My Iron just went bang. Pic of internals.

[b700029]

Re: My Iron just went bang. Pic of internals.

I had a "cheap" soldering iron which used the same crappy cap solution. Bought it new for £50 so not really cheap but it was all I could afford. First day blew its fuse, got a replacement next day (to Rapid Electronics' credit, they were fast), that one lasted 2 weeks before blowing its fuse again. But they told me to keep it and refunded me so can't complain too much. I suspect inrush current was too high leading to failure.

Now I've got an old Antex digital temperature set soldering iron, surplus from workplace for nothing. With about 10 tips to boot.

£50 is good enough for a decent-quality 936-style iron these days. Those are robust and easily repairable as there are plenty of spare parts available for them.

[seanc]

Re: My Iron just went bang. Pic of internals.

Apparently I'm the only one who realises (apart from the OP) that this is an iron you use on clothes

OP, I too have one of these Morphy Richards irons. Very nice to use, bought it off a friend for £5 when I moved into my own place.

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Re: My Iron just went bang. Pic of internals.

^ Hah, I didn't realize it either.

[b700029]

Re: My Iron just went bang. Pic of internals.

Apparently I'm the only one who realises (apart from the OP) that this is an iron you use on clothes

OP, I too have one of these Morphy Richards irons. Very nice to use, bought it off a friend for £5 when I moved into my own place.

D'oh!

Almost always when someone says "iron" on an electronics forum I'm going to think "soldering iron". At first I was wondering what kind of soldering iron would have a relay and electronics like that...