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Flash69
12-06-2007, 08:49 PM
Anyone that has the CSI 2A does the iron handle get really hot? I was expecting it to stay cool however it's VERY hot.

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Macrosill
12-06-2007, 09:50 PM
Mine gets very warm after hours of soldering.
Flash69
12-06-2007, 09:50 PM
This happens after 15 mins.

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Macrosill
12-06-2007, 09:59 PM
Call CSI.
RavingLunatic
12-06-2007, 10:11 PM
What temperature are you running it at?

I use mine at around 310 for hours at a time and don't have a heat problem.
Flash69
12-06-2007, 11:46 PM
What temperature are you running it at?

I use mine at around 310 for hours at a time and don't have a heat problem.

Actually I sent Macrosill a PM asking what temp he uses his station at and he told me around 380 so that is the temp I picked.
bonuts
12-07-2007, 12:59 AM
CSI 1A and mine gets pretty hot
WildWillie
02-14-2008, 06:44 PM
I'm in the market for a new soldering iron, and was wondering if the CSI handle heating problem was ever resolved? Exactly how hot does the handle seem to get?

The price seems good, they are always on backorder, and looks like a few of my fellow DIYC'ers use them.

Opinions, please!
teberle
02-17-2008, 11:19 AM
I used my CS1 for soldering 4 595s and 64 SSR boards 2 Ren-c's and 1 Ren-t. The handle gets warm but its not uncomfortable. I mean that should be expected since the heating element is there and you are using it for hours.
Wayne J
02-17-2008, 11:37 AM
I used my CS1 for soldering 4 595s and 64 SSR boards 2 Ren-c's and 1 Ren-t. The handle gets warm but its not uncomfortable. I mean that should be expected since the heating element is there and you are using it for hours.


Exactly what I was thinking. ;)
WildWillie
02-17-2008, 01:01 PM
I used my CS1 for soldering 4 595s and 64 SSR boards 2 Ren-c's and 1 Ren-t. The handle gets warm but its not uncomfortable. I mean that should be expected since the heating element is there and you are using it for hours.


Exactly what I was thinking. ;)

Thanks, guys. That was the info I was looking for.
Sloanhaus
06-04-2008, 11:51 AM
Can someone tell me what tips they recommend using with this iron.
WWNF911
06-04-2008, 01:07 PM
Posted response in the other thread.

http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?p=30794#post30794