[MoLtoSoLo]

Hi
I am wondering if anyone has tried the "coldheat" soldering kits?
It looks interesting, but I am not sure if it is just some marketing BS or it really works.
Thank you.
http://www.coldheat.com/products.php

 

[CBMC]

I have never used it but it looks kind of cheap.

 

[dfense]

Ewok on the iPodStudio forum (mostly populated by Head-Fi-ers) had this to say about it.

 

[Edwood]

Tempting, but their tips are way too huge for my needs.

Although, if I find myself having to solder inside a crawlspace, roof, or anywhere it would be difficult or impossible to run an extension cord to, I may end up finding an excuse to but one.

-Ed

 

[kevin gilmore]

I saw the ad for it on tv and wondered how it worked. So now
i know. Basically a new version of resistance soldering. I have
a feeling the batteries get destroyed real quick.

 

[J.Y.]

seems excellent for my purposes...
I suppose if the temperature would keep on rising with contact, I would be able to do some high temperature soldering.(typ. 700degrees Celsius)

 

[m0nKeY bUsiNeSs]

Lol, I just saw an add for this on tv tonight. I was planning on asking the same question.

 

[MoLtoSoLo]

Anyone actually got it and had some experience?
How do you like it?

 

[Born2bwire]

I saw the ad and was mildly interested until I saw the spiel for the warranty. All I can remember about the statement was that it's given a limited lifetime warranty because it's powered by cold heat. At that point I decided to change the channel to watch more cartoons.

 

[sygyzy]

Go to Amazon.com to see the reviewers tear it a new one.

 

[Dreamslacker]

I actually done something similar when I was younger. Used 2 AA cells in series and 2 wires to contact a piece of solder to melt it. Yea, the batteries do die pretty quick. I reckon you could make a similar product using a current limiting power supply instead.