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When you\u2019re looking for a soldering iron you\u2019ll find a number of choices including soldering stations and butane soldering irons, both of which have certain advantages. Let\u2019s take a look at butane soldering irons. This type of soldering iron<\/a> is portable, has an extensive range of heat, and is easy to refuel; and, unlike electric soldering irons, butane soldering irons are not limited by cords and a specific range of heat.<\/p>\n

Since butane soldering irons are powered by fuel rather than electricity, you never have to worry about using extension cords when you need to solder in an area far from an outlet and, as a result, you\u2019ll save time and energy that you otherwise might have wasted dealing with cords and outlet access. You can use butane soldering irons outdoors as well. You\u2019ll never be limited by lack of electricity.<\/p>\n

Because the fuel directly contacts the parts that you\u2019ll be soldering and heats the metal quickly, butane soldering irons warm up very quickly (around ten seconds), thus saving you time you would have had to wait for other soldering irons to warm up as well as the fuel\/energy used for warm up. You can turn a butane soldering iron on when you need it and turn if off when you\u2019re finished.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, butane soldering irons have a broader range of heat than electric soldering irons because you\u2019re able to limit the amount of butane burned while soldering<\/a>, resulting in a lower level of heat, less wasted energy, and the ability to solder without under- or over-doing it. Depending on how much butane you burn, most butane irons can go from twenty-five to seventy-five watts. Adjustment is easy: simply turn the knob to change the wattage.<\/p>\n

Butane soldering irons<\/a> are easy to refill. Every model is slightly different, but you\u2019ll typically attach a small fuel tank to the soldering iron or refill the iron, both of which you can do yourself without any hassle.<\/p>\n

Lastly, butane soldering irons are affordable. While butane irons have several advantages over their electric counterparts, they are similarly priced. Although butane may cost more than electricity, the benefits of a butane soldering iron often outweigh the difference in fuel prices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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