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Re:How to Get Started in Soldering for Beginners by rasz on Tuesday April 11, 2023 @12:10AM (#35520720)
oh man :( "temperature limiting" means there is a triac light dimmer in there to control power output. I havent even considered soldering irons that arent a proper temperature controlled station.
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Re:How to Get Started in Soldering for Beginners by fomine3 on Tuesday April 11, 2023 @12:20AM (#35520783)
yeah maybe that's why it's cheapest adjustable product, but not very accurate temperature isn't much matter for hobby.
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