Electric soldering irons are quite convenient to use. However, in the absence of the ability to connect to the mains, or other problems with electricity, it is best to use a gas soldering iron. This is a very convenient tool that runs on isobutane or propane-butane. Today's market offers a ton of different options for this tool, but one of the best is the Dremel gas soldering iron.
Its advantages
- Quick warm up. Conventional electric soldering irons heat up for several minutes. In the case of using gas, you do not need to wait at all. Just turn it on and you can get to work.
- Possibility of use in the absence of electricity.
- A wide range of applications. Due to the large number of different nozzles, a gas soldering iron can be used for soldering with different sizes of soldering points and various configurations. In addition, it can be used as a gas knife to remove paint, and if you remove the nozzle - like a gas burner.
- High temperature of heating. Gas soldering irons can also be used to melt brass and copper. The maximum heating rate for some models is 2000 ° C.
- Ability to work with a variety of materials.
- Profitability. A 250 ml gas spray lasts for 50 cycles.
- Security. The device is equipped with a switch lock in order to exclude cases of spontaneous switching on.
The device and equipment
The gas soldering iron consists of a gas burner, a container for liquefied gas, an ignition system and a working nozzle. A special platinum-coated ceramic grill is provided inside the burner. It is used as a catalyst to prevent the occurrence of an open flame. Due to this, the mixture burns in the optimal mode and the soldering iron heats up very quickly.
To adjust the intensity of heating, a special valve is used to regulate the gas supply. The ignition elements can be either piezo or mechanical. With a full charge, the device can work from several minutes to 2 to 3 hours. It can be refilled from a gas can for tiles or from a regular gas can for lighters.
The kit includes the device itself, a variety of tips, a cylinder with a supply of gas, solder in the form of a wire and other accessories. The set is packed in a convenient, durable plastic case, thanks to which it is very easy to store and transport it.
Application
As already noted, a gas soldering iron is a device quite versatile and convenient for use in the absence of electricity. A wide temperature range and a variety of nozzles makes it possible to solder both very small parts of microcircuits and large wires. Machined parts can be made from a variety of materials.
Three seconds are enough to warm up this appliance, no need to wait until it is ready for operation. The soldering iron refills quickly and does not require a lot of gas to work. Regular isobutane for lighters is suitable as fuel. The device is economical and easy to use.