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25 will be OK so long as you have a good, fine tip.

I made a bit of a mess of mine initially with a 25w and crappy tip - fixed it up with a 13w pencil tip.
 

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If you're scared, just buy 15watt
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For ICs, it's recommended that you use 15w or less. You really don't need much for trace work.

Also, avoid Cold Heat soldering irons.
 

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sasuke_kun12 said:
wow! s#$@! Thats expensive but a worthy investment

Well, at that stage I had a bricked drive.... so the choice was $40 on a new iron, or $180 on a new drive - which I'd also risk bricking
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Having a decent-ish iron has helped inspire me to pick up other projects too.
 

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killplaystation said:
Too low a wattage can make the process harder. 15's not too too bad but stay away from 10.... 25 is good from a professional stand point

Uh, not when you're soldering legs of ICs.

25 watts only good for desoldering, as you can usually get the IC off in one swoop. In fact, with 25 watts, you can easily tin 8 gauge wire.


Try to do a little research if you're not sure about something... we don't want to melt his board.
 

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my b-dais around the corner. July 9 I'm 18. Yipee! I think i'm gonna ask for a soldering iron and station since my hobby is electronics. Woop! Hey TLSpartan, which Jaycar and when did u quit? I might've seen you around
 

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sasuke_kun12 said:
my b-dais around the corner. July 9 I'm 18. Yipee! I think i'm gonna ask for a soldering iron and station since my hobby is electronics. Woop! Hey TLSpartan, which Jaycar and when did u quit? I might've seen you around

Hey Tim
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Frankston Jaycar in Victoria. I quit months ago (forget when)
 

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