At 09:14 PM 12/25/2001, John Rodgers wrote: >Problem: There is no way to get a precise temperature setting, because >at best, with only light dimming to indicate hotness, it's a bit of a >guess.
>Question: Does anyone have a suggestion as to some type of counter that >can be installed/used instead of a light? Thoughts -- Analog voltmeter ought to work -- may not read "correctly" but should be repeatable. Digital might be ok too. RS has little plug-in AC voltmeters meant to monitor line voltage, cost ?$12? Otherwise, just try soldering different sizes of stuff and get a feel for the setting you need -- mark on dial. Nice thing is being able to turn it way down when idle so it doesn't burn up the tip. david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation" |
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