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DRWMGTF
27th October 2019, 20:52
Evening,
I would like to buy a soldering iron to replace the micro switches in one of the car keys.
Any suggestions as to what I should buy would be gratefully appreciated.
Thank you.
Regards David

trikey
27th October 2019, 20:54
I can recommend the park side one from Lidl, solders outside in cold weather a treat.

DMGRS
27th October 2019, 21:25
If you fancy buying one that'll be handy to have around for a good few years, I swear by these:
https://cpc.farnell.com/iroda/pro-120/soldering-iron-gas-30-125w/dp/SD01081

You can also remove the tip and use it as a mini blowtorch. :D
I've done plumbing and all sorts with mine.

marinabrian
28th October 2019, 08:29
Best of luck is all I can say ;)

I have a Weller TCP soldering station

Brian :D

ceedy
28th October 2019, 10:39
me too, had my Weller tcp for over 25 years just starting to play up now , so due for a refurb, but ouch aren't weller spares expensive :duh: ;)


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Best of luck is all I can say ;)

I have a Weller TCP soldering station

Brian :D

BigRuss
28th October 2019, 11:07
Definitely Weller for me too ;)

Russ

Phil-T4
28th October 2019, 12:30
Hakko FX-951 :D

David Lawrence
28th October 2019, 15:34
Weller here also

COLVERT
28th October 2019, 17:35
Buy the Lidl one. Not expensive and most of their stuff is OK.

Bought lots from them and not had any duds yet.---:D