What soldering iron?

[Spoolio]

Sat in bed with a Lemsip feeling crap and trying to use the time to sort out some stuff that needs sorting. My Antex HP80 iron has finally died so I need a new one. That one was (I think) an 80w jobby that put out some stonking heat but wasn't very good at precision stuff as it had a massive flat tip that made getting at ESC tabs a pain. What would be a good wattage in a smaller iron to do RC stuff and preferably one with precision tips too? Any recommendations (but sadly can't stretch the budget to an LRP Solder Station or similar)

[Jason A]

Antex made very nice and good value soildering irons.

25-50 watt.

They also have a wide range of easy slide on/off changeable tips.

:thumbsup:

[MrMagoo]

I havce a Weller 40 and a Weller 80 watt, both excellent irons. Was taught soldering 20 years ago on Weller kit and have always rated it.

[teamorsum96]

i have to agree about the Weller,its a great soldering iron.i have a 200watt yes you read that right a 200watt soldering and it makes mardave battery packs up in seconds lol

[Chris-S]

I use a Weller 80watt (with large chisel tip) for speedo/motors and a Weller 30watt for everything else.

[spikey_58]

I picked up the gas Solderpro 70 kit the other day for a bargain price of £30. Normally around £60 but Maplin have them on offer at the moment. Its £10 cheaper than the Sodlerpro 50 kit which has less in it so I am highly impressed with it all.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/solderpro-70-gas-soldering-iron-kit-34959

[Zippy G]

Hi, take a look at my ad on solder stations.

Hope you like it

Zippy G