This might sound a simple question, but I'm kind of confused. Here i the device and data sheets:
http://www.velleman.eu/products/view/?id=385738
http://www.velleman.eu/support/downloads/?code=VTSS4N
On its label it is written: 48 Watt 230V ac/50Hz.
Can we say the max current it will drive from the mains hot wire is:
Correction (48 W / 230 V = 0.21 A)
Is 230V ac directly applied to the soldering device's resistance?
Best Answer
P = EI, so I = P/E = 48/230 = 0.2 Amp.
Since this iron has some kind of temperature control, the incoming AC power will not be connected directly to the iron.