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what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by RickyB on Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:07 pm
hi guys can anyone link me to what your using and happy with, i have a poor draper mains one that isnt doing a job the tip doesnt last very long and its very akward to use.think i want a 12v one aswell
anyone tried one of these i have had the link saved on my pc for ages cant rememebr who gave it to me http://www.slipstreamrcshop.co.uk/electric/proddetail.php?prod=28-395 cheers
anyone tried one of these i have had the link saved on my pc for ages cant rememebr who gave it to me http://www.slipstreamrcshop.co.uk/electric/proddetail.php?prod=28-395 cheers
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by Matt Mead on Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:39 pm
I think Rich has one close to that is pretty good heats up quick enough 
.. i use a weller mains soldering iron/station... very good but its not 12V lol
.. i use a weller mains soldering iron/station... very good but its not 12V lol
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by xrayboy on Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:01 pm
S.P.E.C RACING do a really good iron 12v and good enough to do cells
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by RickyB on Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:52 pm
is that the one with the big head? whats that like for just general speedo and motor soldering is it awkward ?
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by RickyB on Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:54 pm
who does em googled it no good 
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by xrayboy on Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:31 am
the head is about 5mm i think isnt that big really
and spec are always at west london race track and im pretty sure they have a website ill see if i can find it
and spec are always at west london race track and im pretty sure they have a website ill see if i can find it
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by Ginge on Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:30 pm
The Slipstream iron is the one that i use! for cells, motors, speedos, etc...
Although if you leave it on, it can melt the casing!lol But never the less, heats up quickly and gets very hot! Heads can be easily changed!
Under £20, good price! ...why not!
Although if you leave it on, it can melt the casing!lol But never the less, heats up quickly and gets very hot! Heads can be easily changed!
Under £20, good price! ...why not!
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by RickyB on Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:46 pm
Ginge wrote:The Slipstream iron is the one that i use! for cells, motors, speedos, etc...
Although if you leave it on, it can melt the casing!lol But never the less, heats up quickly and gets very hot! Heads can be easily changed!
Under £20, good price! ...why not!
sounds like thats all i need then rich cheers i'll give them a go.
if anyone has a contact or link for spec please put it up on here there invisible on the net.
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by Ginge on Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:12 pm
Just remember to turn it off after use, as i forgot to once, went and raced, then came back and it was a bit limp!lmao (Still usable mine you!lol ;-) )
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by tsr on Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:17 pm
the tip is 8mm.and as ginge says handle melts if left on too long.
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by Ali C on Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:37 pm
R u sure you need 12v soldering iron?
For mains Weller all the way
For mains Weller all the way
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by xrayboy on Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:30 pm
found out that spec dont have a website
got there number tho
020 8656 9200
got there number tho
020 8656 9200
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by MR G.M.C.C. on Fri Dec 05, 2008 1:27 pm
The ones that SPEC do are good but not as good as the original WASP Racing ones which there new ones are a copy of, the wasp ones do come up on ebay now and again but if you can get your hands on one they are well worth the money, they are the best 12v soldering iron ever made and you can use the trick bits tips which they have several sizes of.
As for 240v ones 50 watts plus the more watts the better.
As for 240v ones 50 watts plus the more watts the better.
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by RickyB on Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:49 pm
Ali C wrote:R u sure you need 12v soldering iron?
For mains Weller all the way
your right ali i dont actually know why i wanted a 12v one
lol once all the electrics are in that should be me done. i may get the slipstream one for back up trackside and the weller for indoors
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Re: what soldering iron for speedo,s and motors??
by MR G.M.C.C. on Wed Dec 10, 2008 2:29 pm
12v ones are good when there is no power available.
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