changing soldering iron wattage?

Hi

If someone can provide assistance, it will be appreciated..
I just bought a Goot KS-30R soldering iron, (see link below) to use for small componentry & PC board construction, but I'm finding it too hot for the components...

link:
gsmserver.com/shop/equipment/soldering_sssembly/soldering_station_iron_gun/goot_ks_30r_22_soldering_iron.php

The solder rolls up into a ball, and the gold track on which the solder should deposit and stick to, is lifting up.

How can I change the wattage myself (from 30 watts) to that of my old soldering iron (15 watts)?

Thanks.

Mike

[kipper2k]

Unless you have some kind of temp control you won't be able to do it. there is a way using a light dimmer switch that has a triac in it, but its prob worth buying a nice soldering station. here's what i use...

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Weller-WLC-10...item58946538ec

here another link, that one will prob die soon...

http://www.amazon.ca/Weller-WLC100-4.../dp/B000AS28UC

if you are going to risk your boards soldering then treat them to a nice tool

Originally Posted by denki_solder

Hi

If someone can provide assistance, it will be appreciated..
I just bought a Goot KS-30R soldering iron, (see link below) to use for small componentry & PC board construction, but I'm finding it too hot for the components...

link:
gsmserver.com/shop/equipment/soldering_sssembly/soldering_station_iron_gun/goot_ks_30r_22_soldering_iron.php

The solder rolls up into a ball, and the gold track on which the solder should deposit and stick to, is lifting up.

How can I change the wattage myself (from 30 watts) to that of my old soldering iron (15 watts)?

Thanks.

Mike

[Zetr0]

@Denki

I coudln't agree more with Kipper2k.

The problem you are facing is temperature control as opposed to wattage.


I use a combi-unit, that is a hot-air rework station as well as a ceramic core 40watt temperature controlled iron

Kada 825D+ £72.99 (free postage)



Its a great bit of kit and served me VERY well for the past few years!

I have only need to replace the iron ceramic core and the hot-air core once over the last four years! and that cost me about $15 - and from that I still have 4 hot-air cores and 4 ceramic iron core assembly's spare!

Personally if you are going to spend money on a variable iron, I would suggest a minimum of £40.

try and get a good 40 - 60 watt unit, this will mean less time on ground planes which means a lot less stress for the motherboard / PCB / components you are working on.


Another thing I will mention is FLUX!

Its the amber-nectar / the ambrosia if you will for soldering!

It will take your A Game and give it a massive boost.... something like a super-mega A Game ability.

there are various Fluxes - just dont do the common mistake and believe that the solder's (rosin core flux) will be enough to do a professional job.

Flux can come in many forms, from a think past to very liquid - each have their intended uses and temperatures... so have a look around on eBay and locally.

Of all the Fluxes that you can but ensure that you get NO CLEAN flux!

[Foul]

Just add one 1N4004 diode on your Soldering Iron... it will be 1/2 less hot (30W -> 15W)

Did this on mine .. avoid burning little chips

hi guys
thanks for the good advice. it's good to have forums where so much can be shared easily!
cheers