Solder question

[muscleflex]

Hi - will this type of solder gun be ok to use for soldering an EC5 onto my esc and battery?

Well, I need to use this to take off the XT60 that's presently on my esc. is this gun ok to do that?

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[raptorheli2]

the best/easiest way to solder EC5 imo is a mini blow torch if you have one?

failing that you could use the gun but it is not ideal.

cheers

[Delarado]

I'd say no probably, It wont get hot enough in the 12 seconds that you have to use it!

Get an 80 or a 100w soldering iron ideally. I used a 30w for ages, then ordered a 100w and the difference is unbelieveable, makes things so much easier.

[trexamanic]

no.
i bought the same set and they are junk imo

mini blow torch all the way even the chefs cremebole thingys are good

[muscleflex]

Thanks - I need an iron for other things as well so I can't get a torch.
Would this be ok then? [url=http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/46429-soldering-iron-100w-sr8w270-antex.html]SOLDERING IRON, 100W - SR8W270 - ANTEX[/url]

[Gecko501]

i would say 100W iron will deff do the job!

i just bought this today so i can use it at the field if needed
[url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002OCV5T2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00]Professional Butane Soldering Iron & Blow Torch **Wireless 2-In-1 BRAND NEW**: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools[/url]

[scuba steve]

i have a 40W Weller and its brilliant.....soldered all my EC5s no problem.

[Kwickkwack]

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40w Weller for me to, no problem at all.

[muscleflex]

ooh how does that work?!

[QUOTE=Gecko501;933655]i would say 100W iron will deff do the job!

i just bought this today so i can use it at the field if needed
[URL="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002OCV5T2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00"]Professional Butane Soldering Iron & Blow Torch **Wireless 2-In-1 BRAND NEW**: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools[/URL][/QUOTE]

[r4nd0m]

cheap maplin 30w electric here - EC5 no issue at all ...

[Bob H]

[QUOTE=muscleflex;933671]ooh how does that work?![/QUOTE]

In essence it's a glorified refillable gas cigarette lighter. Fill it up with liquid butane. Instead of an on/off release valve you hold down with your thumb it has a lever valve to control the amount of gas released. Light it using a wheel striker same as a cigarette lighter. Will have two basic types of tip. One that acts as a funnel creating a blow torch effect or one that is a hollowed out solder tip where the flame heats up the tip from the inside usually via some kind of gauze.The higher the flow of gas the hotter the tip gets.

With connectors such as Deans or XT60/90 where the pins are moulded into the body a soldering tip is best as you're less likely to melt the connector body because you have much more control of where and how much heat is applied. With connectors like EC3 and EC5, however where the pin and body are seperate any excess solder on the outside of the pin can stop it fitting into the body after soldering. in that case a blow torch is better as there is no direct heat application so the melted solder can be kept inside the cup of the pin. Unless you use too much solder and it overflows when the wire is seated.

[muscleflex]

Thanks. So with this in mind, would the linked blowtorch solder be ideal?
its cheaper than the 100w solder I linked



[QUOTE=Bob H;933723]In essence it's a glorified refillable gas cigarette lighter. Fill it up with liquid butane. Instead of an on/off release valve you hold down with your thumb it has a lever valve to control the amount of gas released. Light it using a wheel striker same as a cigarette lighter. Will have two basic types of tip. One that acts as a funnel creating a blow torch effect or one that is a hollowed out solder tip where the flame heats up the tip from the inside usually via some kind of gauze.The higher the flow of gas the hotter the tip gets.

With connectors such as Deans or XT60/90 where the pins are moulded into the body a soldering tip is best as you're less likely to melt the connector body because you have much more control of where and how much heat is applied. With connectors like EC3 and EC5, however where the pin and body are seperate any excess solder on the outside of the pin can stop it fitting into the body after soldering. in that case a blow torch is better as there is no direct heat application so the melted solder can be kept inside the cup of the pin. Unless you use too much solder and it overflows when the wire is seated.[/QUOTE]

[Gecko501]

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That was my thinking. Looking forward to getting mine and testing it out compared to my 30w iron that just died

[Boomer]

I Have a IRoda gas filled torch, it has a soldering tip, blow torch and heat gun, does the lot, but tbh i use a 80w at home for the big jobs, It manages everything with ease.

[cjcj1949]

A lot depends on how you hold the connector. If you hold it in something that conducts heat then you will need more power. If you wrap it in a piece of cardboard or hold it in a hole drilled in a piece of wood then a small iron will do. The larger irons will do it quicker though. As mentioned connectors like Deans are awkward as the plastic gets soft and having the connector plugged into a mating connector is advised. Flux is very useful as well to get a good job, helps the flow of solder.