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product_id: 48814574
title: "Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron | Gas Soldering Iron Kit | Variable Flame Control Soldering Gun | 78774"
brand: "draper"
price: "£31.07"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Draper"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48814574-draper-butane-powered-soldering-iron-gas-soldering-iron-kit-variable
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region: United Kingdom
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# Up to 20 minutes runtime per butane fill Variable flame control for precision heat Compact, cordless & portable design Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron | Gas Soldering Iron Kit | Variable Flame Control Soldering Gun | 78774

**Brand:** draper
**Price:** £31.07
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Solder smarter, not harder — power and precision in your pocket!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron | Gas Soldering Iron Kit | Variable Flame Control Soldering Gun | 78774 by draper
- **How much does it cost?** £31.07 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- draper enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted draper brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cordless Freedom:** Butane-powered portability means no cords, no limits—work anywhere, anytime.
- • **Instant Ignition:** Electronic ignition gets you soldering in seconds, no waiting required.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Fits in your pocket or toolbox, perfect for on-the-go pros and DIYers.
- • **Precision Flame Control:** Adjust your heat on the fly for delicate or heavy-duty soldering.
- • **Long-Lasting Fuel Efficiency:** One fill delivers up to 20 minutes of continuous use—power that keeps up with you.

## Overview

The Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron 78774 is a compact, cordless soldering tool featuring variable flame control and instant electronic ignition. Powered by standard butane fuel, it offers up to 20 minutes of continuous use per fill, making it ideal for professionals and hobbyists needing portable, precise soldering on the go.

## Description

From the manufacturer Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron Features instant electronic ignition, variable flame control and a refillable tank. Compact single hand operation. One fill of standard butane lighter fuel will give up to 20 minutes (approx.) continuous work (at mid setting). About us Draper Tools was started in 1919 when the founder, Bert Draper, sold government surplus and tools in markets around the Kingston Upon Thames area. This led to the purchase of the original warehouse, from which the Draper Tool Company Limited as we know it today was born, although at this time it was known as B. Draper & Son Limited.

Review: Great Iron and Good Value - Only issue I have it waste when filling from gas I use a swan cigarette lighter can and either I don’t have the right nozzle or the fill adapter on iron is not good but this is a minor gripe Positives Hets hot and does so fast tip has good mass and cad indecent size jobs with ease I wanted to make some cables up for a Battery Pack with some decent diagnosable and some XT90 connectors the USB charged electric iron failed miserably just made everything hot and no flow, when I used the Draper job was easy There are cheaper alternatives but the draper has replacement tips and other named brands are much more expensive so this fell right in the sweet spot Starts easily and fast to fill despite some gas’s leaking while filling just fill till it starts leaking and leave it there, nice and small and the cap is good for protection when tip is hot 🔥 Recommended
Review: It's a life saver - but dont expect big things - Good product for those emergency jobs. Dont buy this is you need to do alot of soldering. I found that the tip doesn't really get hot enough and it doesn't hold to much gas so runs out quickly after soldering one wire. It's a good product to have incase you run out of options and dont have access to a plug. And it's good value for money. But I'd suggest spend 50quid on a UY CHAN Upgraded TS80 9V if you can, which u can use with a usb to any portable battery

## Features

- Portable - This soldering iron is butane powered meaning it is a cordless portable soldering iron, perfect for ease of use.
- Long Lasting - One fill of standard butane lighter fuel will give up to 20 minutes of usage.
- Features instant electronic ignition, variable flame control and a refillable tank
- Compact single hand operation
- One fill of standard butane lighter fuel will give up to 20 minutes

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000ELJ0E2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 49,088 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 73 in Soldering Irons |
| Brand | Draper |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 967 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 20 Minutes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05010559787746 |
| Handle Material | Rubber |
| Handle material | Rubber |
| Head Style | Pencil |
| Heating Element | Nichrome |
| Included Components | Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron |
| Included components | Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron |
| Item Length | 20 Centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron |
| Item Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Draper Tools |
| Model Number | 78774 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 78774 |
| Power source | Gas-Powered |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Specific uses for product | Industrial Use |
| Style | Pencil |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Usage | Industrial Use |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Draper
- **Included components:** Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron
- **Power source:** Gas-Powered
- **Special feature:** Portable
- **Specific uses for product:** Industrial Use

