awesome bit of kit probably had mine over 25 years maybe even more and it’s still going . have to say one does need to be careful with that exhaust port on tight areas 👍
Butane irons have their place, but I use the TS101 and power it from my NOCO GBX45 booster pack, it heats to 400 degreesC in under 10 seconds and is about 1/3 of the size of the featured one, so very easy to get into tight spots and for fine detail work. It is completely portable, so I can use it when I'm out and about. I wouldn't change it for anything else.
I still have my little butane torch /soldering iron from radio shack. It's the one that came with the flint and wheel striker like on big lighters. I don't know how many decades ago I bought it but it still works well. Not much for accessory tips, but I don't need much... I might have to look into these for my car.
I used to use a butane soldering iron but got tired of the indirect flame melting other parts of the car, especially when working up under the dash (like you showed in part of your video). I now use a soldering station that uses a Milwaukee M18 battery and I get many hours off of one charge, and no indirect flame to melt plastic parts and wiring under the dash anymore. I haven't used my butane soldering iron (Master Appliance) in 5+ years now.
@@MechanicMindset It's a 3D printed housing with a Quicko soldering iron controller and handle. People sell built kits for $50+, you can get a ton of different tips for the iron. I typically use a compact 18V battery so its lighter to carry around. I will never go back to Butane.
I just timed my soldering station with a stop watch. It takes 15 seconds from the moment you turn it on to when it gets to 626degF (normal temp when I solder 20AWG wire).
Unfortunately, I have one of these and find it to be quite disappointing. In the field, I am currently using the Aldi Rechargeable one. However, I intend to purchase the T12 Solder Station, which is powered by a DeWalt battery and offers adjustable temperature control. To be honest, I do not use soldering to repair looms or wires within a vehicle.
I use an old RadioShack (Weller rebranded) butane soldering pen for almost everything. It's old, lights hard, but always works. My favorite feature is NO CORD!
New subscriber been recommended to you by Alex gilbanks, I was going to go for the 3d printed electric one that was mentioned below but I thought I would try the ryobi 18v station with 2x aftermarket batteries and fast charger come to a good price, they work very well and I was going to do a video on it soon funny enough,can’t wait to get through some of your content 🙏🙏
I have portasol 75. Great tool in my toolbox as I do solder wires daily. I dont see muchdifference 75 vs 125 or whatever the bigger one was called. I really like the smaller one because I can get into really tight spaces. Heats up fast and after using I just slap the protective cap on and put it in my toolbox. No more walking around with power cord extensions or dealing with anything unecesarry.
I had one and found it very useful but after about 2 years somehow the igniter didn’t work so I bought another one that looks very similar but different brand I can’t even remember the brand of my new one. So far so good, we see if it lasts longer.
Having extensive experience in using certified crimp tools and terminals in component maintenance avionics, crimping is my first choice. However, if soldering is required then the Portasol in my opinion is a high-quality tool and would be my only choice for a gas soldering tool. Another great video.
@@MechanicMindset If using crimp tools from AMP, DCM.TE Daniels or crimpers approved by the vehicle manufacture and the correct terminals for the crimper, then the quality of the crimp should be like aircraft crimps. The real issue is the use of cheap poor-quality tooling and terminals combined with lack of training. I suspect rules regarding electric vehicle repairs will result in the use of aircraft wiring standards of repairs. Solder sleeves are used on some aircraft wiring repairs resulting in a sealed connection and only requiring a heat gun, yet another use for your Portasol
I'd say each has it's usefulness at a certain point. I wouldn't use a gas powered one near stuff that can get affected by the exhaust port, or an open flame. Battery powered ones have evolved quite a bit. I have a cheap Chinese one that uses a power bank (or any USB port) as a power source and it works as well as my old gas powered soldiering pen. Not saying it's great, but does the basic stuff, without melting stuff around, in a confined space, like under a dash.
I have one, similar I use regularly but I'm using my electric more and more as I have had some issues with the Soldering Exhaust causing me issues. It can be useful the exhaust but can be an issues as well.
