AndrewFischer
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2nd opinion:
The main advantage is not that it is adjustable (not that that's a bad thing) but that it is regulated. These irons have larger heaters (over 40W) that cycle on and off at the set temp. What does that get you:
Iron heats up more quickly.
Iron does not get crazy hot when it is sitting in the stand. Unregulated irons get to 1000F.
Iron stays hot when soldering. Doesn't cool down as much as say a 25W iron would while soldering.
For most of the kind of work we do the right setting is around 700F. If you use the right tip for the job you rarely have to change the temperature. Mono disagrees with me on this.
Once you've used either the 936 or the WTCPT you will never go back. With the price of a used WTCPT or new 936 clone around $40 I see no reason to get an unregulated iron.
Originally Posted by pinkfloyd4ever /img/forum/go_quote.gif what exactly is the advantage of having an adjustable temp iron? |
2nd opinion:
The main advantage is not that it is adjustable (not that that's a bad thing) but that it is regulated. These irons have larger heaters (over 40W) that cycle on and off at the set temp. What does that get you:
Iron heats up more quickly.
Iron does not get crazy hot when it is sitting in the stand. Unregulated irons get to 1000F.
Iron stays hot when soldering. Doesn't cool down as much as say a 25W iron would while soldering.
For most of the kind of work we do the right setting is around 700F. If you use the right tip for the job you rarely have to change the temperature. Mono disagrees with me on this.
Once you've used either the 936 or the WTCPT you will never go back. With the price of a used WTCPT or new 936 clone around $40 I see no reason to get an unregulated iron.