Soldering Iron Temperatures

[McSpunckle]

I gots me a new soldering iron. It's 48 watts, which I know is too much-- but I figure since it's got a temp control, that shouldn't matter (could be wrong... whatever.)

ANYWAYS... I found some conflicting info with Google, so I wanna ask here (where people actually solder stuff)

What temps do you use for soldering PCBs?

Also, what temps would be best for guitar work and jacks and stuff?

Thanks.

[metalmariachi]

Never thought about it.
My solder station has a control but no temp meter.
Based on the rated temps of the irons, I'd guess around 700-750 max for pc boards and smaller stuff (27 watt iron).
Around 800 works quickly on Jacks, and the backs of pots without frying them (40 watt iron).

Some times I just use the 40 watter for most every thing and just roll back the voltage.

For chassis grounds, I drag out my 80 watter.
MM

[McSpunckle]

I just realized that this iron only works in Celsius. HAH! Imma have to learn it. It's a better system anyhow...

Thanks! I'll set my stuff to about those temps. I read that at one place, then read about 600 degrees elsewhere. I've never had a temp control-- just cheapo irons.