Portable soldering iron
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The Express 2000, a portable electric soldering iron powered by a rechargeable nickelcadmium cell produced by Henri Picard and Frare Ltd. gives almost instant heat and is particularly suitable for the intermittent soldering of joints. Well over 100 joints can be made on a battery charge. The nickel cadmium cell has a working life of over 3,000 charges and is supplied with the iron.
The heating element is controlled by a prominent trigger easily operated but protected by a safety lock when not in use. Soldering bits for this iron are of chrome steel tipped with pure nickel and are rated at 40W. Two bits are supplied, one with a 3mm tip and the other with a 1.5mm tip.
A complementary recharger is available and its Use enables the Express 2000 to be recharged overnight. The iron plugs directly into the recharger and it is not necessary to remove the cell. A plastic cap protects the terminals on the iron when it is not recharging.
Made by: Henri Picard and Fre' re Ltd., 34/35 Furnival Street, London, EC4.
Price: £9 13s fid; recharging unit, £2 16s 6d.