Recommended Soldering Iron for 5AWG?

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rg12

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• Apr 12, 2019

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I have a Hakko Presto which I use to solder up to 8AWG and that little thing does it amazing.
I would like to hear about any recommendations for quality yet affordable soldering irons/stations for a higher power setup to solder 5AWG wires.
Mind that the Hakko Presto is the best soldering iron I ever used and it's super cheap ($30-$50).

 

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• Apr 12, 2019

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Ever consider a torch?

 

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• Apr 12, 2019

• #3

or crimping?

 

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• Apr 12, 2019

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Best soldering iron for wiring that size is no soldering iron, it's just not the right technique for connections at that scale.

Best option is to invest in a hydraulic crimper - they can be had pretty cheaply from ebay etc. I love mine.

 

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• Apr 12, 2019

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Get The TS100 Digital OLED Programmable Soldering Iron is an internal heating intelligent CNC soldering iron.

Check out the reviews. A real winner!

 

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• Apr 13, 2019

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Big fat tip iron will do, even low wattage, if the tip is fat enough. But personally, I'd go to crimps or lugs by 5g.

 

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• Apr 13, 2019

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Maybe an RSU?

https://www.electricbike.com/resistance-soldering-unit/

 

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• Apr 14, 2019

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Thanks guys, I guess I will go with crimping then

 

Schlafmutze

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• Apr 14, 2019

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I solder 4 AWG with a weller WS81, using fat tip.
A TS100 with a fat tip will work too.

That 80w Iron is enough to solder long pieces of AWG4 onto my BMS PCB even.

 

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• Apr 15, 2019

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Schlafmutze said:

I solder 4 AWG with a weller WS81, using fat tip.
A TS100 with a fat tip will work too.

That 80w Iron is enough to solder long pieces of AWG4 onto my BMS PCB even.

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Good to know, thanks alot

 

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• Apr 19, 2019

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TS100

A couple of optional tips and bob’s yer uncle.

 

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• Apr 20, 2019

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Schlafmutze said:

I solder 4 AWG with a weller WS81, using fat tip.
A TS100 with a fat tip will work too.

That 80w Iron is enough to solder long pieces of AWG4 onto my BMS PCB even.

Click to expand...

https://youtu.be/83STpUXHilk

Just love this guy!