Maplin Soldering Gun Solder Iron 30w / 130w Instant Heat Kit Set N76DG

great iron very well made and heats up fast extremmly fast infact this is to replace a weller gun (i loath to use guns as a rule ) but this is a nice change to the traditional gun very well thought out and dual output power excellent

Just used this for the first time. It is somewhere between 3 and 4 stars for my use.It gets hot really quickly, and the gun shape is pretty good for holding, but it is not that useful for putting down while it is getting hot and/or when you need your hands for something else.It's not helped by the fact that the lead is pretty short. Another metre would make all the difference.It only comes with one tip, which is a point. It's great for undoing connections, it's accurate enough to get under wire if they have been twisted or folded under the solder.From my research, both on Amazon, and also on the Maplins website (confirmed on their site), there are no spare tips available, so if you prefer a flat tip for soldering connections, it is going to be a trial and error to get one that fits.Hindsight, I should have bought one that has replacement/alternative tips available.

I've only used this 3-4 times but its so much more superior to the two previous soldering irons I've had, would definitely recommend to anyone who's in the market for one.

Excellent, does the job perfectly

Great quality item, would definitely purchase again

Very good. Only used a few times but it has impressed especially for its size

NICE SOLDERING IRON HEATS UP VERY QUICKLY, RECOMMEND TO ALL

Wow ! authentic, excellent product, get yours early.