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Real World Butane Soldering Iron Review Snap on/Portasol Vs Power Probe

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2017 ж. 9 Ақп.
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I review 2 Butane Soldering Iron Snap On rebranded Portasol and Power Probe's used almost daily in auto repair

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  • Thanks for the tip on bleeding out the inert gas. I was ready to buy a new tool I was unaware about the buildup of inert gas inside the tool. Now I can use my tool again.

    @mikekotarba5828@mikekotarba58283 жыл бұрын

  • Nice solids review. I happen to own a snap on that has lasted me about 15 years and will be purchasing the Amazon replacement you spoke of. Thanks for the info.

    @ReneTheMechanic@ReneTheMechanic6 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks will check out the Portasol .

    @normansmith7806@normansmith78067 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for helping me understand that I should buy a butane soldering iron and a Portasol good job

    @Trip4w@Trip4w7 жыл бұрын

  • On the Power Probe the cap works as a stand, FYI.

    @kaldrich2@kaldrich25 жыл бұрын

  • tHANKS FOR THE ADVICE ABOUT THE PURGING!

    @bazzarr@bazzarr6 жыл бұрын

  • Thumbs up on the brass-based tip cleaner. Regardless of lead or lead free, have a mini fan blowing the fumes away from yourself. A wealth of KZhead videos on soldering basics.

    @ferndog1461@ferndog14613 жыл бұрын

  • I just got the power probe soldering iron and torch kit to replace my old Waller plug in thats older then me, it does still work its built like a tank

    @anthonygm85@anthonygm854 жыл бұрын

  • Im wondering if you can use the snap on tip on the power probe rather than the screw + tip arrangement?

    @carlossilva3122@carlossilva31224 жыл бұрын

  • Fellow stogie aficionado! Great video.

    @diastoleny@diastoleny5 жыл бұрын

  • I like the reviews on the Drexel butane set up

    @nor4277@nor42773 жыл бұрын

  • Thinking about getting one of these for plastic welding.

    @michaelmclarney1994@michaelmclarney19943 жыл бұрын

  • Went with power probe micro torch kit... pretty neat and useful, didnt k ow bout the inert gas...Phewww now I know what to keep an eye for over time

    @ninjamigs1766@ninjamigs17664 жыл бұрын

  • That stand is sweet! My WURTH iron is exactly the same kit as the Power Probe!.

    @EXOVCDS@EXOVCDS7 жыл бұрын

    • Thomas EXOVCDS The Wurth rep and my boss don't get along, so we us Winsier

      @flatratemaster@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын

    • That "power probe" kit is just a generic kit that is sold just about everywhere under different names

      @94Gidge@94Gidge6 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks bud good review

    @mikekellendonk9983@mikekellendonk99832 жыл бұрын

  • Great vid.

    @andrewhutchinson5490@andrewhutchinson54904 жыл бұрын

  • Excellent review 😀

    @tonywharton5220@tonywharton52204 жыл бұрын

  • I bought a Dremel butane soldering iron, used it maybe 3 times. It oxidized like crazy. I hadn't needed to use it for 6 months, now I try to use it and it won't fire up. I tried putting more butane in it, just in case, but cannot hear the gas hissing out of it. Any idea what may have happened to it?

    @TennRides@TennRides Жыл бұрын

  • I have the Power Probe, seems to be OK. But as you say a small stand for it would be nice.

    @whitetiger8652@whitetiger86527 жыл бұрын

  • I Have the SnapOn YAS32A and need replacement tips..Im trying to buy Portasol ones but cant seem to pick the right version I have etc?...Im not going to SnapOn for them to charge me £400 for a £7 tip!!

    @switchest26@switchest265 жыл бұрын

  • Great review, hell you could get the Portasol and Power Probe for less than the Snap on.

    @DOYLECLEVERLOBE1@DOYLECLEVERLOBE17 жыл бұрын

    • DOYLECLEVERLOBE1 Almost, i bought mine on sale.Thanks for watching!

      @flatratemaster@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын

  • I've Been Running The Master Ultratorch For Years. I send It off With My Matco guy when it acts up. They Rebuild it. I Use My tool Guys Loaner. Thanks For The Tip on the Inert Gas. I'll try it

    @Ken-wu6hr@Ken-wu6hr7 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching!

      @flatratemaster@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын

  • Very helpful to know about the inert gas issue! I know that's Dremel and Lexivon recommends triple (filtered, pure, or something) butane for their butane soldering irons. Do you know if that higher quality butane would affect the inert gas issue, Or what kind of problems does cheap butane cause? It looks like the powerprobe is the same as Dremel and Lexivon btw..