## Images

![Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron | Gas Soldering Iron Kit | Variable Flame Control Soldering Gun | 78774 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YKQtwG2TL.jpg)
![Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron | Gas Soldering Iron Kit | Variable Flame Control Soldering Gun | 78774 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516tfU8VkZL.jpg)
![Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron | Gas Soldering Iron Kit | Variable Flame Control Soldering Gun | 78774 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51J2gM+G3ML.jpg)
![Draper Butane Powered Soldering Iron | Gas Soldering Iron Kit | Variable Flame Control Soldering Gun | 78774 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613L186Qo1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What exactly do you buy to re-fill this soldering iron, and does it come ready filled or empty?**
A: It comes empty but it is filled using standard butane gas found at tobacconists etc but can use more expensive and refined butane. It fills at the bottom of the iron

**Q: Does the tip come off so its becomes a heat gun?**
A: The tip unscrews. Not sure I'd call the result a 'heat gun' though. It also didn't hold much gas and I stopped using it because it didn't get hot enough.

**Q: Anyone used it for pyrography if so how does it perform?**
A: We have not tested it for this purpose.
Soldering irons are most often used for installation, repairs, and limited production work in electronics assembly.

Kind regards 
Draper tools

**Q: What is the replacement tip part number for the draper**
A: 87382 SOLDERING TIP

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Iron and Good Value
*by P***8 on 6 February 2025*

Only issue I have it waste when filling from gas I use a swan cigarette lighter can and either I don’t have the right nozzle or the fill adapter on iron is not good but this is a minor gripe Positives Hets hot and does so fast tip has good mass and cad indecent size jobs with ease I wanted to make some cables up for a Battery Pack with some decent diagnosable and some XT90 connectors the USB charged electric iron failed miserably just made everything hot and no flow, when I used the Draper job was easy There are cheaper alternatives but the draper has replacement tips and other named brands are much more expensive so this fell right in the sweet spot Starts easily and fast to fill despite some gas’s leaking while filling just fill till it starts leaking and leave it there, nice and small and the cap is good for protection when tip is hot 🔥 Recommended

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a life saver - but dont expect big things
*by S***N on 30 December 2019*

Good product for those emergency jobs. Dont buy this is you need to do alot of soldering. I found that the tip doesn't really get hot enough and it doesn't hold to much gas so runs out quickly after soldering one wire. It's a good product to have incase you run out of options and dont have access to a plug. And it's good value for money. But I'd suggest spend 50quid on a UY CHAN Upgraded TS80 9V if you can, which u can use with a usb to any portable battery

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ouch! that's hot
*by H***S on 7 April 2012*

Having received this Draper Butane powered soldering iron in the post this morning, I wasted no time in trying it out, I first tried filling it up with gas but soon realised it would be easier to remove it from the packaging. This done I moved the control to the center position and pressed the red button and got the expected click, I then soon learnt that touching the tip to find out if it was hot wasn't the most educated thing to do, so take my tip and don't do it, it will be hot. After bathing my finger under the cold tap and then tinning the tip I did everything I needed to do with it and found it surprisingly easy and comfortable to use. I must say I found the time needed for the heat up to be VERY short. How long it will last, I suppose depends on how it is used and looked after. New tips are available and you can get them from Amazon, Ebay and I do know that "PVRDirect.co.uk" also have them and they are very cheap but the postage is a little silly so I recommend Amazon or EBay, the part number is "Draper 87382 - Draper Spare Soldering Tip For 78774 - (YGT8)" so if you need to alter the tip for different jobs, you can, the tips just unscrew using a 6.5mm spanner, and for anyone who is interested they are made of brass and not copper as you would expect, presumably to make them last a little longer. So far I'm very pleased with it and hope to be using it for quite a while yet, at the price your paying you should be able to get your moneys worth without any problems. In my opinion a better product than the silverline version so I would recommend this Draper iron. Having now used this iron on quite a few occasions now I can honestly say that I have found it to be reliable and is very capable of doing more jobs than I at first thought it would do. It lights first time, it lasts a long time on one fill (cant say how long, but is long enough). A great little, and very handy iron to have with you. One small point, dont put the cap on, or put it in your pocket until it cools down. Recommended even more than before.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-07*