If you had to pick only one torch from the Nimrod PT-75, the Nimrod 500 and the Proxxon, which would you pick George? I want to be able to tackle this heavier wire but i also want be able to tame it down for more delicate bits...........................to be honest i'm not sure what all the differences are, the torch i had was supposed to reach 1300 but it won't even touch this heavier wire, it is a "cooks" torch though. The trouble i'm having is the thicker wire won't reach temp but the thin sheet i'm soldering to it reaches temp by conduction very quickly so the solder is flowing onto the back of that and not sticking to the heavy wire. I must have tried 25 odd times now in all possible ways and the surfaces have been absolutely spotless, when i tried to flow the solder solely onto the thick wire to then sweat solder, it would not budge and didn't come close flowing despite intense blasting of the wire and ensuring the prep was perfect. This lead me to conclude i just didn't have the power in the flame and to top it off the plastic casing has melted.................eek! TBF it was picked up for 4.99 from home bargains lol ( done the job so far though bless it, feel a bit sorry for it
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