[Elecraft] OT: Butane soldering irons

[Tim Elwell]

On 7/10/14 9:24 PM, Al Lorona wrote:
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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).
>   
> When we got back home it worked perfectly. So I guess that these butane torches aren't any good at high elevation?
>
Not sure what make you have, but I have a cheap little Radio Shack model 
that I take from virtually sea level (600ft) to Breckenridge, CO 
(9600ft) every winter and use quite a bit while I'm there. I've never 
had any trouble with it, other than running out of butane. I bought a 
new tip for mine not long ago and it seems to have more trouble 
lightning than the original one. Other than that, though, it's been a 
workhorse for me at all elevations.

-- 
Tim

KG1GEM
Flower Mound, TX (Denton County)
EM13lb