this thing could be pretty damn sweet

hogjowlz · Post by **hogjowlz** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 10:43 am

http://coldheat.archway.com/

cabo dissed it and thinks its an overglorified hotglue gun but for 20bucks ill be getting one eventually.

hue35 · Post by **hue35** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 11:07 am

the site is terrible... they should give a few more details. Do you use regular solder with these things?

sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 11:19 am

Here we go........

Heats and cools almost instantaneously
New, patented technology
Great for electrical, hobbies, and light PCB work
Uses 4 replaceable alkaline AA batteries
Over 700 joints per battery pack
Very safe-tip hot only during active soldering
Tip heat indicator
Replaceable tip included
Independent lighting function
Reaches 800ºF in less than 1 second
Highly portable-goes where you do!
Convenient carry case included

* Input Power
6 Volts from 4 AA replaceable alkaline batteries (4 x 1.5V);

* Tip Temperature
Depending on thermal mass of joint, the tip may reach 800ºF in 0.5 seconds
Tip cools to touch-safe temperature within 1-5 seconds

* Number of Joints
Tip performed an average of 1,020 soldering joints during testing
High: 1276 joints; low: 691 joints (depending on the size of the joint)
Recommended changing batteries after approximately 750 joints

* Solder size
Works with any regular solder 18-25 ga.
Lead-free or silver-based OK

hue35 · Post by **hue35** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 12:42 pm

OK, so my patience is terrible... looks like it was all there. That thing looks pretty cool.

hogjowlz · Post by **hogjowlz** » Tue Apr 27, 2004 1:21 pm

i showed it to my ee buddy and he says its cheezy and said to get an $80 weller butane one haha.