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ColdHeat - anyone use it?
Ken Layton:
Proprietary tips that break easily/prematurely and are costly to replace. Temperature too hot for small parts. Hmmm. This isn't good. The commercials show people soldering with it, but how does it work when you're DESOLDERING?
In my opinion I'd pass this unit by and get a real soldering iron.
ChadTower:
I'm just starting to get into soldering (done a couple simple Saturn mods), and will pick one of these up today.
nipsmg:
--- Quote from: 1UP on November 19, 2004, 02:39:51 am --- If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up. ;D
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I'm wondering if I'm the only one who got the Ferris Bueller's Day Off reference... ;D
I want one of these.
RandyT:
--- Quote from: Ken Layton on November 19, 2004, 11:28:42 am ---
In my opinion I'd pass this unit by and get a real soldering iron.
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I'll second this sentiment.
I have heard that they specifically state that it is not recommended for working on "sensitive electronics". I believe the reason for this is that they are introducing a strong current beyween the 2 halves of the tip, and anything that touches both halves gets very hot, very quickly. If you have ever accidentally crossed the terminals on a battery with a thin piece of metal and watched it glow and vaporize, you'd understand the principle this item is most likely based on (and DON'T try that at home!!) Now, if this is the case, think about what would happen when one side of the tip is in contact with one leg/pin of a component and the other side comes into contact with the a different leg/pin accidentally. That right, a circuit is completed and I would expect that you could pretty much kiss the component goodbye.
In other words, soldering jewelry, wires to switches (while not connected to the electronics), and things like that, it'll probably work fine. But my opinion is that the cautions included with the unit should be heeded and you should avoid using it on any electronics you find dear.
But that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.
RandyT
Stormy151:
Wow, thanks for the reviews guys. I was skeptical of this product, but now I think I'm going to pick one up. :)
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