Sir I love your channel. But with the euros and the copa going on…whose your favorite premier league team and whose youre favorite England international player? I’m Liverpool and Harry Kane lol
@@MechanicMindset as an American I may have, just may have, assumed all Brit’s love football. Lol my b man. Thanks for response. If you don’t mind, quick question. My accord 07 v6 has very high intake temps. Like 160 F at idle. On a cold day. Once it’s warmed up of course. If I open the hood when I start it the temps aren’t bad. But it’s really hot. You can’t touch the intake with your hands when warmed up. Like that hot. Any opinion? Thanks for your time dear sir. I’m an avid watcher
Darren, did you say you bought a traditional soldering iron '20' years ago ? 🤔 i didn't know you started in the car trade aged about a 4 year old 🙂 !! thanks for the video, i shall check out that butane version, it looks a very versatile tool. 👍
Piece of Crap my man!! Had 2 of them and will not buy another. Speak to some people that do alot of soldering and you will find out. Unless you get paid for the video! I only have to give you one reason not to buy! To Expensive for quality.
The best butane iron solder in the market. I have used it for years now. Can't find any equal one for this one.
awesome bit of kit probably had mine over 25 years maybe even more and it’s still going . have to say one does need to be careful with that exhaust port on tight areas 👍
You are probably due some tip replacements?! Like mine 😅
Butane irons have their place, but I use the TS101 and power it from my NOCO GBX45 booster pack, it heats to 400 degreesC in under 10 seconds and is about 1/3 of the size of the featured one, so very easy to get into tight spots and for fine detail work. It is completely portable, so I can use it when I'm out and about. I wouldn't change it for anything else.
I’ve had my Snap On one for years too. Great tool!
Worth every penny.
For sure! Over 20 years I’ve had mine
I still have my little butane torch /soldering iron from radio shack. It's the one that came with the flint and wheel striker like on big lighters. I don't know how many decades ago I bought it but it still works well. Not much for accessory tips, but I don't need much... I might have to look into these for my car.
I used to use a butane soldering iron but got tired of the indirect flame melting other parts of the car, especially when working up under the dash (like you showed in part of your video). I now use a soldering station that uses a Milwaukee M18 battery and I get many hours off of one charge, and no indirect flame to melt plastic parts and wiring under the dash anymore. I haven't used my butane soldering iron (Master Appliance) in 5+ years now.
I just looked that up; looks really cool 👌
@@MechanicMindset It's a 3D printed housing with a Quicko soldering iron controller and handle. People sell built kits for $50+, you can get a ton of different tips for the iron. I typically use a compact 18V battery so its lighter to carry around. I will never go back to Butane.
I just timed my soldering station with a stop watch. It takes 15 seconds from the moment you turn it on to when it gets to 626degF (normal temp when I solder 20AWG wire).
@@stanwardoshiro Nice! 👍
@@stanwardoshiro That sounds suspiciously a very short time span, is it a high power version? 15 seconds ? 🤔
Master appliance. Ut-100si is the way to go. You won't be disappointed.
Unfortunately, I have one of these and find it to be quite disappointing.
In the field, I am currently using the Aldi Rechargeable one. However, I intend to purchase the T12 Solder Station, which is powered by a DeWalt battery and offers adjustable temperature control.
To be honest, I do not use soldering to repair looms or wires within a vehicle.
I got the Aldi one too mate, I dont get on with it; tried a few times 😅
I use an old RadioShack (Weller rebranded) butane soldering pen for almost everything. It's old, lights hard, but always works.
My favorite feature is NO CORD!
New subscriber been recommended to you by Alex gilbanks, I was going to go for the 3d printed electric one that was mentioned below but I thought I would try the ryobi 18v station with 2x aftermarket batteries and fast charger come to a good price, they work very well and I was going to do a video on it soon funny enough,can’t wait to get through some of your content 🙏🙏
I have portasol 75. Great tool in my toolbox as I do solder wires daily.
I dont see muchdifference 75 vs 125 or whatever the bigger one was called.
I really like the smaller one because I can get into really tight spaces.
