Anyone tried Coldheat?
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Topic: Anyone tried Coldheat?
Posted By: heavilymedicate
Subject: Anyone tried Coldheat?
Date Posted: October 23, 2004 at 4:48 PM
I just saw this soldering tool on TV called “Coldheat”. Wondering if anyone has used it and what they though of it. My daughters ask to learn how to solder, and I think this would be a great tool for her. If it works that is : ) https://www.coldheat.com/
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Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: October 23, 2004 at 5:23 PM
Discussed many times on various forums.
Break Down
1. The unit will only solder very small guages of wire.
2. The unit can not be used on board levle electronics due to ESD.
3. The fit and finish of this unit is cheap, dont expect it to last.
4. If you are even remotely serious about having a cordless soldering iron, by a Weller / Snap On.
Regards
EVIL Teken
Posted By: heavilymedicate
Date Posted: October 23, 2004 at 5:27 PM
Thanks Teken, I'll just skip it.
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 5:56 PM
I hate my Snap On butane POS fails to ignite soldering iron. When it works I love it. Snap On guy needs to warranty it for me.
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Posted By: SoundFX411
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 7:28 PM
That coldheat iron SUCKS. I bought it and then threw it in the bottom of my tool chest (NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN). Don't waste your money
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Posted By: NowYaKnow
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 11:25 PM
Not sure if other soldering products come with similar warnings, never really looked. But the cold heat one comes with a sticker on it that says:
"Warning: This product, when used for soldering and similar applications, produces chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)"
Posted By: mobile1
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 11:28 PM
my mac iron is sooooo nice. ignites every time on first click. no troubles
Posted By: 94legend
Date Posted: October 25, 2004 at 1:17 PM
I need to get a soldering unit tool. Anyone know what brand or type is the best that comes with a kit? I thought about stopping by HomeDepot or a Hardware Store, But thought i check in with you guys. I'll need a solder that will be able to do all jobs, from small compact electric wires, to 0 /1 gauge. My computer needs soldering so the micro chips and wires that are on it are very small. Thanks agin!
Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: October 26, 2004 at 7:23 PM
all soilering tools release chemicals known to cause cancer by the state of california, its not the iron itself it the buring soiler...most soilder is a iron rosin core...breathing in iron fumes=bad
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Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: October 26, 2004 at 10:47 PM
A.K.A = Mike, You already have a third leg. Do you really want a third eye when you awake 20 years from now?  ------------- Knowledge is power. But only if you apply that knowledge in a positive way, which promotes positive results in others.
EVIL Teken . . .
Posted By: flynntech
Date Posted: October 26, 2004 at 11:45 PM
Yes lead is poisonous. Solder is 40 percent lead in most cases. The rosin flux is pretty much harmless unless you're inhaling it directly. Solder is bad for this reason, but it sure does the job! The industry is supposed to be comming out with something new. When that happens....think of all the lead in your electonics products and installations! Ode to lead solder! I was soldering today and my co-worker offered me some cookies, I ate a few with my lead tainted hands....I'm gonna DIE!!!! Seriously, avoid ingestion....don't eat the solder or even chew on it. Don't let young children play with it or leave it for pets to chew on. Always clean your hands when you are done soldering. Don't eat and solder. Lead will vaporize at 1000 degrees F, nothing to worry about, continue with your soldering.
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