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25watt pro series soldering iron at radio shack $19

tonyp12tonyp12 Posts: 1,951
edited 2013-05-26 13:21 in General Discussion
Spend $30 and get $10 coupon instant, good for 3weeks starting 2 days later.
So maybe buy two irons?, or some flux etc.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=15772146&camp=EMQQ05212013MB2&utm_campaign=May_DIY&utm_medium=email&utm_source=05212013

Comes in nice red plastic case (not pictured)
Support our friends at RS.

Comments

  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2013-05-23 17:25
    From the product page:
    This 25W Soldering Iron is ideal for hobbies, crafts and small electronics work. It features an industrial grade ceramic heating element, an iron clad chrome plating tip and has a maximum temperature of 1003°F.

    1003°F??? For soldering "small electronics?" Seriously?

    -Phil
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2013-05-25 17:40
    So I use a trusty radio shack cheap 30 watt that I got in a soldering kit and have replaced the tip many times. What am I missing with one of these pro line models that makes it better?
  • tonyp12tonyp12 Posts: 1,951
    edited 2013-05-25 18:56
    From the review:
    Have to say that it is the best iron i have ever had. It heats up really quick, the tips are very easy to replace, the tip stays clean and does not wear down like the others.
    This is my new soldering iron of choice. Radio shack nailed it with this on.

    I used mine yesterday and I liked it, I will give it a month and then add my review too.
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2013-05-26 13:21
    Must have been a good deal because both my local Radio Shacks are sold out. I bought a new tip for my cheapo iron at $3.00 which should last a few months.
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