Cold Heat (nifty 'new' cordless solding iron) - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Bossnass · 10-17-2004, 02:43 PM

Late last night I saw a couple minute infomercial for Cold Heat soldering irons. I didn't think much about it at the time, but I've been thinking about how handy it would be. From touchable to hot to touchable within seconds. Pretty impressive. Now I don't imagine it wouldn't be able to do anything major, but I still have a corded one (or a butane torch if need be) and the cordless and coolness would be handy for more precise jobs.

Has anyone used one? Do they work near as well as they appear to on tv?

Also, is there a source of them in Canada? I don't mind the $20 US cost (if they are near as cool as the look), but I won't pay the 16.95 USD shipping.

monkeysugar · 10-17-2004, 04:51 PM

I just picked one up the other day. They don't work nearly as well as they appear to on tv, in my opinion.

bitrunner · 10-17-2004, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeysugar

I just picked one up the other day. They don't work nearly as well as they appear to on tv, in my opinion.

That sucks I too was thinking it would be cool. What about the wire strippers that come with, any good?

portereight · 10-18-2004, 05:08 AM

G4TechTV's the Screensavers did a mini review of the cold heat gizmo, and found that the tips break often. I think it comes with at least one replacement, but after that I don't know if it is serviceable.
I have a set of $1.99 wire strippers somewhere around here that look like the ones they include. Garbage. They nick the wire when you use it. A real non starter.
If portability and quick cool down are important check out some of the protable butane soldering irons. very small (many smaller that cold heat) very quick to heat. and when you are done screw the cap on and you are good to go.

Scorpion23 · 10-18-2004, 07:33 AM

I got one of the Cold Heat Irons off of Thinkgeek last year, and they work fairly well. They take a bit of getting used to however, and the tips do get worn down pretty quick.

I would also second the recommendation of the butane irons. All the one's I've had were great.

Bossnass · 10-19-2004, 02:49 PM

Alright. Another dissapointment then, I won't spend the money. Thanks for the info.

I've always been scared of the precision with butane models. A variable corded one, and I'm pretty sure I'm not going to over heat. A fancy cold heat, I'm comfortable. Butane, I've never really used to anything electronic. Any particular model recommendations?

10-17-2004, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bossnass Détente Location: AWOL in Edmonton	Cold Heat (nifty 'new' cordless solding iron) Late last night I saw a couple minute infomercial for Cold Heat soldering irons. I didn't think much about it at the time, but I've been thinking about how handy it would be. From touchable to hot to touchable within seconds. Pretty impressive. Now I don't imagine it wouldn't be able to do anything major, but I still have a corded one (or a butane torch if need be) and the cordless and coolness would be handy for more precise jobs. Has anyone used one? Do they work near as well as they appear to on tv? Also, is there a source of them in Canada? I don't mind the $20 US cost (if they are near as cool as the look), but I won't pay the 16.95 USD shipping.

10-17-2004, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
monkeysugar I'll be on the veranda, since you're on the cross. Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...	I just picked one up the other day. They don't work nearly as well as they appear to on tv, in my opinion. __________________ I've got the love of my life and a job that I enjoy most of the time. Life is good.

10-18-2004, 05:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
portereight Crazy	G4TechTV's the Screensavers did a mini review of the cold heat gizmo, and found that the tips break often. I think it comes with at least one replacement, but after that I don't know if it is serviceable. I have a set of $1.99 wire strippers somewhere around here that look like the ones they include. Garbage. They nick the wire when you use it. A real non starter. If portability and quick cool down are important check out some of the protable butane soldering irons. very small (many smaller that cold heat) very quick to heat. and when you are done screw the cap on and you are good to go.

10-18-2004, 07:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scorpion23 Psycho	I got one of the Cold Heat Irons off of Thinkgeek last year, and they work fairly well. They take a bit of getting used to however, and the tips do get worn down pretty quick. I would also second the recommendation of the butane irons. All the one's I've had were great.

10-19-2004, 02:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bossnass Détente Location: AWOL in Edmonton	Alright. Another dissapointment then, I won't spend the money. Thanks for the info. I've always been scared of the precision with butane models. A variable corded one, and I'm pretty sure I'm not going to over heat. A fancy cold heat, I'm comfortable. Butane, I've never really used to anything electronic. Any particular model recommendations?