What wattage soldering iron

[Hughie]

I browsed some under a soldering search but didn't see anything about wattage size. I've soldered metal and larger wire devices with a weller gun for years but things are getting smaller with lighter gauge wire so too much heat is a bad thing. what wattage would give a fairly quick heat time but still not be so hot that a momentary laps of conscientiousness delaminates a PC board? I can have more than one, I just would prefer not to have more than I need.

 

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[airscapes]

I have one of these, there are other manufactures but having control is very nice. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DJRPYE/?tag=treasurenet01-20

 

[RustyGold]

This is the one I purchased in 2010 and it's a great unit.
https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WES51-Analog-Soldering-Station/dp/B000BRC2XU/?tag=treasurenet01-20
Best of luck!

 

[Hughie]

I wasn't even aware such machines existed! I was more or less thinking 15, 25, or 30 watt irons. Stations like that are all three and more! Considering buying a 15 and 25 watt iron will cost almost fifty dollars the extra money for the adjustable station really isn't much. Thanks to both of you, good and helpful advise.