ?s-40 [off or on] in the basement with concrete floors ?must get some nice tingles, or maybe a real poke so, if it is rewired with a 3 wire cord so the switch is always hot, and the cap is to neutral ,and gnd-wire to chassis, what is the cap doing now? ?… sorry for long wind…
73 don VA3DRL
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Don,
Good point....I have an OLD Weller dual wattage gun that I think Ben
Franklin used for his electricity experiments....hahahaha ..... and
think it's too clunky and hot to use on circuits.....I also have a
couple of smaller pencil irons, wattage
unknown but probably about 25 watts.......again, old old old, so I
wanted to get a little more modern setup.? I would probably use the
old Weller gun when working on the boatanchor stuff as there's a lot
more metal involved, but I didn't want
to use on the newer kits.....much smaller amount of solder and
metal.? Hadn't heard about the hi temp leadless solder, so I need to
do a little reading.?
Anyway I think your idea of using the older irons on the older
equipment is OK, and get a more modern one for the kits nowadays.
THANKS to all who sent along suggestions..... and Happy New Year to
all you guys/gals who contribute, and especially to the moderators
here.? This is a much better way to find out the best information
rather than just 'winging it'.
As you hams say, 73, as us communicators say STU
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan? 48864
On 1/7/2023 18:02, don Root wrote:
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 02:25 PM, Thomas Latimer wrote:
.......I have several OLD soldering irons (Weller,
etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ?
Hey Tom, I have a similar question, but
I wonder if a prime criteria isn’t whether it is for old tube
etc stuff and using 60/40 AND/OR?
for new PCBs and hi temp leadless solder?
My guess is that it is hard to do both
jobs with one “iron”,
Perhaps you want the station for newer
only circuits?
i now see other replies, but they don't answer my questions .
so here is hoping
73… Don VA3DRL
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 02:25 PM, Thomas Latimer wrote:
.......I have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ?
Hey Tom, I have a similar question, but I wonder if a prime criteria isn’t whether it is for old tube etc stuff and using 60/40 AND/OR? for new PCBs and hi temp leadless solder?
My guess is that it is hard to do both jobs with one “iron”,
Perhaps you want the station for newer only circuits?
i now see other replies, but they don't answer my questions . so here is hoping
73… Don VA3DRL
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Check out auctions for the assets of tech businesses that are shutting down. For some reason things like soldering stations sell cheaper there than on eBay. I got a wonderful HAAKO soldering station with a vacuum pump and desoldering tool for $85. Has TWO temp controllable soldering irons. I love the HAAKO soldering irons. Plenty of power. Temp control very precise. Good ergonomics.?
Mark AF6IM?
On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 2:25 PM Thomas Latimer < tlatimer4@...> wrote: Ok I've decided to jump back into some soldering jobs (repair, small
electronic kits for my Grandkids) and need to upgrade my equipment. I
have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks for any info
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan 48864
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I’ve been soldering wires since I was a teenage novice ham back in 1957 followed by a lengthy career in broadcast engineering.
The Edsyn Loner (model 951SX) is the best I’ve found in all these years.
Heats quickly, very accurate thermostatic temperature control, interchangeable tips, transformer isolated, and all parts are available should it ever need repair.? I have one that I carry for work at sites away from my workbench and one that lives on that very busy workbench.
I’ve tried between a half-dozen and a dozen others – the Edsyn is the clear winner.
I have absolutely no connection with Edsyn other than being a happy customer!
Mike/
K5MGR
________________________ ? Mike Langner
929 Alameda Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114-1901
(505) 898-3212 home/home office
(505) 238-8810 cell
mlangner@... ?
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Re: S-40B - What is the socket on the back for?
Craig,? Adding a fuse holder is not difficult and, I think, does not detract from being original.? You, or he next owner may thank you, one day. Attached is a pix of my S-40B. I added 3-wire line cord and enlarged the entrance hole to accommodate the strain relief.? I used the requisite size Greenlee punch. Agree, a 1A fuse is the thing to use. Also, I add a 2A inrush limiter to add a bit more protection.? Running the S-40B, and other vintage gear, 115v is best for them.? If it has not been re-capped, you might consider the task.? S-40B's are a fine collector item......
