Soldering Iron Guide
Plain-English help choosing and using a soldering iron
Whether you are fixing a cable or building your first circuit, the right soldering iron makes the job easier. Our guides explain wattage, tips, kits and safety in plain English so you can buy with confidence and solder with good technique.
Guides
How to Choose a Soldering Iron
A plain-English guide to the types of soldering iron and the features that matter most when buying your first one.
Soldering Iron Tips: Shapes and Care
A practical guide to common soldering tip shapes, what each is best for, and how to keep tips clean and long-lasting.
Soldering Iron Wattage Explained
Explains what soldering iron wattage actually measures and how to pick a sensible power level for electronics work.
What You Need to Start Soldering
A beginner's checklist of the tools, consumables and safety gear needed to start soldering electronics.