When you are looking for a new solder pot, there are a lot of choices.
You might want a medium-sized solder pot, a smaller one or whatever suits your assembly. Our 5 most popular solder parts are great for tinning wires and soldering smaller parts.
And that's why we came up with our 5 most popular solder pots (in no particular order) to help you choose the right one for your soldering or tinning:
1. American Beauty Mini Pot MP-9 Solder Pot
This American Beauty Mini Solder Pot MP-9 is small enough to tin wires and small parts yet has the temperature range of larger solder pots. The cast iron crucible holds approx. 2-1/2 oz. of solder and measures 1" inside diameter by 1" deep. 400F-850F variable temperature, only 100 watts and 5 minutes to heat solder up. There is a red indicator light when the pot is on. Works with lead-free or leaded solder alloys.
2. Esico P2000 Model 20 High-Temperature Solder Pot, 2" Diameter
Esico Model 20 Solder Pot is a round solder pot designed for tinning wires and soldering small parts. This high-temperature model has a dial thermostat with a 1200F maximum temperature. This Esico-Triton solder pot is the best choice for stripping and tinning magnet wire. The melting pot measures 2" inside diameter by 1-1/2" deep and holds approx. 1-1/4 lbs. of solder. This pot can be filled with any kind of solder, Tin/Lead or Lead-Free. A special coated crucible is available at higher prices for frequent alloy changes. The Esico-Triton Solder Pot requires 250W of 110/120V power.
3. Esico 71T Solder Pot, P710020, 3-1/8" Diameter
Esico 71T is a deeper round solder pot designed for tinning and soldering longer components. The 71T Solder Pot has a dial thermostat with a 900°F max. temperature. The melting pot measures 3" inside diameter x 4" deep and holds a max. of 8.5 lbs of tin/lead solder or 7 lbs of lead-free solder. This pot can be filled with any kind of solder, Tin/Lead or Lead-Free. A special coated crucible is available at higher prices for frequent alloy changes.
4. Waage Electric MP20A-6-1 Solder Pot, 5" Diameter x 4"Deep
Waage Electric MP20A-6-1 Round Solder Pot has inside pot dimensions of 5.0-inch diameter x 4.0-inches deep. Waage Electric's heavy-duty round solder pots feature a heavy cast iron crucible wrapped with fiberglass insulation in a steel jacket to minimize heat loss. The MP20A-6-1 has 1250 watts and a dial thermostat with a temperature range of 200°F - 850°F maximum. This Waage solder pot holds up to 24 lbs of tin/lead solder and 20 lbs of lead-free solder.
5. Waage Electric RSP662-6-1 Square Solder Pot, 6" x 6" x 2" Deep
Waage Electric RSP662-6-1 Solder Pot has inside pot dimensions of 6" x 6" x 2" deep. This industrial solder pot has 1500 watts of power in 110/120V and a temperature range of 200°F - 850°F maximum. The melting crucible holds up to 22 lbs of tin/lead solder or 19 lbs of lead-free solder.
If you want to know more information about our solder pots or can't decide which is best for your needs, please contact our technical support team. They are always happy to help you!
