[Elecraft] OT: Butane soldering irons

[Paul Gordon N6LL]

Might it have to do with the ambient temperature?

Paul   N6LL
On 7/10/2014 7:24 PM, Al Lorona wrote:
> WARNING: OFF-TOPIC
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> I carry a butane-powered soldering iron in my Field Day Go-box. Just in case.
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> This FD I had reason to use it. However, I couldn't ignite it. It would sputter and refuse to burn. We were at 7400' (2260 m).
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> When we got back home it worked perfectly. So I guess that these butane torches aren't any good at high elevation?
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> Looks like I'll have to invest in a battery-powered soldering iron for next year.
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> Al  W6LX
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