Heats up fast and after using I just slap the protective cap on and put it in my toolbox.
No more walking around with power cord extensions or dealing with anything unecesarry.
I used to use the little one too; still a great tool. Like you say, really easy to manage
Appreciate the video.
I had one and found it very useful but after about 2 years somehow the igniter didn’t work so I bought another one that looks very similar but different brand I can’t even remember the brand of my new one. So far so good, we see if it lasts longer.
Having extensive experience in using certified crimp tools and terminals in component maintenance avionics, crimping is my first choice. However, if soldering is required then the Portasol in my opinion is a high-quality tool and would be my only choice for a gas soldering tool.
Another great video.
Ah yes, crimps are the favoured method for manufacturers approved repairs. I wonder how they compare to aviation standards 🤔
@@MechanicMindset If using crimp tools from AMP, DCM.TE Daniels or crimpers approved by the vehicle manufacture and the correct terminals for the crimper, then the quality of the crimp should be like aircraft crimps.
The real issue is the use of cheap poor-quality tooling and terminals combined with lack of training.
I suspect rules regarding electric vehicle repairs will result in the use of aircraft wiring standards of repairs.
Solder sleeves are used on some aircraft wiring repairs resulting in a sealed connection and only requiring a heat gun, yet another use for your Portasol
@@colinreid7305 The VW tool left a mark on the crimp so you knew the correct tool was used (and not pliers).
I'd say each has it's usefulness at a certain point. I wouldn't use a gas powered one near stuff that can get affected by the exhaust port, or an open flame.
Battery powered ones have evolved quite a bit. I have a cheap Chinese one that uses a power bank (or any USB port) as a power source and it works as well as my old gas powered soldiering pen. Not saying it's great, but does the basic stuff, without melting stuff around, in a confined space, like under a dash.
I have one, similar I use regularly but I'm using my electric more and more as I have had some issues with the Soldering Exhaust causing me issues. It can be useful the exhaust but can be an issues as well.
For sure, i have had a few close calls with the exhaust. Thanks
100% better than cordless
Still need a mini gas torch for the heat shrink
Can’t go wrong with a portasol
TS100 or later model. The perfect soldering. NOTHING ELSE.
Sir I love your channel. But with the euros and the copa going on…whose your favorite premier league team and whose youre favorite England international player? I’m Liverpool and Harry Kane lol
🤣 I’m really sorry to disappoint, but I don’t follow football; I’m from Coventry 😅
We got back in to F1 this year though, loving that right now! 👍
@@MechanicMindset as an American I may have, just may have, assumed all Brit’s love football. Lol my b man. Thanks for response. If you don’t mind, quick question. My accord 07 v6 has very high intake temps. Like 160 F at idle. On a cold day. Once it’s warmed up of course. If I open the hood when I start it the temps aren’t bad. But it’s really hot. You can’t touch the intake with your hands when warmed up. Like that hot. Any opinion? Thanks for your time dear sir. I’m an avid watcher
Darren, did you say you bought a traditional soldering iron '20' years ago ? 🤔 i didn't know you started in the car trade aged about a 4 year old 🙂 !! thanks for the video, i shall check out that butane version, it looks a very versatile tool. 👍
@@sollykhan2385 😁 ah very flattering 😆 I’m 40 this year 😮
They’re great tools!
@@MechanicMindset Never,,40 ?? 🤔 you don't look a day over 24/25 !! 🙂 well whatever you're doing,,keep on doing 😎👍
@@sollykhan2385 It must be the studio lighting 🤣
@@MechanicMindset or perhaps A.I regenerated image 🤔 but looks good 🙂
They dont last. Had 2 over 3 years. Excellent but sat in my storage shed broken. I find Weller to be far superior yet less powerful
Ah no, 20 years I’ve had mine! 😃
ALLAH RAZY BOLSUN ❤❤❤ sagbol dos
Piece of Crap my man!! Had 2 of them and will not buy another. Speak to some people that do alot of soldering and you will find out. Unless you get paid for the video!
I only have to give you one reason not to buy! To Expensive for quality.