[R-390] soldering equipment

[ELDIM]

Hello Brad & Crew,
My first choice for soldering is the rugged WELLER WTCP STATION because of
the wide variety of TIP choices.  This System has a120VAC Primary to  24 VAC
SECONDARY @ 2 AMPS Capacity . The pencil iron is rated at 24 Volt/48 Watt
and tip temperarture is determined by the tip temp that you select.  This is
marked on the bottom of the tip. i.s. 6, 7, or 8.  There are three Temps
600, 700, 800 Degrees F, at least that is all I have ever seen.  I think
that you can still find a picture at www.el-dim.com  I also use my station
for desoldering using the old "convection"  method along with braid wire and
some flux to enhance the solder melt.  If you have some excess or old coax,
you can strip the braid out, flatten it-and it works great for pulling
solder off the ole boat anchor terminals, etc.  You also need to keep a pair
of cutters handy to cut and discard the used braid that has solder. Of
course you can use a solder bulb or soldr-xtractor, pul-it or what ever
method you desire. I use my PACE Stations mainly for small ckt board work.
Good Luck.
73,
Glen Galati, KA7BOJ
Tacoma, WA
eldim at att.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Huff" <huffb at avalon.net>
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:05 PM
Subject: [R-390] soldering equipment


Hello,
I'm new to the list although I've been an electronics hobbyist for many
years. I'm looking to upgrade my soldering equipment from a common variety
pencil iron to something more state of the art. What would you folks
recommend that I purchase to work on the R390A modules? Most of my hobby
activities deal with tube equipment and antique radios.-Brad KB0WHL.
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