Can it be used for soldering copper?
1636162
Haven't tried it. This unit is only 75 watts power and I would think only smallcopper things, definitely not water pipes or things like that. The bigger unit may, but only a guess.I use this for soldering electronic parts and wires. Works great for heat shrinking also.
1636163
yes but on a low flame. This portasol device has the ability to reach 850 °F; whereas copper soldering needs a range of 350 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
2114648
hmmm... I seriously doubt it but don't know for sure. Depends on the melting point for copper. I think this pot maxes out at 900f. It's pretty much meant for lead.
169480
I would say yes, as long as you sand of the metal, if paint is on it, to ensure the soldering is applied. Be careful as the soldering tip is extremely hot
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.
1557947
I used it to make a leather cutter blade repair and had to file it to fit. It was harder than a lead/tin solder but I'm not sure it would have the wear qualities you require. It may be worth a try considering the price of the product.
2263313
Depends on what part of the laptop you want to solder on and your skill. I wouldn't suggest trying to solder tiny parts. But for attaching cables and such should be fine.
529317
I've been using it to solder resistors and wires to pc boards. Works grat so far. I am a newbie with limited skills, but I have not had any problems so far.
1945710
I use it to hold my hair to my curling iron. It can withstand 375 F for about 30 seconds. I wouldn't use it to solder.
529319
Yes, I have used it to repair surface mount circuit boards, replacing ICs less than 1/4" square. The technique for soldering takes more time than removing SMT parts.Bruce Sanderson
132740
it is fine for doing cables providing you use he correct solder and most importantly...correct flux. If you really mean "electrical' work ...yes but you ,ay want to obtain a different tip(readily available)...if you are talking 'electronics work"...I would not. I usually use a low watt adjustable soldering iron for that type of work. The tip that comes with the iron is very broad and flat...and worked very well for soldering music wire for a model railroad catenary system.
321564
It does a great job on copper. I don't have anything brass,so,I don't know. Sorry!
342308
It is a soldering station, that is what it is for, soldering. :) It has variable heat control so it would work GREAT! Soldering tips: Use the station set at 350c to solder. Do NOT use a thin round (pointed) tip as you would think you should use at first glance. It simply does not have the surface area and cannot hold the heat needed to solder as well. I suggest you use a small chisel/flat tip on ANY electronic project. Only use a small pointed tip if you physically cannot get the chisel into an area. Thin tips are simply not as good no matter what you are soldering, they simply require too much heat to get consistently hot at the proper temperatures. Always use thin solder, 60/40 or 63/37 (my favorite) multi-core flux. Get a good brand. No need for thick solder. Use a good cleaning pad or metal pad. Use a small fan to blow the solder fumes away as you solder. Wear goggles.
1080564
I can't tell you what wattage soldering iron but I can say that almost all soldering irons work with this stuff. It does not really require all that high of a temperature. If your iron will handle conventional solders, it will work fine with this. I understand it is not a lot of silver involved here even though it is called silver solder.
2137286
Sorry, I used this tool to create a dimple on metal before soldering so I'm not familiar with the job you want to do.
1414107
Yes this will work for those applications. It is our best selling solder paste because of it's many uses
2075268
No Way! For soldering both materials to be soldered together must be heated, together with the soldering agent, namely, tin, lead, etc. Guns like this, as good as they are, for small stuff like wires and maybe jewelry, won't do big stuff. A flaming torch is needed for copper pipes and such, and you'll need an arc welder for steel anything larger than real small, thin stuff. For aluminum: I've never soldered, but I'm told "tig" welding is necessary.
1697056
It can be used with aluminum wiring just as you would use it with copper. I would suggest rewiring from aluminum to copper ASAP though. Wiring smaller than 6 gauge ( ex-12/2 and 14/2 romex style can get very brittle if ever heated from high draw) so what you can replace I would suggest. There are adapters and electrolytic gel you use to connect copper to aluminum wire, google search more information on it.