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Originally Posted by stayalert
If I were to persue a butane powered unit where do I get the butane?
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The butane is available from many retail outlets as lighter, as in cigarette, refills.
There are also rechargeable portable electric soldering irons made by Isotip. They are fine for small jobs and cost is about $70 and have a selection of tips for different solder jobs. Hint: pull out the worklight and it will last longer. Personally, I like them better than most of the butane type and much safer if working in an area with flammable fumes. Also, once you release the button they stop heating.
Another factor is the size of the materials you solder most.