ColdHeat Tool?
07-10-2004, 04:40 PM
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ColdHeat Tool?
I've got a lot of work to do with rewiring and soldering. Just saw a commercial for this new portable soldering tool called "coldheat". If it really works, it would make all soldering jobs a lot easier!
Anyone have one? What do you think?
Anyone have one? What do you think?
07-12-2004, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 80TexasC3
I've got a lot of work to do with rewiring and soldering. Just saw a commercial for this new portable soldering tool called "coldheat". If it really works, it would make all soldering jobs a lot easier!
Anyone have one? What do you think?
Anyone have one? What do you think?
girlfreind wants to get me one.... I'm ???? myself
07-12-2004, 07:58 PM
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I would not trust a portable soldering iron that runs off a small battery, nothing worse than a soldering iron that doesn't solder properly. I have the Weller Portasol it is self contained and portable and it melts solder
http://www.divineimages.com/prod/it1...ERING/TOOL.htm
http://www.divineimages.com/prod/it1...ERING/TOOL.htm
07-12-2004, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
I would not trust a portable soldering iron that runs off a small battery, nothing worse than a soldering iron that doesn't solder properly. I have the Weller Portasol it is self contained and portable and it melts solder
http://www.divineimages.com/prod/it1...ERING/TOOL.htm
http://www.divineimages.com/prod/it1...ERING/TOOL.htm
but have you seen the ad. ? looks like on 14/16 gauge it maywork
the shield looks like it may get in the way for some thingsto me Even if it does what it say's
07-12-2004, 08:14 PM
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I have not seen the ad but simple physics tells me there is something wrong here. I did see a small battery, 1 AA ? or 2. In order to solder properly you have to heat the metal ( wire or whatever ) to be soldered up to 600 - 700 degs F, this takes energy and a couple of batteries ain't going to fair to well in this application.
I could be way off base here but I have had a few soldering irons in my hands that did not work worth a crap and it is very fusterating waiting a half an hour for something to heat up.
Only trying to help here and maybe save you a few bucks.
Actually I should be telling you to buy it and tell me how it works I am usually the sucker that gets these things first
I could be way off base here but I have had a few soldering irons in my hands that did not work worth a crap and it is very fusterating waiting a half an hour for something to heat up.
Only trying to help here and maybe save you a few bucks.
Actually I should be telling you to buy it and tell me how it works I am usually the sucker that gets these things first
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07-12-2004, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
I have not seen the ad but simple physics tells me there is something wrong here. I did see a small battery, 1 AA ? or 2. In order to solder properly you have to heat the metal ( wire or whatever ) to be soldered up to 600 - 700 degs F, this takes engergy and a couple of batteries ain't going to fair to well in this application.
I could be way off base here but I have had a few soldering irons in my hands that did not work worth a crap and it is very fusterating waiting a half an hour for something to heat up.
Only trying to help here and maybe save you a few bucks.
I could be way off base here but I have had a few soldering irons in my hands that did not work worth a crap and it is very fusterating waiting a half an hour for something to heat up.
Only trying to help here and maybe save you a few bucks.
I think (????) it said 800 deg. 
but if it's light gaugewire it "may" work ...???
07-12-2004, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
I have not seen the ad but simple physics tells me there is something wrong here. I did see a small battery, 1 AA ? or 2. In order to solder properly you have to heat the metal ( wire or whatever ) to be soldered up to 600 - 700 degs F, this takes energy and a couple of batteries ain't going to fair to well in this application.
I could be way off base here but I have had a few soldering irons in my hands that did not work worth a crap and it is very fusterating waiting a half an hour for something to heat up.
Only trying to help here and maybe save you a few bucks.
Actually I should be telling you to buy it and tell me how it works I am usually the sucker that gets these things first
I could be way off base here but I have had a few soldering irons in my hands that did not work worth a crap and it is very fusterating waiting a half an hour for something to heat up.
Only trying to help here and maybe save you a few bucks.
Actually I should be telling you to buy it and tell me how it works I am usually the sucker that gets these things first
https://www.asseenontvnetwork.com/vc...ldheat/115261/
07-12-2004, 08:46 PM
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I just saw the commercial and it brings back memories of Popiels(sp?) Pocket Fisherman anyone seen anybody using one of those today ?
For $20 more get the Portasol it is a professional tool and it works good
For $20 more get the Portasol it is a professional tool and it works good
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07-12-2004, 09:03 PM
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Cold Soldering Tool
I was in Dallas last week and saw the TV ad for this item. I was ready to order it on the spot. But, I had my son (an engineer) pull up the website for the company and we read all the facts on it. It works by "arcing" a current through a slot in the tip when the part to be soldered completes the circuit by touching both sides of the tip. BTW they sell a couple of additional tips for small and large work at an additional $9.95 each. If you are just tinning wire, it would be great, but there were several warnings from reviewers that you could easily overheat a printed circuit board if you didn't have the experience to do it right. I'm not saying it isn't a good tool, just that you should be careful if you're not experienced at electronic soldering. Check out the website - its interesting. Just Google for cold solder tool.
07-12-2004, 10:43 PM
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Whoa if that thing is using current to solder you can't go near a circuit board or any electronic device, that leaves as mentioned above tinning wire and costume jewelry repair
07-13-2004, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Easy Rider
I was in Dallas last week and saw the TV ad for this item. I was ready to order it on the spot. But, I had my son (an engineer) pull up the website for the company and we read all the facts on it. It works by "arcing" a current through a slot in the tip when the part to be soldered completes the circuit by touching both sides of the tip. BTW they sell a couple of additional tips for small and large work at an additional $9.95 each. If you are just tinning wire, it would be great, but there were several warnings from reviewers that you could easily overheat a printed circuit board if you didn't have the experience to do it right. I'm not saying it isn't a good tool, just that you should be careful if you're not experienced at electronic soldering. Check out the website - its interesting. Just Google for cold solder tool.