REFLECTOR: Thermocouple Calibration

[michalk]

I have a digitally controlled soldering iron like this, but I don't know 
how to accurately couple that heat to a thermocouple.

Yup, the solder pot would either hold an alloy that melts at a specific 
temperature, or would have an accurate control.  Problem with a solder 
pot is that even a cheap one is $75, plus the solder or alloy.


Scott Derrick wrote:
> My soldering station   
> http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7508
> 
> has a calibrated temperature setting up to  900F.   You couldn't do up 
> to 1500F which would be ideal but 900F pretty good.
> 
> know a hardware geek with one?  Actually Brian I would be surprised if 
> you didn't have one?  Is this what you where going to heat a solder pot 
> with or do you have a calibrated  solder pot already?
> 
> Scott
>