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tired of burnig out you diode while soldering?
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That will not work as a replacement for soldering - not at all. That is mainly for laying out circuit traces if you do not have the ability to create your own PCB, and in my experience with using them - total garbage 
Sorry, man.
Sorry, man.toked323 said:
I have one. Tried it. It's fair for tracing circuits on boards when you're using low-power equipment that isn't too sensitive, but the conductive traces are prone to unusual resistances, wearing away, and having weird effects (inductive and/or capacitive). I wouldn't use it for too many tasks, and it isn't of much use in this at all.
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Tired of burning out you diode ?? Hell, I never once burned out me diode while soldering. 25 watt Iron HOT. Use flux. Tin all connections first. Now solder.
Do it quickly.
Did I hear an Echo - ECho --- echo .....
Mike
PS: Anyone ever try one of those "cold heat" things we see on TV ?? That might work here.
Do it quickly.
Did I hear an Echo - ECho --- echo .....
Mike
PS: Anyone ever try one of those "cold heat" things we see on TV ?? That might work here.
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Hemlock Mike said:
GAH ! Do NOT use those cold heat irons for anyhting other than possibly doing soldering in the attic ! They work by completing the circuit on the tip of the iron - thus running lethal energy through your diode...bad idea to EVER use those on sensitive electronics !
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SenKat --
I've never seen one. You say that damn thing is an open circuit until connection ????
OMG -- Like Greg says ---- "Don't use one for laser soldering" .... I can see where it could cause a current spike.
Mike
I've never seen one. You say that damn thing is an open circuit until connection ????
OMG -- Like Greg says ---- "Don't use one for laser soldering" .... I can see where it could cause a current spike.
Mike
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Yup...I did some research on those awhile back and needless to say the reviews were not all that great. They sure did make it look good on the TV ads. 
Hemlock Mike said:
Yeowch! I wouldn't risk it. They use electrically-charged tips relying on the graphite composite's resistance to generate heat. Those things are death for any sensitive electronics.
I've tried one on general soldering jobs, since I worked for a company that sold them. My review: Hype without hope. Sure, they would get hot, but it was such a pain in the neck to set things right, and it's useless on small stuff. I'll stick with my butane-powered iron and my electric 30W.
Edit: SenKat is right. It's a guaranteed death to LDs to use one.
I used a 120 watt soldering iron on mine, just barley touched it to it and soldered it, I had a 25watt one from rat shack but I couldn't find it, but it worked out well. I Don't recommend to use any more then a 35 watt soldering iron on these diodes ever. For my next 2 diodes I will be getting another 25watt one from rat shack.
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The bestest and easiest way is to pre-tinn the wires, and to coat the diode legs with a tiny amount of flux. One touch is all it takes at almost any temperature, and the solder flows so gorgeously, you would swear it is a professional job when you are done. I use a temp regulated 60watt - but always have it cranked to the highest setting, since I am used to the fast soldering. Never lost anything (knock on woooood !) due to excess heat on the iron 