why did my solder iron stop working?
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Topic: why did my solder iron stop working?
Posted By: discosucks
Subject: why did my solder iron stop working?
Date Posted: 08 April 2014 at 8:41pm
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Got this new gas solder iron made by ferm , Now it was filled when i got it but last week it ran out , I bought gas , the gas came with little heads , one of witch kinda fits but its hard to know if its the right fit . Now iv tried filling it , cant really tell if its going in but it doesnt seem to be as nothing is coming out the top when turned on . Would it be because im using cheaper gas? It says on the ebay add where i bought it that it will work on any lighter gas .  heres the bottom , iv tried opening what looks like the valve , still no good .   |
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Posted By: mk2_ginger_biscuit69
Date Posted: 08 April 2014 at 8:47pm
when it does fill you will hear a whooshing type noise as it fills [gas transfer], sounds like the fill kit isn't connecting too the thing. I have found this with many lighter refill kits, trying to refill lights.... only 1/10 actually work .looks like a nice piece of kit, very handy to throw in the toolbox! ------------- ''Remember that the object of a subwoofer is to enhance the output of your main speakers, not overpower it'' ''Dubstep - an elongated electronic fart'' |
Posted By: discosucks
Date Posted: 08 April 2014 at 8:58pm
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It fills my lighters no problem! iv tried 3 different gas cans now and none have worked . A nice lady from a local shop has ordered me a clipper gas can , im thinking maybe the cheap gas is the problem . Yea its really nice , its super hot too . Also one of the tips is made for shirking shirk rap
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Posted By: kanks
Date Posted: 08 April 2014 at 10:12pm
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I had this with mine just try different ends and also without one also try holding it open as you do it but be careful not to hit the igniter. |
Posted By: kedwardsleisure
Date Posted: 08 April 2014 at 11:17pm
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mine's the same, it won't fill with any of the supplied ends. Just push the bare nozzle square against the fill valve on the iron. Don't think the gas will be faulty, butane is butane. I have used every type and they all work...clipper, swan, ronson, london, etc ------------- Kevin North Staffordshire |
Posted By: Pinyorouk
Date Posted: 08 April 2014 at 11:31pm
Also make sure that gas can and soldering iron are upside down when filling. Silly comment ... but you never know 
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Posted By: dlyxover
Date Posted: 08 April 2014 at 11:51pm
Same here with my gas jobbie. Bare nozzle into your iron, you should hear the hissing as the gas transfers as ginge mentioned. no noise its not filling, gas spraying everywhere (lol) no filling. ------------- In the Truth there is no news, and in the News there is no truth |
kedwardsleisure wrote:Posted By: cravings
Date Posted: 08 April 2014 at 11:52pm
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i had a gas iron that failed once... i mailed the manufacturer and i got a reply telling me that they only rated certain brands of butane.. so eh.. according to him. butane is not just butane. not the same brand as discosucks' one there. i'll try and find the mail.. |
Posted By: cravings
Date Posted: 08 April 2014 at 11:56pm
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Posted By: madboffin
Date Posted: 09 April 2014 at 12:02am
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There's normally a little window somewhere so you can see if it's full. As has been said, the can should be inverted (nozzle down) when filling. You may need to press quite hard to open the valve. The brand name on the gas refill shouldn't matter. |
Posted By: discosucks
Date Posted: 09 April 2014 at 12:08am
does it no spill out all over when you do it like that?
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Posted By: discosucks
Date Posted: 09 April 2014 at 12:17am
| Maybe the output on mine is blocked then , as I think gas has gone in at some stage . cant see how that would have happened though , guess I will have to dismantle it haha . |
Posted By: cravings
Date Posted: 09 April 2014 at 12:31am
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no don't |
Posted By: cravings
Date Posted: 09 April 2014 at 12:32am
| it should fill just fine. my dodgy one was a cheapo, and it was on the out that it was blocked... it wouldn't stay lit and could be heard spluttering. as kevin said try to fill it with the bare nozzle... |
Posted By: discosucks
Date Posted: 09 April 2014 at 12:43am
| Hmmm , I bet mine is filled then , and is blocked . did you un block it? |
Posted By: cravings
Date Posted: 09 April 2014 at 1:16am
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no i gave up on it, it was crap. you don't seem to think that gas has gone into yours. i would discourage taking them apart! little springs and all sorts of stuff in there. |
Posted By: mooreb
Date Posted: 09 April 2014 at 1:37am
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Posted By: studio45
Date Posted: 09 April 2014 at 11:05am
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Does it slosh? If it's been successfully filled there will be liquid butane in it. If there's no liquid then it didn't fill. You won't get gas spraying everywhere if you use the bare nozzle to fill it; even if the valve on the iron is blocked there shouldn't be more than a small pffft of leakage, if you're applying enough down-force to open the valve on the can. ------------- Studio45 - Repairs & Building Commotion Soundsystem -Mobile PA |
Posted By: Battered
Date Posted: 09 April 2014 at 2:15pm
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Maybe the OP needs a bigger hammer? If that doesn't fix it, it's probably an electrical fault...... |
Posted By: discosucks
Date Posted: 10 April 2014 at 12:11am
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Im pretty sure its broken , it was getting gas in , put wasnt coming out right so I put a needle into the valve were it comes out and now to much is coming out haha . Its been along day .....
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Posted By: Battered
Date Posted: 10 April 2014 at 9:55am
 Oh dear, sounds like it's time to buy another one. Can't you tell them it stopped working and you want it exchanged? Obviously don't mention the diy rebore attempt, but hopefully they'll exchange it without fuss the way Argos do when you decide you want to exchange something or get a refund after you broke it. I mean when it doesn't work straight out of the box 
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Posted By: cravings
Date Posted: 10 April 2014 at 10:35am
| anyone recommend a good portable gas iron that will work without issues? |
Posted By: Dub Specialist Sound
Date Posted: 10 April 2014 at 1:14pm
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Cant recomend one really but my mate give me one an Antex one working great since had it using it with Ronson refill can, quite surprised with these gas solder iron never had one or give one a thought really... quite like them now... ------------- Musical Roots Reggae Vibration is Life! for music is sound...sound is vibration...vibration is energy... and energy begets life. Therein lies my passion!...MUSIC IS LIFE... |