    @dyvel@dyvel3 жыл бұрын

    • By and large more expensive butane is a great scam unless you're operating precision - or really expensive, like snap-off - equipment. The assorted crud, of which there is very little in even the cheapest butane, is destroyed by the heat of the flame unless the device is built specifically to avoid that (again, wouldn't put it past snap-off to design their tools that way) The inert gas (propellant) is going to be present no matter what, and it's something you'll learn to detect and deal with if you're spending a lot of time using butane irons. Mostly it's just a matter of remembering how many refills you've had since the last time you purged the tank.

      @Bobo-ox7fj@Bobo-ox7fj10 ай бұрын

  • potasol!!! thanks, i just bought it and save some money, 91 dollars with shipping THANKS for the videos

    @santanar79@santanar797 жыл бұрын

    • Ricardo Santana Glad,I could help you save some money!

      @flatratemaster@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын

  • ive got one like the snap on one, but its branded super pro solid unit though

    @PhunkBustA@PhunkBustA2 жыл бұрын

  • The grass steel wool ball you can get replacements for 98 cents ,but if. You take them out and shake the old solder out of them and the holder regularly they last a long time,when You have to replace the brass balls they are cheap 98 cent at eBay or Aliexspress I only use 60/40 kester solder .031 diameter.has great fast melt and lots of built in flux.

    @nor4277@nor42773 жыл бұрын

  • My berner is the exact same other than the branding and it was £ 30

    @DPovey@DPovey6 жыл бұрын

  • Use tip cleaner and tinned ,it come in a small town ,keep your tip cleaner and tin all the time use it often.

    @nor4277@nor42773 жыл бұрын

  • I had the Snap-on iron a small handful of years ago & currently have the Power Probe PPSK. In my opinion, the Power Probe is a way better iron for the money. I also use it to heat shrink butt connectors. Great video.

    @greasee.monkey7224@greasee.monkey72244 жыл бұрын

  • Idk if pickup Dremel or Lexivon...

    @blessingsara11@blessingsara113 жыл бұрын

  • I'm lookin at the weller portasol $60

    @greygoosemafia@greygoosemafia7 жыл бұрын

    • great tool!

      @flatratemaster@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын

  • Why does the stand look so cheap on that 80 dollar snap on solder i dont get it. Seen same stand on 20 dollar solders. Nice review.

    @224chingon@224chingon4 жыл бұрын

  • The red on off switch is the stand, lol.

    @gunlover1955@gunlover19554 жыл бұрын

  • I have a Blue Point YAKS 1 (snap on) Butane Soldering Iron which leaks gas out of the filler valve. Does anyone know where i can get a replacement filler valve please.

    @j0llyroger889@j0llyroger8895 жыл бұрын

    • Contact Portisol/weller for parts

      @flatratemaster@flatratemaster5 жыл бұрын

    • @@flatratemaster Thank you for the advise, Much appreciated.

      @j0llyroger889@j0llyroger8895 жыл бұрын

  • How how hot is rocket hot ?

    @roncooke2188@roncooke21883 жыл бұрын

  • Weller Portasol is the same as the snap on?

    @urbbs09@urbbs094 жыл бұрын

    • Yes

      @flatratemaster@flatratemaster4 жыл бұрын

  • How to make your broken or not so good soldering iron a gas soldering iron: Bust out the propane torch. Heat the tip. Use the iron.

    @snap-off5383@snap-off53833 жыл бұрын

  • how do you use them for heat shrink?

    @Geeios1@Geeios15 жыл бұрын

    • They both have attachments for shrinking the tubing

      @flatratemaster@flatratemaster5 жыл бұрын

    • Point the hole the heat comes out of at the shrink. Works fine.

      @snap-off5383@snap-off53833 жыл бұрын

  • The Snap on is made in Ireland :))

    @foxdmulder@foxdmulder7 жыл бұрын

    • Nice!

      @flatratemaster@flatratemaster7 жыл бұрын

    • Cool

      @mranonymous8725@mranonymous87256 жыл бұрын

    • The portasol is also made in Ireland. Same iron. I have both of them and are exactly the same, different branding.

      @albertdelos-angeles9436@albertdelos-angeles94365 жыл бұрын

  • the winer is dremel versatip XD

    @jovaraszigmantas@jovaraszigmantas5 жыл бұрын

  • I dont have the thing to screw the new tips on 😪😪

    @taylorryon5027@taylorryon50273 жыл бұрын

  • Stupid sponge + water = smart sponge :)

    @romaniexo@romaniexo Жыл бұрын

  • Le

    @tanujkardong1941@tanujkardong19412 жыл бұрын

  • Chinese knock off cheating snap on

    @ensignj3242@ensignj32422 жыл бұрын

  • Snap on is way over priced

    @bert1913@bert1913 Жыл бұрын

  • I really liked the snap on until it started giving me problems lighting. My tool dealer sent it in for repair more than once. Thanks for the review!

    @brandon1979transam@brandon1979transam5 жыл бұрын
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