Will this hold up to continuos use throughout the day? I'm doing a lot of soldering back to back and have burned out 2 guns already.
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Something like the Weller SP-175 or larger. It is an iron, not a gun, and this is the only type of soldering equipment designed for continuous use. Certainly not as convenient as a gun but it is good for a 24/7 duty cycle. The only other option I see if to have several of these plugged in and waiting to go and rotate them in and out.
1575399
I think there is a factory recommended "duty cycle" for solder guns. I don't know of any manufacturer who will advise long term heavy usage. It will eventually burn out. They can generate a tremendous amount of dangerous heat internally.
1575400
No way of telling, unless someone tries it. I did not. It is a very well built product, however
1575401
I haven't used this non stop through out the day but this is the best gun I've ever used. Heats up quick and is heavy duty.
1458280
You can leave it in the gun indefinitely. The longer it sits, as in weeks, the less power it has. Wont hurt the gun or mechanism in any way.
1442098
This is not a soldering tool. It's a small heat gun, best use is for heat shrink tubing in tight areas and other duties that requires high heat being blown in a smaller area. I have no idea if it will work for your needs.
848486
I would worry about it rusting as much as you worry about your weapon rusting. Treat it the same and you shouldn't have any problems. I've had it for about a year and have had no issues. I would apply loctite or vibratite to the Allen screws as they tend to back out after running some rounds through it.
37446
I have used Weller soldering irons for years in the electronic industry. I now do stained glass and I can leave it on all day with no problems - not to worry. It's best to turn it off at night to save the soldering tip. I just bought the second one in the the last 15 years and it gets used most everyday for at least 6hrs. I will not use any other soldering iron for my stained glass other than the Weller 100. It's a good buy
944311
I can't say how long the LEDs would last if burned constantly. Mine is turned on for about fifteen hours a day and it is still working fine after several months.
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!
37448
You shouldn't have to give it a break in an hour time period. I'd hate to think I can only solder for 30 min. at a time on a large piece.
2261938
pretty good i used for 1/8 thick angles and flats almost 4 5 hour with 3 32 sticks and it survived but stick holder getting hot you ll need a small bucket water around for dipping only down point did not worked with aluminium stick but it worked with stainless stick as well as regular stick use it wih 3 32 sticks if you can have a good weld .andy
549076
Mine lasted a month before it burned out. I am a truck driver and spend a day or two home a week. I didn't see any fading.
1307667
I have put about a thousand rounds through and the laser is still close to where I originally set it. Anything with a screw is going to need some kind of adjustment over time. Just the nature of the beast.
1181407
if you desolder you can probably get two maybe three times then it will start to wear out....i recommend getting ahold of a practice board and some non zinc solder its a lot less messy
1867096
Mine is holding up real well. At first it was a lil snug on the gun and mag, but it eased up and it's still in great shape. I wear it everyday and the mag dosnt poke me or protrude.
1001888
I have, and it is holding up fine. I haven't used it as an every day tool, but i have used it regularly.
743206
362F is really low for soldering though. Try it at 750. Also, is your temp gun accurate? I reccomend purchasig an actual tip thermometer.
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Jason:ANY holster will wear the finish off of the slide if the gun is used enough. I use this holster for defensive shooting which is to say that it gets drawn and reholstered 200+ times per week. There is slight wear on the slide but,again, that is to be expected with heavy use.Absolutely love the holster. I shoot a Kimber Super Carry Ultra + . I own 10 holsters for this weapon but use the Fobus EXCLUSIVELY
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Do not know at this time I only used the one that was on it when I got it, it is a good soldering gun all I did was replace it with the same basic one I had for about 40 years...