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this thing could be pretty damn sweet
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 10:43 am
by hogjowlz
http://coldheat.archway.com/
cabo dissed it and thinks its an overglorified hotglue gun but for 20bucks ill be getting one eventually.
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 11:07 am
by hue35
the site is terrible... they should give a few more details. Do you use regular solder with these things?
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 11:19 am
by sg219
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
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 12:42 pm
by hue35
OK, so my patience is terrible... looks like it was all there. That thing looks pretty cool.
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 1:21 pm
by hogjowlz
i showed it to my ee buddy and he says its cheezy and said to get an $80 weller butane one haha.