If I unscrew the solder tip that it comes with, does it work as a heat blower? (without adding an extra attachment or having to buy another tip)
1272490
No, you can't, if you want to use it as a heat blower you need a attachment (Iso-Tip #7992-003)
1428971
The supplied tip is a fine point; however, the tip is changeable so you can put any tip you want on it. The main thing is the variable temp setting so you will not melt circuit boards.
1706569
It's a standard tip for these gas soldering iron, since manufactures are different, so i m not for sure. For my experience, i have seem three different gas soldering iron use the same size tip, this s all i know.
250286
Can't say I make much use of the fume extractor, but I don't use the unit that often anymore. If you're doing extensive soldering work then it may be worthwhile. The suction air comes out of the hot air wand. Remove the tip from that wand to get maximum air flow for suction. I suppose you could connect a hose to the wand that goes outside. You would want to keep the HOT AIR switch off if you do this this, even though hot air heating does stop whenever the wand is in the holder.
1758876
I use this silver solder with a electric soldering iron, works real good as long as your irons heat range will melt it. Ron
2110049
Yes it can be used without a tip. I just used mines without a tip on some heat shrinking projects I did and it worked just fine. But I think using the tips that are provided would actually direct the heat precisely.
131382
Does it really matter? The device is meant to burn skin. If you are going to use it on something else, then you're better off with a soldering iron. The tip of the device is thinner than a paper clip.
420770
Yes, but this is overkill, possibly too hot. Just buy a regular soldering iron. You can find them for 10 bucks or so all day long!
1896100
yes the heat gun heats pretty well, low setting though or you may melt your solder
982995
Dear Chuck,I may presume that you already have some tips and want to know if you need to purchase more. The diameter of the tips that are inserted into the heating element is 0.190". The length 1.700". If you are going to do a lot of soldering, like every day for years, I suggest that you buy a set and save the shipping charges later of the ones you may have don't fit. The extra tips are not alike but for different soldering purposes. Bob
1977380
I guess that would all hinge on the size of the parts you are fastening. ou can see the size of the solder gun tips at any store that sells them.. BUT, if I were planning on working on many of these circuits, I would opt for a solder station that usually would have smaller tips and full controll over heat generated. There are many in the marketplace.
2060697
To answer your question directly, it is not madatory but it does help. Tinning the tip(s) only takes a small amount of solder and helps the solder heat and flow easier. Just allow the iron to get hot, apply a bit of solder and then wipe clean. Use a rosin core solder with a thickness appropriate for the job. On circuit boards use a thin diameter (.093 or smaller) and then larger as the wire diameter increases. Hope this helps, I was a NASA certified solderer 40+ years ago when I worked in the R&D Lab on the Apollo program.
172702
No, you have to run it with a soldering tip. It i awesome for a soldering iron though. I don't recommend a butane torch if you plan on using it for plumbing or anything that requires a lot of heat, they usually won't get that hot.
1337927
No, does not have the right tips and probably does not produce enough heat to melt the solder.
694403
Did you try and replace the heating element with the spare one that comes with the set? At 217 degrees, that's not even close to melting solder. I know my station has to be set about 100 degrees higher than where I normally would set it, which tells me that the thermostat isn't very accurate, but other than that I've used mine to build hundreds of circuit boards at home and actually prefer my solder station over the ones I use at work. If the 2nd heating element doesn't work, I would contact the seller.
1514140
The trick is to make a solid mechanical connection. The microphone elements have a double tab on one side that you can use to bend around the pin you mounted on the board, and you can twist the other tab out a bit to wedge against the other pin. This will let you apply heat to both pin and tab with the soldering iron. You will also need to apply heat for longer than just about any other joint to get the solder to flow. Without the solid mechanical connection, you'll either be heating the tab or the pin instead of the whole joint, so even if solder flows, it'll only bond correctly with one of them.
2110048
Can't be used without a tip. But, it has a tip that allows use as a torch. I.e. produces an unshielded flame. Good for small silver solder type work. Might work for small brazing, but I can't confirm as I haven't tried light brazing.