"Trevor Wilson"
> **Because I have no familiarity with the particular model sold by Farnell.
> Well, I didn't. I do now. It is quite a nice iron, albeit with some
> issues. Here's what I like:
>
> * It has REAL grunt.
** Very nice.
* It seems to offer very high accuracy of tip temperature.
** Nice.
* It heats reasonably quickly.
** Told ya the 290 watt thing was a phurphy.
* It has a good range of microprocessor controlled features.
** Like powering down when you forget it.
* It looks kinda nice.
** Never hurts.
Here's what I don't like:
>
> * The iron cord is not heat proof. (Surprising, considering very cheap
> irons now have such cords).
** Cripes - maybe it can be upgraded ?
* The tips are quite large and difficult to squeeze into tight spots.
** Huh - its only 8 mm dia.
What is the issue compared to say a Weller or Hakko ??
All in all, a worthwhile addition to the workshop.
** Is that feint praise ?
.......... Phil