rushboy2004 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Hi Guys. My cheap soldering iron has given up on me. So on the look out for a new one. Will be doing deans and Traxxas connectors to 8mm bullets with 8AWG wire. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I have had a lot of luck with the gas iron I got from Maplins. This one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arogon1235 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) 80w weller, solders 8mm bullets and 8awg wire with ease http://www.tooled-up.com/product/weller-sp80n-soldering-iron-with-led-light-80w-240v/203427/?Referrer=googleproductlisting&gclid=Cj0KEQiAtZWkBRC9ibSfhoKE Edited December 8, 2014 by arogon1235 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) Maplins have a variable heat station for about Edited December 9, 2014 by capri-boy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilli Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I use a small Gas Torch for soldering heavy guage wire and bullet connectors:https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cbt1-butane-gas-torch-kit?da=1&TC=SRC-gas%20torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/198866-new-soldering-iron/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Antex 80w for tinning, small gas torch for soldering. If this is for the Losi, 8mm bullets are what you'll be wanting to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr5fx Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 80w weller, solders 8mm bullets and 8awg wire with ease http://www.tooled-up.com/product/weller-sp80n-soldering-iron-with-led-light-80w-240v/203427/?Referrer=googleproductlisting&gclid=Cj0KEQiAtZWkBRC9ibSfhoKE This. It's a great lump, on the downside it takes about 5 million years to cool. I need a new tip, as mine is now heavily corroded. Lasted around a year with heavy use, so that is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I have cheap Draper one, does the job, although looking to invest in a gas one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr5fx Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I have cheap Draper one, does the job, although looking to invest in a gas one. Dremel versatip. Hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zardoz Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Love my gas one I got from Aldi. They're not in all the time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) I upgraded my Edited December 31, 2014 by Zombi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 This. It's a great lump, on the downside it takes about 5 million years to cool. I need a new tip, as mine is now heavily corroded. Lasted around a year with heavy use, so that is good. I also have that iron and I'm looking for a smaller tip, do you know if they make one or if thers one out there that will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philuk Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I use one these, got it off the Mac man, snap on sell them also, can buy direct from here http://www.portasol.co.uk/catalog/index.php lot of different attachments for shrink tubing, can also be used as a torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tear101 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Glad someone started this thread as i was about to. What type of solder do you guys use? Edited December 31, 2014 by Tear101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Flux core tin/lead alloy (60/40). This one was about 11 quid from eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilli Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I upgraded my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 If you get one of these you won't be disappointed at all, it'll handle anything you throw at it. I've worked with loads of 12 AWG wire on my Yeti and this thing works like a charm. I've not used EC5 connectors, mainly deans and bullet connectors but never had any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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