Soldering iron recommendation

[mappy24]

Bought this one before Christmas and used it a few times now with no issues, heats up fast and does the job!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0987H26KP

It's a big upgrade over the basic Maplin one that I've been using for years.

 

[Dex-Jay]

This cheapo works OK

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005739337645.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005739337645.html

That is CHEP (as they say round 'ere). And the music from the video is "Staying Alive" quite funny with cheap electricals from China I thought.

A bit fancy with that LCD display. Mine is an old RS analog in that it has a LED that flashes when up to the temperature set by a small pot in the iron.
I prefer it to the couple of old Blue Wellers I have. I shall have to dig 'em out and sell 'em.

 

[ronnie63]

I have used a Weller TCP for many years but recently picked up a Metcal used cheap on gumtree it a fair few years old but seems to be fantastic so far but they are pricey