Weller BP650EU 6 Watt/4.5 Volt Battery Powered Soldering Iron With Soft and Non-slip handle Design with Flexible Wireless Soldering for Maximum Freedom of Movement

The soldering iron is easy to use, I had used around 5 times in short durations (nearly a minute on each use) , the battery drain is visible. The battery drain is understandable but what concerns me is that the soldering has already started loosing it's shape (i was careful not to use excessive force but still) and the tips are not available to buy as spare.search up internet for 'BP1EU Conical Soldering Tip 4mm' you will soon find the manufacturer has stopped producing them.

I am an aeromodeller and electricity is now a hugely popular way of powering the models. Soldering is not my strongest skill, much prefer wood, but with the electric models there is often a fair bit of soldering to do. I bought this to use on the very lightweight components but I have to say I am disappointed. It doesn't seem to work like a normal iron and I have had little, if any, success. It might be me, but I don't get on with it, I don't have problems with other irons.

Anyone familiar with irons like the Weller TCP-1 and expecting this to come anywhere close to the quality of those irons will be sorely disappointed. I bought this on the strength of the Weller name but, clearly, it's a Chinese cheapo badged as Weller. The cap which is meant to keep the batteries in place does not snap into place correctly to the point where I have to hold the cap in place to stop it springing off. This certainly ranks as one of my worst Amazon purchases and I would advise anyone to look elsewhere unless, of course, you're getting one free for a favourable review as I suspect many have!

I repair cameras and many years ago I had a rechargeable soldering iron from RS Components that was fast, lightweight and powerful. I decided to get another one but since rechargeable ones seem to be a bit thin on the ground, I opted for one of these made by the reputable Weller. I wish I didn't waste my money. The construction is cheap toy type plastic and while the tip does get hot, it just hasn't sufficient power to solder anything but the smallest connections. All I want to do is de-solder and re-solder thin wires from the camera flash contacts but it just can't generate enough power. So for me this product is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

Doesn't get anywhere near hot enough. Even struggles to melt the solder supplier. Ordered a gas iron instead.

Very disappointed! I wasn't expecting a gold plated battery powered soldering iron for £20 but I did expect it to actual melt solder!!Heated up and managed about 2 solder joints before the dying. Replaced batteries and made no difference. Light stays on but tip stays cold.Definitely not fit for purpose and will be sending back asap.