The Weller still works fine, Bill.
>
> I bought a used Hexacom Select-a-trac with zero-voltage switching, and added
> some magnetic shielding to the handle. I used for a while just now, but
> still have doubts.
> I might replace its transformer with a toroidal (have to
> keep the base as far away as possible now).
>
> I bought a 12 v Antex but it broke on the first use and
> they would not replace it! Is you Weller still working well?
>
> Xytronix makes a cheaper zero-voltage switcher.
> They have discontinued the non-digital version, but
> it seems you can still buy it here:
> *
>
http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=456DLX> *
>
> On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 9:43 AM, jaime schunkewitz <
> jaime_schunkewitz@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi Bill,
> > I use a Weller TCP12P. It runs off a 12v DC battery pack used
> > to jump cars. The battery lasts a good long time. You can get
> > various temperature tips, I have the lowest temp cause
> > it runs a bit hot. Highly recommended.
> >
> > My ES has gotten much worse over the past few months.
> > Headaches are atrocious. Chest pains. Gotta find a refuge!
> >
> > Bye,
> > Eli
> >
> >
> > --- On *Sat, 3/27/10, Bill Bruno <wbruno@...>* wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Bill Bruno <wbruno@...>
> > Subject: soldering irons
> > To: jaime_schunkewitz@...
> > Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:38 PM
> >
> >
> > Hey Eli,
> > how goes with soldering irons? Have you found one you can use OK?
> > I'm thinking of buying this one:
> >
> >
> >
http://www.amazon.com/Self-Igniting-Soldering-Iron-Heat-Tool/dp/B000HTAX2Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&m=A3GB3R8TXZOH9Y&s=hi&qid=1269732455&sr=1-5> >
> >
> >
>
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