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I've started to tidy up my wiring. Getting rid of scotchlocks, terminal blocks etc. I'm looking at a soldering iron and have seen a lot of good reviews for dremel gas soldering irons. Is this the sort of thing I need

I have a gas one from Ferm which is very good.
They are a bit powerful for fine work but are great for auto electrics.

I also have a gas one.Got it from Aldi,can't fault it.

Maplins, who aren't known particularly for low prices do a 100 watt mains soldering iron for £15. Its very good for most auto soldering work. I use it all the time as its unaffected by cold weather if you're working outside and it heats up quickly. For bigger stuff like battery lug terminals you'll need a crimper or (in my view) a gas soldering iron to help minimise oxidisation of cable ends. The ALDI one is good although best to get a better quality gas refill can (if you can find one) to avoid spluttering.

I have this one with the Ferm branding.


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I have never noticed mine spluttering.

I need gas as I park on the street. Thanks for the advice.

I have the dremel gas kit. Very useful. Also, the gas torch has a very fine pencil flame if you need to do any localised heating for removing seized nuts etc

CovKid wrote:Maplins, who aren't known particularly for low prices do a 100 watt mains soldering iron for £15. Its very good for most auto soldering work. I use it all the time as its unaffected by cold weather if you're working outside and it heats up quickly. For bigger stuff like battery lug terminals you'll need a crimper or (in my view) a gas soldering iron to help minimise oxidisation of cable ends. The ALDI one is good although best to get a better quality gas refill can (if you can find one) to avoid spluttering.

Hi Covkid
I'm wanting to do the rewire from alternator which you wrote. Would the ferm iron be up to soldering the lugs? What is the procedure?
Thanks


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rockthebus wrote:

CovKid wrote:Maplins, who aren't known particularly for low prices do a 100 watt mains soldering iron for £15. Its very good for most auto soldering work. I use it all the time as its unaffected by cold weather if you're working outside and it heats up quickly. For bigger stuff like battery lug terminals you'll need a crimper or (in my view) a gas soldering iron to help minimise oxidisation of cable ends. The ALDI one is good although best to get a better quality gas refill can (if you can find one) to avoid spluttering.

Hi Covkid
I'm wanting to do the rewire from alternator which you wrote. Would the ferm iron be up to soldering the lugs? What is the procedure?
Thanks


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Yes, it would be more than capable.

islandboy wrote:I have the dremel gas kit. Very useful. Also, the gas torch has a very fine pencil flame if you need to do any localised heating for removing seized nuts etc

Hi islandboy

is this the one you have?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/dremel-f01320 ... orch/1596d

Titus A Duxass wrote:

rockthebus wrote:

CovKid wrote:Maplins, who aren't known particularly for low prices do a 100 watt mains soldering iron for £15. Its very good for most auto soldering work. I use it all the time as its unaffected by cold weather if you're working outside and it heats up quickly. For bigger stuff like battery lug terminals you'll need a crimper or (in my view) a gas soldering iron to help minimise oxidisation of cable ends. The ALDI one is good although best to get a better quality gas refill can (if you can find one) to avoid spluttering.

Hi Covkid
I'm wanting to do the rewire from alternator which you wrote. Would the ferm iron be up to soldering the lugs? What is the procedure?
Thanks


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Yes, it would be more than capable.

Thank you

My little gas iron from Maplins does a great job if it's kept out of the wind.
I keep a small tin of resin flux as I find modern cored solder don't work so well since it got Eco Friendly. Avoid Bakers Fluid though as it is difficult to clean off and may cause corrosion. Where possible pre-tin and trim first wires first as too much faffing in situ will damage the insulation..
If possible cover your joints with heat shrink sleeve rather than tape which will undo over time. If no hot air gun just roll the shaft(not the bit) of your solder iron over it to shrink it down.
Least ways that's how I do soldering
CS

irishkeet wrote:

islandboy wrote:I have the dremel gas kit. Very useful. Also, the gas torch has a very fine pencil flame if you need to do any localised heating for removing seized nuts etc

Hi islandboy

is this the one you have?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/dremel-f01320 ... orch/1596d

Yes, that's the one, comes in a handy metal case.

Portasol. They do/did sell them to Snap On to be rebranded.
I use mine quite a bit and have less issues when using branded gas such as Ronson or Swan. Used a cheap refill once and gave rubbish burn and clogged jet. Strap on man said to soak my end in vinegar to dissolve build up