You have seen it on TV, you have heard about it on the Radio, the internet is full of sites where you can buy it. The Cold Heat Soldering Tool.
What is cold heat? It is not new. It is not revolutionary. Cold heat is a marketing term to get you to spend your money on soldering tool. This soldering tool works very simply. It creates a high watt electronic arc between two points. This electric arc melts solder if it is between the two points.
Great concept. Right? The fact that most things that need to be soldered are electronic in nature might want to be considered. Is the computer you are reading this on plugged into a surge protector? Why? Electronic components do not like quick burst of high watts and volts.
The electric arc is passed between two points, the heat is between the points. How wide are these points, can the distance be varied? No. Do flash solder joints have electrical and structural integrity? No.
What is the advantage of cold heat soldering. The soldering effect is very quick. (Try making toast in the microwave) The cold heat soldering tool is cordless and portable. Cold heat soldering tool minimizes the chance of the operator burning...