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Solder Pot Advice

Hello everyone,
I am planning to purchase a solder pot, and would appreciate any advice as to brands, models, mandatory temperature ranges, etc. and what features to look for or avoid. I will be using it for removing insulation and tinning wires. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Regards,
Dennis

Dgclark0007 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

03-31-09

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04-01-09: Timrhu
Get a high end model Plato. They come up on ebay frequently. Mine had been used in a lab setting and was definitely used. After I took it apart and cleaned the internal connections and wiring it worked perfect.
This question would be better asked over on Audiocircle. The advice I got over there with basically the same question was invaluable. Although it nearly dissuaded me from going the project. Real pain in the...
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04-01-09 Solder pots are messy, fumey things -- they take a while to ... Kirkus

04-01-09 Solder pots work well to tin the ends of cardas and other en ... Mitch2

04-02-09 I've actually had excellent results with litz wire (includin ... Kirkus

04-15-09 Other option is to look for melting pots for folks who do me ... Johnss