Weller, a big name in soldering irons and stations, has come out with a line of new LED-equipped soldering irons. These irons range in size from 15W to 80W and feature a triangular grip area with three built-in LED lights.
Features
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- Available in 15W, 25W, 40W, and 80W sizes
- Co-molded and ribbed handle grip
- Triangular handle
- Robust cord strain relief
- 5-foot cord
- Stainless steel heating element
- Prices range from $15 to $28
- 7-year warranty
These irons are designed for DIYers, hobbyists, consumers, and even professions who could benefit from direct lighting when soldering.
Sizes
Light Duty: 15W, 750°F max
Standard Duty: 25W, 750°F max
Medium Duty: 40W, 900°F max
Heavy Duty: 80W, 900°F max
Most electronics hobbyists will probably lean towards the 25W iron, which should be best for soldering smaller wires and through-hole components. Those working with smaller components, such as SMDs, will probably reach for the 15W iron. The 40W and 80W irons are best for soldering larger wires and craftwork.
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15W
25W, 25W Kit
40W, 40W Kit
80W
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The new irons are also available at most major home improvement stores. The base model includes a small stand and single tip, and kits include the iron stand, additional tips, a soldering aid tool, and a short coil of lead-free solder.
A bunch of other relatively new tools also feature built-in LEDs, such as: Craftsman cutter, Craftsman screwdriver, SOG pocket knife, Craftsman 12V cordless tool battery. And don’t forget that we’ve seen LEDs built into cordless drills and drivers for a couple of years now. For the most part, adding LEDs to this line of soldering irons makes perfect sense.
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