Cool solder pot

[N6OIL]

Hello gang,

Whatcha all think, good deal?

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/150w-te...den-220v-48761

220v might be a problem for some but wonder if you can run it on 110v?

[W9GB]

These are Eastern Asia knock-offs of older discontinued designs, such as Hakko.
NOT for North American 120 VAC market.

The units you pictured are for EU / UK market ... 240 VAC with UK plug set.
Heating element will not work on 120 VAC ...
you have to remember than 240 VAC is used throughout most of the world (like the metric system).

Hakko FX-300 ... Current model for USA market.
http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?C...ID=4480&Page=2

Circuit Specialists (AZ) sell BlackJack SolderWerks BK3050 Solder Pot for $199 USD.
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eBay # 200759026986
Here is an American Beauty (Michigan mfg.) that was never used .. 4 bidders (< $100) at 2 days left.

[K8ERV]

I don't think you want a cool solder pot. Hot is more better.

TOM K8ERV Montrose Colo

[N6OIL]

Oh well someone yank the thread then.

[KO6WB]

The power is only 150W. Just get a transformer that will take 120V to 240V. Don't forget, if it's 150W at 240V it'll draw 300W at the 120V side of the transformer not counting losses. These transformers can be obtained at very low prices. It sure beats paying $300 for a US solder pot.
The next question is, why do you need a solder pot?
Just asking.
73
Gary

[K8ERV]

Don't forget, if it's 150W at 240V it'll draw 300W at the 120V side of the transformer not counting losses. .
73
Gary

Not so Kemosabe. It will still be 150w (+losses), just twice the CURRENT (but half the voltage) = same power.

TOM K8ERV Montrose Colo

[KF5FEI]

If you are mass-tinning wires, the solder-pot is a handy tool. We use one at work, but we typically tin both ends of 1000-2000 pieces of #18 stranded wire per run.

Keep in mind they typically take 15-20 minutes to heat up, and you have to use plenty of flux on the wires and periodically scrape the dross off the top of the pot. Not to mention you need to buy solder bars -- which are cheap, except for the freight.

[KO6WB]

Not so Kemosabe. It will still be 150w (+losses), just twice the CURRENT (but half the voltage) = same power.

TOM K8ERV Montrose Colo

I really have to quit posting before I have my medication Seems like the basic math skills turn into mush at times. Yes, it is the same power in Watts. Now excuse me while go pound my head on the wall.
73
Gary

[KA9JLM]

I really have to quit posting before I have my medication Seems like the basic math skills turn into mush at times. Yes, it is the same power in Watts. Now excuse me while go pound my head on the wall.
73
Gary

I understood what you meant. Easy mistake when put into words.

So at half the voltage it will just take twice as long to heat up.

[VK6ZGO]

These are Eastern Asia knock-offs of older discontinued designs, such as Hakko.
NOT for North American 120 VAC market.

The units you pictured are for EU / UK market ... 240 VAC with UK plug set.
Heating element will not work on 120 VAC ...
you have to remember than 240 VAC is used throughout most of the world (like the metric system).

Hakko FX-300 ... Current model for USA market.
http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?C...ID=4480&Page=2

Circuit Specialists (AZ) sell BlackJack SolderWerks BK3050 Solder Pot for $199 USD.
===
eBay # 200759026986
Here is an American Beauty (Michigan mfg.) that was never used .. 4 bidders (< $100) at 2 days left.

Actually,the plugs are one of the Chinese standards-----it is almost identical to the Australian plug.
They had a solder pot at the TV studio I worked at,but I only saw it used once or twice.

73,VK6ZGO