Delcast 30 Watt Precision Tip Soldering Iron
Bottom line: The Delcast 30 Watt Precision Tip Soldering Iron is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the tools & maintenance category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 120V 30W Soldering Iron w/ 0.8mm Rosin Core Solder (100g Spool)
Cons
- ✗ Check battery runtime and RPM/CFM specs match your case size and cleaning frequency
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
Delcast 30-Watt Soldering Iron is perfect for use with electronics, computer equipment, and plenty of craft-related projects. It works especially well for sensitive electronics that would be damaged by a higher wattage. With its comfortable handle, quick heating time, and easy to wrap up AC power cord this is great addition to your toolbox.The included 100g (3.5oz) spool of rosin core solder wire features a eutectic ratio of 63/37 tin lead solder, providing for the lowest melting point (183 Degrees Celsius or 361.4 Degrees Fahrenheit) of any other tin lead alloys.SpecificationsInput…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Delcast 30 Watt Precision Tip Soldering Iron using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the tools & maintenance category. Delcast's tools & maintenance lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for tools & maintenance: PC towers accumulate significant dust in 3–6 months, so cleaning frequency drives cordless vs. canned-air tradeoff decisions. Match the device's RPM or CFM rating to your case size, and confirm battery runtime covers a full tower cleaning before ordering. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- 120V 30W Soldering Iron w/ 0.8mm Rosin Core Solder (100g Spool)
- 30W Soldering Iron: Cord Length: 58" • Ceramic heater • Stainless steel tip
- Solder: Composition: 63% Tin / 37% Lead • Diameter: 0.8mm • Weight: 100g / 3.5oz • Melting Point: 183℃ / 361.4℉
- Rosin flux cored solder serves the same purpose of flux; it removes oxides and other unwanted impurities from copper tracks on printed circuit boards and from the surface of electronic component leads
Full Specifications
| Brand | Delcast |
|---|---|
| Solder | Composition: 63% Tin / 37% Lead • Diameter: 0.8mm • Weight: 100g / 3.5oz • Melting Point: 183℃ / 361.4℉ |
| Weight | 100g |
| Wattage | 30 |
| Head Style | Screwdriver |
| Style Name | Pencil |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Model Number | 30JY-100-08 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Input Voltage | 120 volts_of_alternating_current |
| Heating Element | Ceramic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| 30W Soldering Iron | Cord Length: 58" • Ceramic heater • Stainless steel tip |
| Included Components | Solder |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30JY-100-08 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Residential Use |
| Full listing title | Delcast 30 Watt Precision Tip Soldering Iron with Rosin Core Solder 63/37 Leaded Electronics Solder, 0.8mm (100 g / 3.5 oz) |
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Delcast 30 Watt Precision Tip Soldering Iron with Rosin Core Solder 63/37 Leaded Electronics Solder, 0.8mm (100 g / 3.5 oz) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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