"Lancer" wrote in message
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On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:07:17 -0500, Scott in Baltimore
wrote:

Actually cordless soldering irons are preffered in small static
senesitive areas. Larger wattage irons that are plugged into AC
outlets can do more damage than cordless irons with static sensitive
parts.

I use a 12 VDC iron plugged into a 13.8 V ps for sensitive stuff.

Scott;
Its not the power it runs on, its the difference in potential
between the tip and the device your soldering. If the tips not at the
same potential (I.E. static) you can damage the component.

But you can ground yourself to the project at hand and use a butane iron.