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I have this soldering station, but have been disappointed with it for recapping work for some motherboards, it doesn't seem to have enough heat to melt the solder sometimes on certain motherboards.
I just read through the manual and found that temperature is determined by the tip installed, and the tip I had been using is 700 F (371 C).
There are tips available that go to 800 F (427 C). Will this be a big improvement? Or should I invest in a different iron that gets a little hotter?
I have a cheap Radio Shack 40 watt iron I use when the Weller doesn't cut it, but I would like to get something a little nicer than the Radio Shack iron since it is not grounded and has a huge tip.
So, try the other tips, or get a new iron? If a new iron is in order, what's a good model and where can I buy one in the US? Links to an online store would be great.
I have this soldering station, but have been disappointed with it for recapping work for some motherboards, it doesn't seem to have enough heat to melt the solder sometimes on certain motherboards.
I just read through the manual and found that temperature is determined by the tip installed, and the tip I had been using is 700 F (371 C).
There are tips available that go to 800 F (427 C). Will this be a big improvement? Or should I invest in a different iron that gets a little hotter?
I have a cheap Radio Shack 40 watt iron I use when the Weller doesn't cut it, but I would like to get something a little nicer than the Radio Shack iron since it is not grounded and has a huge tip.
So, try the other tips, or get a new iron? If a new iron is in order, what's a good model and where can I buy one in the US? Links to an online store would be great.
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