I'm definitely feeling the pressure down there =D

Mohon name of both drilz for research purposes!!

what if branded also produced by same chapalang tiongkok factory

what good soldering iron do you recommend? ts100 good deal or not?

If they had impose strict qc why not? + proper channel for warranty
just because same factory doesn't mean same quality

harver norman got

all 3 tefal pressure cookers.

the cheapest 399

That one is good, just need to buy a power supply for it though

Takde bang. I google image je. U try reverse search c c

Thats probably OEM edy.

But still, authentic > OEM cuz of strict production method and QC. Includes warranty too

oh, how much does a "good enough" power supply will cost to power this up?

If you have an extra laptop charger, that would be good enough
if not get a used one
19v 4.5a is the one I have, replace the jack with common barrel jack

Just check back properly, the power depends on the power supply voltage used

I think there an updated one using a usb c

I don't know about this iron. It is probably adequate for occasional hobbyist use, but if you are in repairing business that involves PCBA, then it probably not suitable.

It has temperature control but at what point the temperature is measured. The most important is the tip temperature and how fast the iron can recover the temp at the tip once in contact with component's lead during soldering.

I was reading the review and it looks like the power is more voltage driven than being constant current source device.

Looks like it is about average iron. The most important thing is that the availability of iron tip for different soldering purpose. You also need a good power supply for this. Here is the review I read about. Looks like the guy was comparing with Weller which is for pro use in general

https://hackaday.com/2017/07/24/review-ts100-soldering-iron/

Note: I use normal iron only but with power boost for quick heat or soldering big metal surface that would be impossible with 30W iron. I'm just using Hakko

cool, thanks. the usb-c ones looks good.

yah, more hobbyist - just to change a couple caps at home. already have a cheap china soldering iron that does the job though. what do you usually repair with you iron?

As for the USB-C, the current is defined as 5A max at 5V. This means only 25W. I think this is not adequate.

I don't use solder iron very often. Just to fix anything broken at home only. If nothing broken it will stay in storage for years

Soldering capacitor or whatever can be tricky even if the component is small. If the PCB is paper base class like FR1 or FR2, the copper trace can easily be de-laminated. Too hot iron can damage it. Probably more common one is FR4 (Epoxy base). However, if the lead of component you are soldering goes to grounding on the PCB, the low wattage iron can't heat fast enough. Thus you tent to heat it longer. By doing so, even the FR4 PCB can be damaged (lifted pad). Furthermore, heating component lead too long (recommended like 3s) can damage the component especially the semi-conductor).

Nahh mang, USB C got Power Delivery/PD can sustain 20v @5a

I see. Look like the USB4 has been defined. Anyone produce adapter at 100W yet?

Lots actually, many laptop psu tops at 130w now

I see. I've never seen laptop powered using USB-C

The world has change mang
Apple Macbooks all use USB C

Alot of windows laptop now use usb C as well

Heck, there's several phone that charges using usb C @ 65w

It comes with 2 pots, a stainless steel which I only use and nonstick one, never tried though

went to harvey norman, i end up with Philips HD2145, which is not in my shortlist

My list:-
1) Tefal CY638D
2) Tefal CY625D
3) Philips HD2137

My concern with (2) - the inner pot got riveted joints, which i will avoid at all cost.

For (3) - old tech but still very reliable. Manual release for pressure, which turn me off because i normally will have my food cook in the morning and go to work.

For (1) - Overbudget, but have all the function i needed. If compared to Philips HD2145, price is slightly higher, pot 5ltr only vs 6ltr. Functions is almost similar, but big difference is in the heating technology. CY638D using induction heating tech, while HD2145 using micro computer.

I end up choosing HD2145 cuz cheaper. The heating tech wont concern me much. And 6ltrs pot which is just nice for me.

Anyone has any experience with Tefal CY601D?
It’s on my shortlist with Philips HD2137. Can’t seem to decide between the two. Your thoughts are most welcome.