Date   : Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:45:06 -0000
From   : blip@... (John)
Subject: Soldering iron and use

Hi 

 

Have picked up a couple of dead BBC B computers and looking to have a go at
replacing the PSU capacitors.

 

Now I haven't soldered in a very long time and apart from looking at YouTube
(any training recommendations welcomed) I'm also looking around for a
reasonable soldering iron.

 

Some people recommend gas as you don't have the trailing lead. I do have an
old electric one that's quite discoloured, although does seem able to tin
wires etc ok. Not sure about fine work.

 

Any thoughts? I was looking at this gas one on Amazon, that had good
reviews, but really not sure what's good for electronics. Don't want to
cause more issues than I fix.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolf-Cordless-Soldering-Temperature-Interchangeable/
dp/B004CLA01W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

I was also rubbish at spotting dry joints, another perennial PCB issue, so
again any tips welcome!

 

Thanks

 

John Terry