Polypropylene pipes have become increasingly used in houses and apartments to replace obsolete metal water pipes. Their connection is carried out by means of a special device. The soldering iron for polypropylene is the very device that replaced the welding machines. The problem of choosing this device can be faced by any person who decides to make such a replacement of pipes in his home on his own. There are a few points that you should pay attention to if you want to buy a soldering iron for polypropylene. It is worth sorting out all these nuances.
One of the most important characteristics of all power tools is power. And in this case, it is also relevant. This parameter will determine what diameter pipes you can connect. The amount of time it takes to warm up depends on the power.soldering iron, respectively, and the speed of your work, especially if you are doing this professionally. Consumers for the most part are of the opinion that a soldering iron for polypropylene should have a power of 1.5-2 kilowatts. Such a device is capable of welding pipes with a diameter of up to 100 millimeters. If the device is supposed to be used for domestic needs, then there is no point in such power. When choosing, you must follow a simple rule: the minimum power must be 10 times greater than the maximum diameter of the pipes to be welded. For example, if you need to connect pipes with a diameter of 50 millimeters, then the device must have a power of at least 500 watts.
A soldering iron for polypropylene pipes should contain several nozzles in the kit, which can significantly expand its functionality. For professionals, a big plus will be the ability to simultaneously install several nozzles of different diameters on the device, which significantly speeds up work with it. Nozzles for heating plastic pipes can use different coatings. The most functional are Teflon-coated nozzles, as well as those coated with metallized Teflon. Their strength is the highest, and heating is considered the most uniform.
If we talk about how to choose a soldering iron for polypropylene, then it is worth noting that the least significant parameter is where it is made. Now that all productionmoved to Asia, it is difficult to judge the quality of a product made in China. At the moment, almost all power tools are produced there. However, manufacturers usually indicate different manufacturing countries, in connection with which consumers have the opinion that European soldering irons are the best in quality, Turkish ones can be put after them, and Chinese are placed in last place. Chinese goods are very attractive due to their price, although they are much inferior in quality to devices from other manufacturers. However, with the stated warranty period, they pay for themselves in full.
