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..ergo, you'll likely singe wires you don't want to
For simple stuff, any plug in iron that will hit 25 watts (pref 40W) will do the job
When I started messing around I found solder just rolling off joints and had no idea why.
Bollocks!! Bloody Amazon! Sorry, cut & paste isn't what it used to be
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TABIGER-Soldering-Upgraded-Desoldering-Screwdriver/dp/B07G9F4YFP
As @bgmartinsbridge says, flux is invaluable. I have a pot of Yorkshire Flux that I have had for years & years, works for plumbing too but you might need a bigger iron
Just try not to breathe in any fumes!
The one that I mentioned is 60 Watts variable & I reckon that having a higher wattage & not needing it, is far better than having an underpowered iron.
You might have more luck on some others where you can remove the pots with the scratch plate - Strat, Tele etc
From my limited experience, gas powered irons are great for melting sugar on a creme brûlée but little else, unless you have no access to mains
The temperature indicator on the iron is really only a guide, so try practising on some spare wires first, don't just jump in to try soldering the pickups.
Regarding the flux question earlier, you can use it to clean the iron tip before tinning it & also to coat the wires to be soldered.
The flux aids the flow of solder.
This is a fairly comprehensive guide to the matters you'll come across https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/the-tone-garage/how-to-solder
Hope this helps.
Spray the back of the pot with contact cleaner and wipe it off with a clean piece of kitchen towel. This will remove all the dirt and grease. Score a small area with a Stanley blade to provide a 'key'. Tin the tip of the iron and touch the flat face to the back of the pot while simultaneously applying solder. The solder will run within a second or two. This ensures you don't apply unnecessary heat and damage the pot. You can easily do this with a 25w iron.