I can never manage to solder 2 10awgs together. Gas 135w iron too, tried all tips, tinned tip, no luck. Luckily my iron is a mini blowtorch too, few seconds in front of the flame and i just have to touch the copper with the solder and it flows beautifully. I plaster the copper in flux first. 60/40 solder.
I can solder an 8 awg wire no problem with the hakko. And that was at 650c and I think the unit goes up to 1000c
I like my little blow torch
I donât tin anymore and fill the plug with solder than blast the wire and stick it in. like 5 bucks.
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Definitely doing that next time when I feel too lazy to switch to fatter tips.
I use this on high power for heavy soldering. My theory: The more power you have the faster you can solder. This means good solder joints with a smaller heat affected zone.
Weller wes51 or 51d if you want a digital soldering iron. I do up to 6awg at work and the weller never fails
Weller has been the standard for a long time. I got this one for light duty. I bought it second hand at least 30 years ago and it still works.
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https://www.amazon.com/HOODDEAL-Waterproof-Solder-Connectors-Soldering/dp/B00ESXX74G
and a bic lighter. Theyâre pretty bombproof
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Thanks for all the tips guys, I will go after the standard ones or the high power pistol type, thereâs not much diversity here, will update as soon I get one
You sure you dont talk F° here? 650°C is enought to melt brass and aaaaalmost aluminium (660°C)⌠And at 1000°C you are starting to melt copperâŚ
Oops fahrenheit yup
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