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soldering iron

Soldering Iron
#1
Hi all,

looking to buy a soldering iron to carry out a few of the projects on my astra and on a budget as I have spent a lot this month on the car and will be spending more this month. I have done a lot of research and shopping around and found this butane soldering iron:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331451163471?_...EBIDX%3AIT

My fear is that it may be too big for the tighter areas in the car, anyone use this or one like this or would i be better of with something smaller like this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-But...ron+butane

Thanks

Astra Energy 63 Plate 1.7 CDTI (150BHP)

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#2
rusty got a nice one a while ago
and i am also looking for a good one to do a few SMD conversions
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#3
Will see what he says when he comes online then bet he paid more than £20 which is all I really want to spend though...

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#4
yep i remember it was expensive
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#5
Here's the one I got very good bit of kit,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2in1-852D-SMD-...4d15ae3d25

just remember you get what you pay for, cheap won't last long.
Astra-J 2.0 CDTI S/S
Retrofitted AFL, TPMS, Navi950, BT, DAB, Rear Camera, Infinity sound system, Towbar, Flexfloor & more.
I can do programming and retrofits using genuine GM MDI and Dealer software.
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#6
it does look the business.
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#7
You can pay over £300 for one of these but it has a lot options etc this seem good for what I do with it.
Astra-J 2.0 CDTI S/S
Retrofitted AFL, TPMS, Navi950, BT, DAB, Rear Camera, Infinity sound system, Towbar, Flexfloor & more.
I can do programming and retrofits using genuine GM MDI and Dealer software.
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#8
Guess it's the same as anything, can spend as much as you'd like too can't you...any idea if the ones I posted would be any good?

Astra Energy 63 Plate 1.7 CDTI (150BHP)

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#9
I would go for a plug in one TBH.
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Retrofitted AFL, TPMS, Navi950, BT, DAB, Rear Camera, Infinity sound system, Towbar, Flexfloor & more.
I can do programming and retrofits using genuine GM MDI and Dealer software.
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#10
I have a plug in one but can't use it in the car because there's no way to get a socket to it

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#11
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4WAY-25M-CABLE...1e984eb1d2

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Retrofitted AFL, TPMS, Navi950, BT, DAB, Rear Camera, Infinity sound system, Towbar, Flexfloor & more.
I can do programming and retrofits using genuine GM MDI and Dealer software.
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#12
I live in flats...would have to be 3 of those fastened together haha

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#13
Ain't there a plug socket in the entrance for the cleaners to hover etc? I always that at my sisters flat when doing any work even in her flat lol


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Astra-J 2.0 CDTI S/S
Retrofitted AFL, TPMS, Navi950, BT, DAB, Rear Camera, Infinity sound system, Towbar, Flexfloor & more.
I can do programming and retrofits using genuine GM MDI and Dealer software.
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#14
It's not a typical flat, it's an apartment style flat so doesn't have one of those entrances...just a front door and a the car is past a central garden and through some gates :(

Will just go for the pencil style one, should be good enough

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