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26th Mar 2017, 1:25 pm | #1 |
Octode
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cullompton, Devon, UK.
Posts: 1,434
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Soldering iron run down timer
Purchased this Energenie run down timer a couple of months ago, as I have the bad habit of leaving my soldering iron on when I get distracted or not being used, this not only ruins the tip it also shortens the life of the iron. I purchased one of these and has proved to be excellent, not having to worry if I turned off the iron I now know I can leave it to its own devices, and sleep comfortable.
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26th Mar 2017, 2:08 pm | #2 |
Octode
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Oban, Scotland, UK.
Posts: 1,118
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Re: Soldering iron run down timer
My recent purchase of a 'cheap' temperature controlled iron from China has a movement sensor in the handle that switches it to standby if it's not moved for 20 seconds ( instant reheat if picked up within 2 minutes) and switches off if unused for 20 minutes..
I was pleasantly surprised at the functionality of the unit given its low, low price. Still going strong after a full year in use but i realise this is but a short time span! |
26th Mar 2017, 4:43 pm | #3 | |
Dekatron
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Oxfordshire, UK.
Posts: 4,923
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Re: Soldering iron run down timer
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