Theo wrote:
> Peter Percival  wrote:
>> Also (sorry if I'm boring anyone by returning to the subject) should the
>> soldering iron be powered via an isolating transformer, or is it ok if
>> it plugs straight into the mains?
>
> Generally there's no reason to use an isolating transformer.  If you're
> working on live equipment it might make sense to have both the equipment and
> iron on the isolation, but it is simpler just to unplug the equipment.
>
> If your soldering iron has any mains leakage that an isolating transformer
> would protect you from, there's something seriously wrong with it.

My concern is protecting the devices I'm soldering!

>
> Theo
>

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