Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

[McLaughysSN]

If this thing is legit, it will save ALL OF US a great deal of pain (from headaches and burns)

for those who have not heard about it, its a cordless iron that has a button that when pressed, heats up the iron to 800 degrees in seconds, then when the button is let go, the iron cools right down in seconds.

i usually hate infomercials but this is actually something that i would appreciate. i just wonder if its legit and not junk. because if i see one in stores i will have to try it out.

just thought i would give a heads up

 

[texasguitarslinger]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

I saw that advertisement this weekend. I tend to be a little skeptical of the "miracle cure" type products. I've been using the same 25 watt soldering iron for 15 years and I don't see any reason why I would change now. :smoker:

 

[beandip]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

I saw that, and my g/f ordered it for me. It shoud be here in 6-8 weeks. Thats a long ass time

 

[mrid]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

Review: http://www.moddershq.net/reviews.asp?reviewid=32&pagenumber=1

 

[That90'sGuy]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

holy ****, I HAVE to have that :eek2:

 

[Indie P Bass]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

I don't know if I'd trust it....

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

Well I would not use it for our pedals:laugh2:
But as a field tool on PA jobs....there it could have some good useage.

 

[what?]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

sounds a little iffy to me.

 

[UCSDBoy]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

I don't think a sudden jolt in amperage or temp (what it says from the article) would hurt a pickup, but I wonder about a pot, or any active electronics...

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

Looks like something worth trying, can you give us a review when you get yours, Beandip?

 

[Scott_F]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

I'd be interested in what some of the hardcore guys like Lew and his brother Bruce would have to say about this, primarily about the way it might interact with capacitors and resistors on a point to point amp.... hmmm.... great idea if it works.

That reviewer used a big ass soldering iron gun to compare with this little gizmo. I'd never use a big gun like that on anything but trying to attach a ground to a chassis, maybe.... Mostly I have this tiny little iron that I've had for 20 years. Works just fine.

 

[McLaughysSN]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

That reviewer used a big ass soldering iron gun to compare with this little gizmo. I'd never use a big gun like that on anything but trying to attach a ground to a chassis, maybe.... Mostly I have this tiny little iron that I've had for 20 years. Works just fine.

i was just thinking that. and my iron is about the same age, been around for quite a while, dont think ive replaced the tip in a long time either, but still id be willing to give something new a shot

Hey beandip, when you get it man please shoot a review our way, we'd love to hear from someone we know on the boards

 

[Jonnylane]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

I don't see any problem with it. I'll certaintly give one a go cos I do a lot of soldering.

 

[That90'sGuy]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

Well, when you solder, you only want the tip to be in contact with the solder and the connection for a split second or you'll be burning something.

This sounds like a great idea. It heats up solder very quickly so if used lightly, it will cool it down before it causes any damage. I like the fact that solder doesn't stick to the tip at all. I'm constantly fighting with the short cord on my stupid Radio Shack one, so this looks like a real savior. It's not like this is in the price range of a Weller, it's only $20.

 

[Hoss]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

i saw that too...it sounds interesting!?

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

I definitely would NOT buy that an iron could heat up and cool down to 800 degrees within seconds... :bsflag: in my opinion.

 

[Jonnylane]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

I definitely would NOT buy that an iron could heat up and cool down to 800 degrees within seconds... :bsflag: in my opinion.

You reckon? What are you basing that particular opinion on?

 

[kill your scene]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

I have no idea why people would be skeptical of that. It looks like a really great idea to me.

This is slightly off topic, but when I'm soldering, I need a hand to hold the wire in place, a hand to hold the solder and a hand to hold the iron. Unless I grow a third arm sometime soon (I doubt that will happen), I usually get someone to come hold the wire. I'm a total idiot (no need to remind me) but does anyone else feel like there should be some sort of device to remedy this situation? Does anyone else have this problem, or am I missing something completely obvious?

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

Alligator clips monted on a small but heavy base.
Will see if I can dig up a picture for you.

 

[Scott_F]

Re: Just saw an infomercial for a soldering iron called Cold Heat

I'm just worried about too much heat frying my components. If this device doesn't do that, I'm in. But, I have a very low wattage iron (weller?) that probably cost all of 20 bucks. In fact, the base I got to hold it at Radio Shack cost more than the iron.

Great idea though. The cordless thing intrigues me. My brother in law has a cordless soldering iron that actually runs on butane, refills like those refillable cigaretter lighters. Not sure how hot it gets. Looked like a pain to me.