New soldering iron advertized.

[crazygamelover]

I was just watching a lil tv and seen a comercial come on about a new soldering iron called ColdHeat. I just got up and ordered one to check out. It comes with a standard tip and a smaller tip for percision soldering. I will check it out when it arrives in 2 to 6 weeks and post a review on its capabilities. It advertized being able to go from cold to hot in seconds and then cool down almost imediately. Supposedly you can put in right in your pocket after soldering. I thought it was interesting. If anyone wants to check it out, call 1-800-301-3794. Just thought I would share this little bit of info for anyone interested or you can wait til I post the reviews.

[TylerDurden]

I saw it too! Only thing is, I am worried about how hot it actually gets when held long enough. I dont want it messing up some PS2 boards if you know what Im saying.



Tyler!

[crazygamelover]

Very true TD. I will giver a few tests and let you guys know how well it works. It would be if it is all they said it was but we will just have to see about that.

[snake2]

i saw it too wanted to order but no credit card also i dont realy solder that much. about the only time i solder is re-soldering the a/v jacks on my vcr

[spedmetal]

Does it use butane or electricity or what? Cordless irons arent ESD safe most of the time if it is cordless. How much does it cost? What is the benefit of a iron that can heat up fast and cool down fast? My Weller WES51 heats up to the temp I solder at in about 30 seconds and cools down in about that same amount of time.

[TylerDurden]

Not sure what it uses. It comes with a carrying case and it costs the typical $19.95.

The thing about it heating up quick and cooling quick is probably so you can carry it around. The tv shows the guy solder then immediately touch the tip of the iron proving its cooled down.


Maybe CGL will shed some light on this when he gets his.






Tyler!

[puppeteer666]

I took a look see at the site that conical tip looks fine enough for me to solder definately looking forward to see how well it works!

[crazygamelover]

Well I called a second time and was again reaausured it will do the job so we will have to wait and see. Now if I can just get them to ship it out soon.

[spedmetal]

You guys may want to be carefull with this iron as most cordless irons are not ESD safe, and soldering to a PS2 mobo with one might be harmfull. But then again it might be just fine, just thought I would point this out.

[crazygamelover]

Originally Posted by spedmetal

You guys may want to be carefull with this iron as most cordless irons are not ESD safe, and soldering to a PS2 mobo with one might be harmfull. But then again it might be just fine, just thought I would point this out.

Roger Dodger there Sped! Hey just so you know, you have been officially invited to assist in the review of this thing as you are USA's best installer. When I get my order in, I will forward one to you as a gift from all of us here at the forums for extreme dedication and outstanding workmanship. I'm sure I speak for everyone here that you have helped in the past and I know I already mentioned this to you in a pm. A big hardy thanks and we respect your input on this thing. If any of us are qualified to give this thing a whirl, its you. I will be sending it to you as soon as it comes in. Once again, we all thank you!

Hehehehehe I bet you were not expecting this honor where you?

[spedmetal]

Originally Posted by crazygamelover

Hehehehehe I bet you were not expecting this honor where you?

No I was not!! LOL CGL .... you so crazzzzyyyy