Soldering Iron
N-108 · US Plug
$77.00 AUD
Novva Living · Tools
Soldering Iron.
Heat up. Solder on.
A 60W iron with the regulation built in — no separate control station, no desk space given up. For electronics repair, PCB work and precision soldering. Two models, in US (110V) and EU (220V) configurations.
60WOutput
AutoInternal Switch
2Models
US / EUPlug Options
Supplied in US (110V) and EU (220V) plug configurations — check which you need before ordering.
01
60W, So the Tip Recovers
A lower-wattage iron loses heat to the joint faster than it can put it back, and you end up soldering with a tip that has gone cold — which produces dull, high-resistance joints. 60W reaches working temperature quickly and holds it through a run of joints, including onto components that act as heat sinks.
02
The Regulation Is Inside the Iron
The internal switch controls temperature automatically, so there is no separate station to buy, plug in or make room for. A basic unregulated iron runs flat out and leaves you judging temperature by feel; this one holds a steadier working temperature without the extra box on the bench.
03
Two Models, Two Grip Styles
The N-108 and SGY-005 differ in handle geometry and tip configuration, so the choice is about how you work rather than what the tool can do. Both handle general electronics work; the SGY-005 suits anyone who prefers a different grip across long sessions or needs its particular tip for fine-pitch work.
04
Choose the Plug You Actually Need
Available in US (110V) and EU (220V) configurations. Order the version that matches your supply rather than running an adapter — an adapter adds bulk to the cable and one more connection that can fail mid-repair. Getting it right at the point of order is the whole answer.
Which Model
Two models, two plug standards — pick by how you work
All versions are 60W with the internal switch. The model decides the grip; the plug decides the country.
N-108Straight handle — the practical default for general repair, through-hole work, wire jointing and hobbyist boards
SGY-005Different handle geometry and tip configuration — for precision work, fine-pitch components and long sessions
US plug110V supply — North America and regions on the US standard
EU plug220V supply — Europe and regions on the EU standard
Unsure which model? The N-108 is the right starting point for most repair and hobby use. Choose the SGY-005 if you already know you prefer its handle style or need its tip geometry for a specific task. And check the plug before you order — the two standards are not interchangeable.
Which to Choose
A self-contained iron, or a soldering station?
Both solder. One of them takes up a corner of the bench permanently.
This Iron
- Regulation built in — nothing else to buy or plug in
- Lives in a drawer — no permanent bench footprint
- Takes up almost no space in a small workshop
- 60W holds temperature through a run of joints
A Soldering Station
- A separate base unit to buy, plug in and store
- Occupies bench space permanently
- Finer temperature control — its real advantage
- Better if you solder daily and want set points in degrees
60W with the regulation inside the handle — a proper iron that fits in a drawer.
In the Box
1 × Soldering Iron — your chosen model and plug configuration
Who It’s For
Anyone repairing electronics or working on boards who wants a regulated iron without giving up bench space, and hobbyists and makers who need one reliable tool rather than a full station.
Product Specifications
BrandNEWACALOX
Power60W
Current typeDC
Switch typeInternal tropical switch (automatic)
ModelsN-108 · SGY-005
Plug optionsUS (110V) · EU (220V) — no UK plug variant on this listing
ColoursBlack · Green (SGY-005 only)
Best forElectronics repair · PCB work · precision soldering · hobby & maker projects
In the box1 × Soldering Iron (selected model)
Never leave a hot iron unattended — and always return it to its stand.
Getting Started, Technique & Tip Care
- Check the plug standard before you plug it in — the N-108 and SGY-005 come in US (110V) and EU (220V) configurations, and they are not interchangeable. There is no UK plug variant on this listing.
- Allow it to reach working temperature before soldering. The internal switch regulates heat automatically, but a couple of minutes ensures the tip is at a stable temperature before it touches a component.
- Tinning the tip before first use — applying a little solder to the clean tip as it heats — helps it transfer heat more efficiently and makes it easier to keep clean.
- Work in a well-ventilated area, and always rest the iron in a stand when it is not in your hand. Never leave a heated iron on a bench or unattended.
Solder fumes are a respiratory irritant. If you solder regularly, a small extractor fan is worth having — a window on the other side of the room is not really ventilation for this.
- Heat the joint, not the solder. Touch the tip to the pad and the component lead at the same time, let them come up to temperature, then feed solder into the joint rather than onto the tip. That is what produces a reliable, low-resistance connection.
- A good joint is shiny and slightly concave. A dull, grainy or balled joint means insufficient heat, movement while it cooled, or a contaminated surface — reheat and redo it rather than leaving it in place.
- Use the side of the tip rather than the point for larger joints and pads. Side contact transfers heat much faster, which matters when soldering to ground planes or large copper areas that soak heat away.
- Keep it brief. Prolonged heat damages sensitive ICs and surface-mount parts — on anything heat-sensitive, clip a heat sink onto the lead between the joint and the component body.
A cold joint is the failure that looks fine. If a joint is not shiny, it is not finished.
- Clean the tip regularly while working — on a brass wire cleaner, or a damp cellulose sponge. A clean, tinned tip moves heat far better than an oxidised one. Brass is preferable to a wet sponge because it cleans without the thermal shock of repeated rapid cooling.
- Re-tin immediately after cleaning by applying a little fresh solder, so the surface is protected from oxidation between joints.
- At the end of a session, tin the tip generously before switching off. The solder coat protects the surface while it cools and while it is stored.
- Never file or sand a worn tip. Iron tips carry a protective plating — once that is gone the tip oxidises rapidly and is finished. Replace it instead of trying to restore it.
Tip life is almost entirely a function of tip care. Clean and tinned between uses, a tip lasts many times longer than one left dirty and bare.
- N-108: a straight-handled iron suited to general electronics repair, through-hole soldering, wire jointing and hobbyist PCB work. Available in US and EU plug configurations. The practical default for most users.
- SGY-005 (Black): a different handle geometry and tip configuration, suited to precision work, fine-pitch components, and anyone who prefers an alternative grip across extended sessions.
- SGY-005 (Green): identical specification to the SGY-005 Black in a Green colourway — for anyone who prefers a visually distinct tool on a shared bench.
- All versions are 60W with the internal automatic switch. The model changes the grip and tip; it does not change the power or the regulation.
If you are unsure, take the N-108 — it is the right starting point for most repair and hobby use. Choose the SGY-005 if you already know you prefer its handle style or need its specific tip.
Heat up. Solder on.
“60W, automatic internal switch, US and EU plug options — a proper iron that fits in a drawer.”
N-108 for most work — and make sure you order the right plug standard.
60W Output
Internal Switch
US & EU Plug
Two Models
Soldering Iron
$77.00