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Buck
Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 1:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am looking to buy a better soldering iron and dont have alot of money to spend.. I was just wondering if this iron was any good or not. http://www.mcmelectronics.com/Search/sku5.jhtml?SKU=80-4400 It is varible from 5-40 watts and for $20. I just dont know if the tip is grounded
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bruce
Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 6:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

a grounded tip is not that important i use a iron much like that never had a problem more of a problem is not having a mat on the bench static from a carpet will kill a radio