Tested, fast and effective, complete with instructions and carrying case. Professional electric soldering gun RT-175 by Ridgid, sweats joints on copper tubes 3/8" to 3" in less then 30 seconds. Great for plumbing and design projects. No open flame, heated through resistance heating. Long power cord, plugs into a standard type B electrical outlet. 115V, 15 Amps, 1500 Watts. Melts all solder, including 95/5, lead-free types. Has carbon tips, two power settings and operates on a continuous cycle, no need to turn the unit on and off. Practical since smaller opening have to be made in walls to make repairs. Wires are all in excellent condition, unit has no broken or missing parts, scratches only. Total weight 33 pounds, case measures 17 x 11 x 6 inches.