David VanHorn wrote:
> Low power is NOT the way to go.
> Many (most?) use 40W or thereabouts.

40W or higher is fine if the iron is temperature controlled because the
controller will automatically scale back the power when it's not needed.  I
use a Weller WES50, which is 50W for example.  However, 40W into a standard
tip will get much hotter than is good for the tip or the circuit.


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