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Originally Posted by cutting42
Make sure it has enough power, Maplin stuff can be a bit cheap and cheerful. Your 40W Draper is a capable iron and you are struggling with that. Do not be tempted to go cheap again or you will have the same issues.
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Ha ha I didnt even spot the link to the solder, that stuffs not cheap is it, I would expect it to solder itself LOL.
The iron isnt a maplins own one, is an
Pro Iroda Solder Pro 70 Gas Iron
A mate recommended it as he used one for work every day for 4yrs, 125watt does seem a bit overkill really and will surely eat gas. Besides Id rather support a retail store as opposed to an online wherever I can
