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

[@mikekotarba5828]

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.

[@kaldrich2]

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

[@anthonygm85]

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

[@ninjamigs1766]

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

[@ferndog1461]

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 KZbin videos on soldering basics.

[@normansmith7806]

Thanks will check out the Portasol .

[@Ken-wu6hr]

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

[@flatratemaster]

Thanks for watching!

[@PhunkBustA]

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

[@bazzarr]

tHANKS FOR THE ADVICE ABOUT THE PURGING!

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Thinking about getting one of these for plastic welding.

[@ReneTheMechanic]

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.

[@nor4277]

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.

[@brandon1979transam]

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!

[@santanar79]

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

[@flatratemaster]

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

[@dyvel]

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..

[@DOYLECLEVERLOBE1]

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

[@flatratemaster]

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

[@Trip4w]

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

[@nor4277]

I like the reviews on the Drexel butane set up

[@nor4277]

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

[@EXOVCDS]

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

[@flatratemaster]

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

[@94Gidge]

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

[@diastoleny]

Fellow stogie aficionado! Great video.

[@whitetiger8652]

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

[@snap-off5383]

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.

[@greasee.monkey7224]

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.

[@TennRides]

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?

[@carlossilva3122]

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

[@greygoosemafia]

I'm lookin at the weller portasol $60

[@flatratemaster]

great tool!

[@blessingsara11]

Idk if pickup Dremel or Lexivon...

[@switchest26]

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!!

[@DPovey]

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

[@mikekellendonk9983]

Thanks bud good review

[@224chingon]

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.

[@foxdmulder]

The Snap on is made in Ireland :))

[@flatratemaster]

Nice!

[@mranonymous8725]

Cool

[@albertdelos-angeles9436]

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

[@roncooke2188]

How how hot is rocket hot ?

[@urbbs09]

Weller Portasol is the same as the snap on?

[@flatratemaster]

Yes

[@tonywharton5220]

Excellent review 😀

[@j0llyroger889]

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.

[@flatratemaster]

Contact Portisol/weller for parts

[@j0llyroger889]

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

[@Geeios1]

how do you use them for heat shrink?

[@flatratemaster]

They both have attachments for shrinking the tubing

[@snap-off5383]

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

[@gunlover1955]

The red on off switch is the stand, lol.

[@andrewhutchinson5490]

Great vid.

[@taylorryon5027]

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

[@romaniexo]

Stupid sponge + water = smart sponge :)

[@jovaraszigmantas]

the winer is dremel versatip XD

[@tanujkardong1941]

Le

[@ensignj3242]

Chinese knock off cheating snap on

[@bert1913]

Snap on is way over priced