Do I send it?

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

I'd be running G2 unless I was pro level and could squeeze out every ounce of that g3

 

[paytonimusrex]

i’ll just get a g2 thanks guys

 

[paytonimusrex]

the guy who sold me buggy kit, I just bought the combo and a new transponder from him for $300 pretty decent deal

 

[Speed Chaser]

Get this, and you won't regret it. Almost all those cheaper ones only last a few jobs, and then the tip says, 'Forget it, I'm out.
https://www.amazon.com/Weller-Digit...lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[DavidB1126]

Get this, and you won't regret it. Almost all those cheaper ones only last a few jobs, and then the tip says, 'Forget it, I'm out.
https://www.amazon.com/Weller-Digit...lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I used to use that one. Hammie down from grandpa and probably 20 plus yrs old. Still works but takes way too long to heat up. Upgraded to a cheap 90w station and I solder alot better. But to be fair @paytonimusrex is looking for a portable one for the track and back.

 

[Speed Chaser]

Most tracks I've been to have a power strip to plug into. I have no issue with mine heating up after 5 plus years of use. Maybe you need to change the tip?
Bad tip = inefficient heat transfer

 

[DavidB1126]

Maybe you need to change the tip?
Bad tip = inefficient heat transfer

Maybe. But I just needed a upgrade anyways. The new one can go up to 800 degrees and had a temp lock feature.

 

[paytonimusrex]

Most tracks I've been to have a power strip to plug into.

outdoor tracks don’t though but in any case I don’t want anything too fancy either just something that works for my needs and not too bulky

 

[AlanDewey]

Most important factor(s) in soldering iron life are:

• You must have two complete sets of soldering equipment
• One for regular solder
• One for lead free solder
• NEVER use your lead free iron with lead based solder
• NEVER use your lead based solder equipment with lead-free solder
• Never use lead based solder on stuff that was soldered lead-free
• Never use lead-free solder on stuff that was soldered with lead based

OK, so you could accomplish that by have one solder station and keep changing tips. I tried that 30 years ago, gave up. I have two solder stations and they are clearly marked which is for lead-free and which is for lead based.

Or, if you only solder twice a year, you can let them get mixed up and just buy new ones regularly.

 

[paytonimusrex]

imma take a guess and say for rc purposes I will never used lead based solder though

 

[CertifiedMike]

I prefer lead based solder for everything except water pipes!
The lead free stuff manages to flow ALL around what I'm trying to solder up pretty much every time I try to use it.
I use a 60/40 with rosin core and its served me well for decades.
Sure, I've got a bit of brain damage but honesty, who doesn't these days?

 

[Speed Chaser]

People seem to have more brain damage nowadays than the people who used to have lead pipes for drinking water while growing up.

 

[DavidB1126]

I thought we all had brain damage?

 

[CertifiedMike]

I thought we all had brain damage?

Well yes, it would explain a fair amount of my comments at least!
Prob more than that even!

 

[paytonimusrex]

I got dain bramage

 

[DavidB1126]

I think we all knew that...

I got dain bramage

Edit: oh I just realized you swapped the 2 letters around in that