Thanks Doc - what's the reason for being able to change temperature? How does one know what temperature to use? I was thinking of a gas one as they seem to be recommended on some sites, but other than heating up quickly there never seems to be any other reason! My current one is a very basic Duratech electric one.
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Originally Posted by Chuck
Basically, with a Temperature Controlled Soldering Station, you can set the optimum temperature to suit the type soldering-work you're doing so that you consistently get the best solder joints, and the temperature will remain constant, which will ensure that the solder properly takes to the metals which are being soldered together, those cheap 12 Watt and 15 Watt Soldering Irons tend to constantly vary in temperature, the standard 60/40 Tin-Lead Electronic Solder tends to melt at around 250 Degrees C, other types of solder melt at higher temperatures, I tend to have my Soldering Station set to 350 Degrees C because I found I consistently get the best solder joints at that temperature-setting, and also the metals being soldered suck up, or sink, some of the heat, the bigger the solder-joint being made, the more heat you need.
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