Weller PyroPen

[gastorgrab]

Is there any problems with using something like this;



This is what i use regularly at work and i have a good 'feel' for the tool. I'm wondering if there could be a problem with static charges between myself and the board i'm working on.

I've heard this tool compared to a 80watt iron.

Good enough, or don't do it?
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[Topcat]

Re: Weller PyroPen

ground the board to yourself, and you should be ok as far as ESD. NEVER use those 'cold heat' type irons on a motherboard though, you'll fry the board. I have a butane soldering iron I've used for field repairs on motherboards, never had any problems with it.

[gastorgrab]

Re: Weller PyroPen

[gastorgrab]

Re: Weller PyroPen

For futue reference, i measured 820 degrees F (438 C) on the low setting, and 880 degrees F (471 C) with the valve wide open.

This was read with a 24 guage 'K' type thermocouple in direct contact with the tip.
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