These are absolutely great pieces of kit, ideal for use where there's no power to use an electric soldering iron, great for use on the car and comes with Aldis 3 year warranty
All comments (21)
Beano007
1 Jul 14#1
bare in mind that these usually run to hot for soldering electronics and tend to be more for plumbing tasks or burning yourself. Not a bad price though
Beano007
1 Jul 14#2
bare in mind that these usually run to hot for soldering electronics and tend to be more for plumbing tasks or burning yourself. Not a bad price though
bytemaster to Beano007
1 Jul 14#9
I have used a gas iron for quite fine electronic work without problems. That was a few years ago, my eyes wouldn't let me do it now.
Besford to Beano007
2 Jul 141#19
Same post, same errors repeated!
RicardoFuller
1 Jul 14#3
1.5 hours on a full tank is quite impressive too
jenovat
1 Jul 14#4
GAS POWERED STICK!
MrRee
1 Jul 14#5
These are fantastic .... the temp can be controlled (well mine can) for Electronics ...
tomwilliams86
1 Jul 14#6
Had one of these for soldering LEDs in my line of work. Not the best as working nights in selfridges and the damn thing would refill! Absolute rubbish in my opinion,
merckx to tomwilliams86
1 Jul 141#7
You don't make a lot of sense.:smirk:
bytemaster to tomwilliams86
1 Jul 141#8
In English?
Harley_Mick
1 Jul 14#10
I use this for soldering outdoors, been ideal for vehicle wiring repairs.
HereKittyKitty
2 Jul 14#11
Can't comment on the quality of this one (seems to come with a few different attachments) but you can get basic little soldering torches like this for 2-3 quid on eBay, with variable flames and that.
trixabel
2 Jul 14#12
Cold.
Aldi should stick to selling cheap non branded alternative food.
Besford to trixabel
2 Jul 141#18
Now, Trix, this is getting really serious. You've been told over and over again that you MUST keep taking your medication!
blackillusion
2 Jul 141#13
Lightweight gas powered torch for high precision electronic soldering tasks.
Wind-resistant
Adjustable flame
Working time: approx. 1.5 hours with 100% Butane Gas (not supplied)
Includes: Standard Tip, Chisel Soldering Tip, Anvil Soldering Tip, Needle Tip, Reflector, Cleaning Sponge, Solder Wire and Cap
Some people talk rubbish. These are great for the right application i.e automotive electrical wiring repair. I'm pretty sure the tip can also be removed and be used like a hot air pencil. A portasol equivalent would set you back double the price, I can't imagine the quality being to different.
If you were doing circuit board repairs or similar you would clearly invest in a decent soldering iron with decent thermal recovery. Idiots!
Harley_Mick to blackillusion
2 Jul 14#16
It can
lukehunter69
2 Jul 14#14
Hot!
OBH6UK
2 Jul 14#15
You can get a similar device in B&Q with a few less attachments for a £1 less. But I really would not bother had two poor quality and spare parts are hard to obtain as only the manufacturer will supply.
jiggerypokery
2 Jul 14#17
not the same at all. this aldi one is much more powerful.
MRKIZZY
3 Jul 14#20
I have one of these, bought a while back, very handy excellent bit of kit....alot whingers on this site who need to get a life !
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Coolabuaile1979
14 Jul 17#21
I'm not sure what the negative commenters had an issue with. I have used this for precision soldering and silver jewellery soldering with success. It's a handy piece of kit for the price, once you can solder competently.
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Aldi should stick to selling cheap non branded alternative food.
Wind-resistant
Adjustable flame
Working time: approx. 1.5 hours with 100% Butane Gas (not supplied)
Includes: Standard Tip, Chisel Soldering Tip, Anvil Soldering Tip, Needle Tip, Reflector, Cleaning Sponge, Solder Wire and Cap
Some people talk rubbish. These are great for the right application i.e automotive electrical wiring repair. I'm pretty sure the tip can also be removed and be used like a hot air pencil. A portasol equivalent would set you back double the price, I can't imagine the quality being to different.
If you were doing circuit board repairs or similar you would clearly invest in a decent soldering iron with decent thermal recovery. Idiots!
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