answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Soldering Irons don't heat instantly so if that is the goal, yes you can but you will still have to wait for it to warm up. From a practical safety standpoint, I personally would not do it.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Can you safely turn a soldering iron off and on with a motion sensor?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about Natural Sciences

What best describes the motion on iron atoms in solid iron?

Kinetic energy best describes the motion of the particles in a piece of steel.


What is the insulated handle of a soldering iron made of?

The handle is either wood or plastic - both of which are good heat insulators - preventing the user from being burnt.


How do you properly clean the joints to be soldered?

There are several ways of soldering electrical joints. Automated methods use wave soldering in which a circuit board is passed over a bath of solder. Re-flow soldering uses solder paste that is applied to the circuit board and then heated in an oven until it melts and flows across the joint. Manual soldering is largely still carried out with hand held soldering irons. The standard technique is to apply the tip of the iron to the joint and then feed solder onto the joint as the iron heats it. This method allows the solder flux to flow around the joint before it is affected by the heat. Applying the solder to the iron before touching the joint will often result in a dry joint because the flux will burn away and evaporate before it reaches the joint. Most electronic components have limits for the amount of time the soldering iron can be in contact with each pin. Generally it is in the order of 5 or 6 seconds. With the introduction of lead free solder, temperatures need to be higher to get a good joint and therefore the contact time with each component is reduced. With a shorter contact time, it is even more important to heat the joint and apply solder in an efficient manner. Production and commercial soldering skills take years to develop with apprenticeships lasting up to three years. To describe soldering techniques in just two or three paragraphs is to merely scratch the surface. Although there are many written instructions for soldering joints, there is no substitute for practice and learning from skilled wiremen.


Why is copper used for making soldiering iron?

Copper is used because it is a good conductor of heat and thus more energy efficient. The solder melts at a temperature lower than copper and the soldering iron is controlled to only reach a high enough temperature to melt the solder. There are metals that are more efficient at conducting heat, But considering the melting point of copper, it high availability and relative cost. Copper is by far the obvious choice to use in a soldering iron.


Name any 5 electric appliances that make use of heating effects of electric current?

electric iron , electric toaster, electric water heater, electric geyser

Related questions

Why do you think it best for soldering iron to have its soldering stand?

why do you think its best for soldering iron to have soldering stand


What is soldering iron and how do you use it?

Soldering iron is used in heating the metal for soldering. If you want to learn more about soldering iron visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldering_iron.


Where can I go to get some information on soldering iron?

When you use a soldering iron you would be soldering some kind of metal frame or something because soldering irons are irrelevant to soldering iron. Sorry, not applicable.


What is the definition of soldering stand?

soldering iron stand use for the electricians to easily the soldering iron make stand


What is iron tin?

Tinning the Soldering iron is when the hot iron is coated with solder to aid in soldering and heat transfer


Characteristic of soldering iron?

Soldering iron is characterized by having the melting point of the filler metal.


What is the difference of a soldering iron and a soldering gun?

A soldering iron is a straight tool, sort of like a long screwdriver. A soldering gun actually looks like a gun or a drill.


What kind of tools are included in a soldering iron kit?

A soldering iron kit includes a soldering iron, a soldering iron stand, a sponge, diagonal cutters, long nose pliers as well as wire strippers. This example aplies only to sets for beginners.


Where could one purchase a butane soldering iron?

One can purchase a butane soldering iron at Amazon, eBay and many technique stores both online and as retailers. A butane soldering iron is a hand tool used in soldering.


What is the characteristic of soldering iron?

Thre two types of soldering iron are straight and hatchet soldering iron


What safety hazards are involved when working with a soldering iron?

Hazards connected with use of a soldering iron can include:cutsburnsinhalation of toxic fumesfires


What is the difference between iron and soldering iron?

Soldering iron is like more thinner then iron iron is a bit thicker.A good soldering iron is like a fine pen - light and a delight to hold, it delivers heat quickly and exactly where needed and it maintains it as long as needed for bigger jobs.