Jeep K3HVG
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On 01/07/2023 11:40 AM Craig Delmage <cddgeneral@...> wrote:
I have an S-40B that I picked up recently and am currently refurbishing it.
I am wondering what the two-prong outlet, to the right of the power cord, is.? My SC-40B does not have this, only a plate riveted over the hole.
Thanks.
Craig, VE3OP
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I use a Weller WE1010NA.? New on Amazon for about $100.? No complaints, and so far it’s worked flawlessly. ? 73 – Steve, KW4H ? Ok I've decided to jump back into some soldering jobs (repair, small
electronic kits for my Grandkids) and need to upgrade my equipment. I
have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks for any info
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan 48864
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I think the Weller WE1010NA is the best bang for the buck. I also had a
WLC100 for many years which does a good job, but the 1010 has digital
temperature readout and is just better overall.
Mike, W1NR
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On 1/7/2023 5:25 PM, Thomas Latimer wrote: Ok I've decided to jump back into some soldering jobs (repair, small
electronic kits for my Grandkids) and need to upgrade my equipment. I
have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks for any info
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan 48864
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Ok I've decided to jump back into some soldering jobs (repair, small
electronic kits for my Grandkids) and need to upgrade my equipment. I
have several OLD soldering irons (Weller, etc) but want to purchase a
soldering station, variable wattage.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks for any info
Tom Latimer
Okemos, Michigan 48864
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Re: S-40B - How to change to a three-prong AC plug?
I hate spell check I meant to say JB weld
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On Jan 7, 2023, at 3:22 PM, qanthony87 <aquinn50@...> wrote:
? Little bit of kneels holds these things nice and no new holes On Jan 7, 2023, at 2:46 PM, Ken, WA2LBI <wa2lbi@...> wrote:
? When I don't want to drill a hole for a fuse holder I mount a snap-in fuse block under the chassis.
As for the power cord, if there is some reason not to use a 3 wire cord then I replace the 2 wire non polarized cord and plug with a polarized type.
Regardless, you should always rewire any equipment?that has the fuse in one leg of the AC line and the switch in the other. Specifically, the hot lead should run directly?to the fuse first. From there it should run to the switch and then to the transformer primary. The neutral should be a direct run to the other side of the transformer primary. ?
2.? What amperage fuse should I use? Slow or fast blow?
since there will be inrush current to the transformer, a slow blow is best, that way you can use a lower rated fuse likely between 1 and 2 amps maybe 1.5 as Steve mentioned, perhaps a bit more, depending on the transformer actual inrush?
If it were mine, and it had no mods, I would be reluctant to drill holes, but would want it fused, so I might put it in a polarized cord, going to the receiver, more like the fusing scheme used in Britain.
Hope it turns out well
73S don VA3DRL
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Little bit of kneels holds these things nice and no new holes
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On Jan 7, 2023, at 2:46 PM, Ken, WA2LBI <wa2lbi@...> wrote:
? When I don't want to drill a hole for a fuse holder I mount a snap-in fuse block under the chassis.
As for the power cord, if there is some reason not to use a 3 wire cord then I replace the 2 wire non polarized cord and plug with a polarized type.
Regardless, you should always rewire any equipment?that has the fuse in one leg of the AC line and the switch in the other. Specifically, the hot lead should run directly?to the fuse first. From there it should run to the switch and then to the transformer primary. The neutral should be a direct run to the other side of the transformer primary. ?
2.? What amperage fuse should I use? Slow or fast blow?
since there will be inrush current to the transformer, a slow blow is best, that way you can use a lower rated fuse likely between 1 and 2 amps maybe 1.5 as Steve mentioned, perhaps a bit more, depending on the transformer actual inrush?
If it were mine, and it had no mods, I would be reluctant to drill holes, but would want it fused, so I might put it in a polarized cord, going to the receiver, more like the fusing scheme used in Britain.
Hope it turns out well
73S don VA3DRL
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don Root
Mike Langner