Which butane soldering iron?
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Topic: Which butane soldering iron?
Posted By: spokman
Subject: Which butane soldering iron?
Date Posted: July 05, 2004 at 1:55 PM
I'm looking into getting a butane soldering iron for doing occasional alarm and audio work. I like durable tools as you don't have to buy them again. I saw a Bernzomatic and a Weller at Home Depot today. 18 for the Weller and 25 for the Bernz. Thought why drop that much money when for a little more I can get a better tool. I've searched the posts and am appalled! at some of the wiring methods, twist and tape, LOL! I solder at work and it doesn't add much time, once you have the wires to that point you might as well hit them with the iron. Let me know which butane iron you think I should get!
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Posted By: archemedes
Date Posted: July 05, 2004 at 2:00 PM
I got the bernz through parts express for I think 20 bucks (home depot can be expensive on some things)
Posted By: spokman
Date Posted: July 05, 2004 at 2:12 PM
How do you like the Bernz? Is the heat controlable? Does it work well?
Posted By: spokman
Date Posted: July 05, 2004 at 4:50 PM
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: July 05, 2004 at 4:55 PM
we've got 3 or 4 Master Ultratorch UT-100si's here and just love them...they last forever and have a controllable heat setting....
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Posted By: spokman
Date Posted: July 05, 2004 at 5:39 PM
Thanks! Ordered the ECG. Need to get my install going. Can't put my stereo back in until this is done.
Posted By: deviousjoker
Date Posted: July 05, 2004 at 5:49 PM
the master appliance ultratorch ut-100 is the best you can buy.........I've had mine for 5 yrs now and still going strong.
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Posted By: sroth140
Date Posted: July 06, 2004 at 12:00 AM
wow, i was going to post the Ultra torch too but i didnt think anyone else had it. i bought mine from the matco tool truck. i love it. i use about 2 tips a year on it. i think matco is selling a new iron for about the same price $100 to $120 or so. anyway, the master appliance is a good iron, it looks like other people agree! ------------- MECP certified installer
Posted By: 97gss
Date Posted: July 06, 2004 at 1:31 PM
I have one also. I believe Grainger sells the master alittle cheaper though. I've had mine for around 7 years.
Posted By: tombrooklyn
Date Posted: August 05, 2004 at 1:38 AM
https://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MST-UT100SI.html has the Master for $77.00. Is this the one everyone likes best. It seems like quite a good deal if it is. Tom
Posted By: sroth140
Date Posted: August 05, 2004 at 2:15 AM
yup thats it, but it looks like that one comes with the cap and not the case, so you wont get the copper sponge to clean it either.
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Posted By: spokman
Date Posted: August 05, 2004 at 8:42 AM
That ECG is ok. It seems like it will work. I would try a different brand first though as it seems like the flame will drop in intensity after a couple minutes. Maybe they all do this?
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: August 05, 2004 at 3:53 PM
Blue Point/ Snap On YAS-1 is the best in my opinion. I think it is 80 bucks through Snapon.com.
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Posted By: Teamrf
Date Posted: August 05, 2004 at 6:03 PM
Yea I had one of those YAS-1 for some reason I kept breaking them. It was my fault thought. I just upgraded and went to Snap-On's Super Torch. Haven't had a problem with it yet.
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Posted By: sfoleyca
Date Posted: August 09, 2004 at 1:57 AM
My personal favorite is the Weller Portasol. It comes with a case, a hot air tip for heat shrink tubing, a plastic knife, a torch tip, and a 25W soldering tip. You can also purchase a 15W and a 50W soldering tip for the unit which pretty much covers all bases. Mine has been with me for 5 years with no appreciable drop in output. I purchased mine for $60.
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