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Decoder Installation for Bachmann 44 Tonner
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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by Rotorranch</i> <br /><br />[b][i][blue]While I agree that you don't want too much heat, I don't agree with the "15 watt" soldering iron being adequate for most work. <br /> <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />I didn't say the 15 watt was for most work; in fact, all that it is good for is doing decoders. But higher wattage can fry components on your circuit board. The variable control is an option, but with that arrangement, accidents can happen. <br /> <br />I have various irons, guns and a resistance unit, but I have a 15 watt iron for DCC installations only.
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