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Weller 80W/120V Soldering Iron Kit with Power Grip - WLIRPK8012A

Weller 80W/120V Soldering Iron Kit with Power Grip - WLIRPK8012A

Bottom line: The Weller 80W/120V Soldering Iron Kit with Power Grip: 80W output heats fast enough for stained glass lead lines and heavy-duty joints; main trade-off: fixed 80W with no temperature dial or digital control for fine work.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 80W output heats fast enough for stained glass lead lines and heavy-duty joints
  • ✓ Ergonomic power grip designed for long continuous soldering sessions
  • ✓ Tool-free quick tip change swaps worn tips or applications in seconds
  • ✓ Accepts chisel, screwdriver, and bent screwdriver tips for varied work
  • ✓ Integrated safety rest included, so no separate stand purchase needed

Cons

  • ✗ Fixed 80W with no temperature dial or digital control for fine work
  • ✗ 120V only, so no use outside North American mains without a converter
  • ✗ 80W is overkill for delicate surface-mount and small PCB rework
  • ✗ Corded design ties you to an outlet, unlike butane or battery irons

Manufacturer description

Solder securely and firmly with Weller's 80W Soldering Iron with Power Grip. With its ergonomic handle for comfortable and continuous soldering, easy-to-change tips, and integrated safety rest, it's the perfect high-quality and versatile soldering iron for all your soldering needs

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Key Features

  • Secure and Firm Grip: Ergonomic power grip for comfortable and continuous soldering. Ideal for laying down a line of solder in stained glass or home repairs
  • Quick tip change: easily replace worn tips or change tip applications
  • Versatile: full range of tip designs – chisel, screwdriver or bent screwdriver – perfect for heavy-duty soldering applications
  • Power grip

Full Specifications

BrandWeller
Wattage80 watts
Versatilefull range of tip designs – chisel, screwdriver or bent screwdriver – perfect for heavy-duty soldering applications
Head StyleChisel
Style NameFoldable UV/White Beam
Unit Count1.0 Count
Model NumberWLIRPK8012A
Power SourceAC
Item Type NameSoldering Accessories
Handle MaterialStained
Heating ElementCeramic
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Quick tip changeeasily replace worn tips or change tip applications
Additional FeaturesPortable
Included ComponentsIncludes: 80W Power Soldering Iron, Chisel Tip 10.0 mm (WLTCH10IR80), Screwdriver Tip 10.0 mm (WLTSL10IR80), Iron Stand, Solder Aid, Lead-Free Rosin Solder
Secure and Firm GripErgonomic power grip for comfortable and continuous soldering. Ideal for laying down a line of solder in stained glass or home repairs
Manufacturer Part NumberWLIRPK8012A
Specific Uses For ProductProfessional
Manufacturer Warranty Description7 Year Warranty

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