Can resistor used as a soldering iron?

[Agent24]

Re: Can resistor used as a soldering iron?

Yeah, why buy brand new resistors for a few cents when the cooked ones will do?

[capwizard]

Re: Can resistor used as a soldering iron?

I did it on purpose! look the pictures, I changed back to toasted resistors to finish this science project, because nobody answer my question "Can we re-use those have been red hot resistors again"! So I use customers one year warranty does free testing for me.........

PS: The resistors are wire-wound resistors as same as soldering iron tips.

[Agent24]

Re: Can resistor used as a soldering iron?

I know you did it on purpose - I was being sarcastic.
I don't understand why you want to increase your chances of a failure, return and more work by using the old parts which have been significantly stressed.

If you want to know how long those toasted resistors last, just set them up in a circuit on your workbench passing the same current as they would have in the TV, and leave them there.

They're vaguely similar in construction, to some soldering iron heaters, I suppose. But not designed for the same job.

[budm]

Re: Can resistor used as a soldering iron?

I am wondered if those resistors still maintain the Flame Proof characteristic, if not, you may not be lucky if the fault happen again and burn down the house.

[capwizard]

Re: Can resistor used as a soldering iron?

I really don't wanna say "Never try Never know!" but I will remember this property is not belong to me, should be handle with care beside he is my loyal customer. Thanks you both.

PS: but, but that two resistors are originally his.

[Agent24]

Re: Can resistor used as a soldering iron?

I really don't want say "Never try Never know!"

Well, there's nothing stopping you from doing an experiment with the resistors yourself.