Can I use a 240V soldering iron with students in years 8 or 9?
I think so, why not? If you follow all the safety precautions, there will be no problems. It will even be useful for them to learn how it works in practice. Once I broke the frame of my bike. I was very upset because this bike was given to me and it is very important to me. Then I decided to fix it myself and also used 240V soldering. The excellent guide to metal welding at prowelderguide.co. I managed to weld the frame myself and I did it so well that it began to hold very firmly as if it had never broken. Therefore, let students learn, they will find it useful in life
Since it was already said you can do it but you should pay much attention to safety measures. And it’s better to use the most qualitative equipment. For instance, soldering requires rosin which can be got with a rosin press. Check this article to find out more about it.
Yes, provided that the soldering iron is a commercial product and that the leads are always inspected prior to its use to ensure they are sound. They are not to be used by students at power points located near sources of water. Hazards relating to soldering are outlined in CSIS, volume 2, section 3.3.4.2 (f) Metal joining page 32. Source: Chemical Safety in Schools (1999). Department of Education and Training, Volume 2, section 3.3.3.8 Using electric power tools, page 11.
