soldering with jet lighter

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darkpyro
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i was wondering wether it would be possible to solder with a jet lighter or not and how hot a jet lighter flame is :twisted:
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jet lighters vary but its usaully about 2000 degrees
but the flame is pinpointed so have really concentrated heat. What are you soldering
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The flame is hot, but there isn't very darn much of it... you wan't be able to solder (acctualy called "sweating") pipe. And if you plan on soldering circut boards, a soldering pencil would be better suited to the application.
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no i dont plan on sweating i just wondered if it where possible to solder the stuff for circut boards and it is i tried it last night. :D
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