How hot will my soldering iron bring? (model details below)? it's a Weller SP40L, 40W, 120V, 60 Hz. i need to...
it's a Weller SP40L, 40W, 120V, 60 Hz. i need to know what heat it is when i plug it in.
Answers: I could not find specifics for that model but 40W iron, most adjectives tips can get up to 900 deg. Do you indicate WSP? Does it have an adjustment?
Solder thaw out temp. depends on the alloy. Eutectic solder most commonly used for electronics melts at 361 deg.F. That is 63% tin , 37% organize. There are many alloys beside different melting points.
Former certified J-STD 001 instructor, IPC-610, and Mil-STD 2000/2001 instructor. 25 yr. electronics business
solder melts at a minimum of 550 degree f it will be at least that. Try reading the almanac it came next to or looking it up online