4/08/2010

Review of Weller BP645MP Battery Powered Soldering Iron with Batteries

Ever heard of Weller Cold Heat Pro Soldering Tool, Model# CHT100?I did, and I bought one (feel free to read my horrible review on the product's page).What a waste.

So I decided to try again and get this.It's a thousand times better, but still not without it's flaws:

Pros:
1) it doesn't get any more portable
2) works MUCH better than ColdHeat or butane cordless irons
3) It uses a traditional tip that actually GETS HOT when turned on... unlike the Cold Heat, which basically sends current THROUGH your work to heat it up.
4) It's mid-range heat doesn't fry your work.And again, by not zapping your work to heat it up, you don't risk damaging or overheating chips, etc. In fact, I find it a PERFECT heat for circuit boarding -- just hot enough to melt the solder but not to damage the boards.
5) It has a heat-resistant, vented cap you can put on directly after use which even locks-out the on switch to prevent accidental activation in a pocket.

Cons:
1) It does take a long time to warm up, even of fresh batteries.Expect to wait 15-20 seconds holding the button waiting for it to warm up.
2) Batteries don't last too long.
3) It's mid-range temperature doesn't do too well on solder that's been heated and cooled a few times.But then, so does my corded iron.

All in all, I still wholeheartedly recommend the Weller BP645MP!!


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Product Description:
The battery-powered soldering iron from Weller is perfect for field service repair on small parts and components. It heats up to working temperature in under 15 seconds and the red LED indicates when power is on. The protective safety cap turns off the power when it's placed on the tool. With one set of fresh batteries, this iron will handle over 120 intermittent solder joints. This kit includes iron, tip, three AA batteries, lead-free solder, and tip wrench.

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