ColdHeat?

Go read the reviews and then buy a real soldering tool.

Wellers and Hakkos are good. Metcal is REAL good.

GG

I have one. It uses large currents to melt the solder. It sparks when you touch it to metal. However, it doesn't have enough oomph for even small soldering jobs. Also, there are warnings about using it on 'sensitive' electronics. I wouldn't recommend it.

Right, I have read the negative user reviews before and have seen many people warn against using them on 'sensitive' electronics (perhaps that's why I can not find anyone who has damaged 'sensitive' electronics by using one). I'm not considering buying one, I am simply looking for cases where such damage has been realized.

It's crap. I like my butane soldering iron. Heats up quick and I can control the temp.

Maybe you can't find anyone who has damaged components because anyone who would be working with sensitive components wouldn't use the thing in the first place. Tom

Right.

I know a CE who defends "reviews" that claim ColdHeat is actually better for 'sensitive' components. He relies on published reviews over any user comments because he believes reviews are based on controlled laboratory settings where the device is used properly rather than users who may be misusing it.

It's unfortunate that most sensitive devices that would require very delicate soldering in the first place are probably too expensive to risk destroying in the name of researching the uslessness of something the has the "As Shown on TV" label on it.