Recommend me a soldering iron please.

[jockaneezer]

Following on from my on going repairs to the mobility scooter, I struggled with my Hilka 30 watt soldering iron to unstick the 3205 mosfets from the board, a combination of lack of oomph and a crappy tip I think ?
Would any of you tinkerers suggest a decent, general purpose iron ? I had a quick look on the usual sites, but it's a bit of a minefield with similar badged Chinese efforts at varying prices ?

 

[ctc]

Dip it hot in flux and buy a sucker.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Following on from my on going repairs to the mobility scooter, I struggled with my Hilka 30 watt soldering iron to unstick the 3205 mosfets from the board, a combination of lack of oomph and a crappy tip I think ?
Would any of you tinkerers suggest a decent, general purpose iron ? I had a quick look on the usual sites, but it's a bit of a minefield with similar badged Chinese efforts at varying prices ?

I bought an antex 100w beast for bigger jobs, never failed yet, in fact I often switch it off while using as it gets VERY hot. I'll look it up....

 

[Stealaway]

Following on from my on going repairs to the mobility scooter, I struggled with my Hilka 30 watt soldering iron to unstick the 3205 mosfets from the board, a combination of lack of oomph and a crappy tip I think ?
Would any of you tinkerers suggest a decent, general purpose iron ? I had a quick look on the usual sites, but it's a bit of a minefield with similar badged Chinese efforts at varying prices ?

It depends on how much heat it take to solder any item.
They are all much of a muchness unless you are using them daily.
Generally 30W 0r 60W - you could need both.

I like the look of this one and cheap as chips

Adjustable Temperature Electric Solder Iron Kit Welding Rework Heat Pencil Tip | eBay

Do not use strong acidic flux when soldering. Included: 1 X Electric Soldering Iron. Keep the head of the welding nozzle always hanging tin. In case of non-stick tin, use fine sand skin to polish the welding nozzle.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Richard n Ann]

Antex SR8W270 HP100 100W Mains Soldering Iron 5015044160035 | eBay

Antex HP Series. High-power 100W soldering iron with iron-plated long life conical tip, ideal for industrial repairs and electrical work where a large tip mass is required. Supplied complete with straight soldering tip, fitted UK 13A plug and 1.5m lead.

www.ebay.co.uk

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[kevenh]

For work on a circuit board I'd use a DC soldering iron like:

https://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d01842/soldering-station-48w/dp/SD01695

For desoldering on a circuit board I'd use the above with a hand pump desoldering tool like:

https://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/zd-809-87-8091/pump-desoldering/dp/SD01151

You've mentioned a mosfet so the above sounds applicable.

For mains cable and simple 12v wiring an AC {mains} soldering iron is OK.

I've both

 

[Richard n Ann]

This is my other one for more general electronics. The good thing about this and similar types is the 900 series tips. They're cheap, long lasting and easily available.
Probably best part of £100 now though.

 

[NigelNovice]

Try amazon
Amazon product ASIN B077GB7CSZ

 

[Richard n Ann]

This is my 12v 25w van iron. Comes with a nice long cable and I've fitted a cigar plug. Takes about 2 amps.

MLXS 12v Soldering Iron by Antex Fitted with Battery Clips (S519410) 5015044050572 | eBay

The Antex MLXS 12v soldering iron is ideal for all general soldering applications. Ideal for use when working outdoors. Supplied with long-life iron plated Antex 50 bit (2.3mm). Nominal Power - 25 watts 12V version.

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[gus-lopez]

I've varying sizes of these with wooden handles.

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[enark]

Weller , but don’t get one that’s too powerful for circuit board work, no more than 60w, 40 is ideal.

the tip needs to be kept clean and a small dab of solder applied before use.

multicore solder, which already contains flux is best for this work, and easier to clean up after.

modern solders will be lead free, so fumes are less noxious, but still don’t breath them in…

 

[68c]

Lidl and Aldi often have adjustable temperature soldering irons. Go on to their website to order if not on display at the moment.

 

[jockaneezer]

He must have asbestos fingers for using this one Stealaway ?

I used "Big Bertha" to remake the heavy wires to the brush holders Gus !