polashd Member Oct 29, 2016 #1 I've two ordinary soldering irons (40W & 60W). Both get too hot. Can I use ceiling fan regulator (electronic, around 60/70 watt fan) to control the temperature /watt of my soldering irons.
I've two ordinary soldering irons (40W & 60W). Both get too hot. Can I use ceiling fan regulator (electronic, around 60/70 watt fan) to control the temperature /watt of my soldering irons.
atferrari Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Oct 30, 2016 #2 Not sure about fan regulators but for a too hot iron I managed to control it with a lamp dimmer.