ohaya. Hers how I looked at it. This is a big investment that you will have for years. When I had to decide between the older analog, or the new upgraded digital model, is the difference in money that much for something that I will be using for years. I know that months later, I would have been kicking myself for not getting the newer upgrade. Sometimes it is more frugal to pay a bit extra for a long term investment.
Understood, but no one has answered the question I asked in post #5?
I believe there have been other upgrades as well. I think the heating is much faster…0 to 700° in thirty seconds. I know I researched all over the place about the same things before I bought, but I can’t remember much anymore. Being in Canada I paid a lot more than what you can get it for, and I got a great price. I have no regrets.
Edit: It’s also really helpful when soldering something that initially absorbs a lot of heat. You can observe the tip temperature dropping and rising on the display.
Hi,
Thanks. BTW, the pic for both have one where the pencil tip is pointed at the front panel. Is that for the “wireless” thing, i.e., it senses the actual temperature from the pencil, but you have to bring the pencil up to the front panel?
See edit
No. That was just for artistic placement.
Yep, it show is :)
Edit: It’s also really helpful when soldering something that initially absorbs a lot of heat. You can observe the tip temperature dropping and rising on the display.
That does sound handy. I can tell that from my Aoyue when the heating LED stops pulsing and stays on.
Update: I swapped the older, previously-repaired pencil with the main station, and it’s working, so now I at least have a working setup.
So, this gives me time to consider and do some research.
I’m now considering the Weller WESD51 and, based on Chloe’s suggestion, and thinking about this Aouyue:
That’s actually cheaper than the analog Weller WES51, and, it comes with 10 extra tips.
ruffles,
You mentioned that FT is carrying Hakko compatible tips? Do you have a link? According to the Amazon review, that Aouyue takes Hakko tips!
Thanks,
Jim
Also, forgot to mention: Looking at the blown pencil, there’s a black hole on the cord near where it goes into the pencil handle. I’m thinking either a short or maybe a thermofuse that blew :(.
+1… weller
Assuming this one works did I get a good deal?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/400529498599
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ruffles,
You mentioned that FT is carrying Hakko compatible tips? Do you have a link? According to the Amazon review, that Aouyue takes Hakko tips!
Thanks,
Jim
Links: first two I’ve bought; second two I haven’t.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/1044600
https://www.fasttech.com/products/1058901
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10000409/1188201-nickel-copper-angled-soldering-iron-tip
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10004382/1333700-precision-soldering-iron-rod-tip
Assuming this one works did I get a good deal?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/400529498599
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You lucky bugger. That’s a super deal.
Hey wait a minute. There’s no sponge!!!
Hey wait a minute. There’s no sponge!!!
It’s not sponge-worthy…
Forget the sponge!
I’ve been using a real Hakko 936 for the last few years, but picked up a couple of these for spares/gifts after they got good reviews over on RCGroups.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=19240
Pick up a set of cheap tips on eBay for ~$10
and your in business for about $35 total after shipping.
I don’t have a Weller or Hakko, so I can’t speak to them, but I’ve had a Aoyue 937+ for about six months and really like it. It seems to get good reviews on Amazon too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I30QBW/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Links: first two I’ve bought; second two I haven’t.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/1044600
https://www.fasttech.com/products/1058901
Thanks for the links! I will buy a pair and see if they fit my iron.
For the record, I bought an Aouyoue:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BSW69LI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and got it today (super fast Prime shipping).
I’ve already used it to do some work, soldering leads on an emitter, and it works fine.
It comes with 10 tips, plus an extra ceramic element. It comes with a sponge and sponge tray, and solder holder/roller (don’t use), but I bought one of the brass cleaner thingies at the same time.
It heats up super fast. I didn’t time it though.
Seems pretty good for the price.
Jim
Edit: I bought this tip from Fasttech awhile ago (not sure why), but the package it comes in says “Hakko”, and it works in this Aouyue: