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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2022 10:02:44 GMT
I went to solder up a cable last night, and my cheapy Maplins refused to get warm. Fuse is ok, so I think it has popped it's mortal coil....
So, I need a replacement. It needs to be a decent iron, but for occasional use only. Something pretty powerful would be good, in case I need to resolder solid copper RCA sockets again.
Any suggestions?
Happy to spend about €150 to get something reasonable. It's not going to get used everyday, so I don't need professional quality.
Spare tips etc. Need to be readily available.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 1, 2022 10:14:16 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2022 10:50:31 GMT
Can't find that on Amazon.fr
Did find the Preciva 8786D. Need to research more as the Atten looks similar to another make available.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 1, 2022 10:54:25 GMT
Can't find that on Amazon.fr Did find the Preciva 8786D. Need to research more as the Atten looks similar to another make available. Oh, not sure then. It's a good unit. I like mine very much and the spares are still available. |
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Post by brucew268 on Feb 1, 2022 11:14:12 GMT
This is a favourite among DIY Audio folks:
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Post by misterc on Feb 1, 2022 12:06:29 GMT
Both units are ideally for you Kev, the Hakko's I used to use a lot back in the day, JBC now. However both will work well for you and plently of spares.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2022 19:13:19 GMT
Ersa seem like a good brand?
There is the RDS 80 available for €150
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2022 19:30:25 GMT
Found this on Atten.EU What tips does it take? It is not going to be much cheaper than the ERSA though. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 1, 2022 19:33:09 GMT
Found this on Atten.EU What tips does it take? It is not going to be much cheaper than the ERSA though. They are on Amazon too I'll see if I can find a link. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 1, 2022 19:34:09 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2022 19:35:19 GMT
According to one site, it has been “retired”.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2022 20:21:33 GMT
A pretty scathing review… Just realised this is the D and not the E. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 1, 2022 20:35:04 GMT
A pretty scathing review… Just realised this is the D and not the E. I've used mine for the last however many months to solder anything from CMC sockets to SMD. It's never missed a beat and has been absolutely reliable. It's in use every day and I am very happy with it. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2022 21:10:26 GMT
That is the cheaper version - 60W.
I have found out that the Atten is a Hakko clone, and that Farrell rebadge Hakko under the Tenma brand (if you believe all you read on the internet).
So, it seems like a bargain, compared to the other stations.
My shortlist was:
Ersa RSD80
Hakko FX888D
Weller 1010
All,close to or above €150 where as the Tenma is closer to €100
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 1, 2022 21:59:57 GMT
That is the cheaper version - 60W. I have found out that the Atten is a Hakko clone, and that Farrell rebadge Hakko under the Tenma brand (if you believe all you read on the internet). So, it seems like a bargain, compared to the other stations. My shortlist was: Ersa RSD80 Hakko FX888D Weller 1010 All,close to or above €150 where as the Tenma is closer to €100 Get the Hakko. It was recommended to me before but I had a voucher for Amazon. I picked it up for £30, but it has been totally reliable ever since. I am very happy, and yes, Farnell rebadge the Hakko. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2022 5:47:39 GMT
£30 is a bargain. It will cost me €90 for the same station, and the Hakko is a little bit more.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2022 6:33:38 GMT
What tips do you think I need for cables, and a bit of PCB work?
There is a set of 10 on Amazon for about €23, but obviously not Hakko, but have good reviews.
For the amount of soldering I do, these are probably good enough.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 2, 2022 7:23:19 GMT
£30 is a bargain. It will cost me €90 for the same station, and the Hakko is a little bit more. Yeah, I landed well with that one tbf. Those tips I linked to come as a pack and believe it or not, I use mist of them lol You only really need a fine tip for the work you mention, but it never hurts to have options. Especially if you decide to try some CMC sockets or something. Then those big tips come in really handy. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2022 7:39:24 GMT
I used my gas powered iron to solder the Viborg sockets. The electric iron just did not have enough power.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2022 7:42:08 GMT
The FX-888D takes a T16 tip, so I will look for something similar.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2022 9:00:08 GMT
Having slept on it, I am going for the Hakko.
It gets universal praise. I am buying through Amazon, but it is supplied by an ISO9001 supplier, so should be legit.
€135 delivered. Seems good enough to me. I am sure one of the cheap T12 irons would also be sufficient for my needs, but you can’t beat quality tools.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2022 9:22:41 GMT
Ordered. Now all I need is an interesting project, like a pre-amp PCB.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 2, 2022 10:11:47 GMT
Having slept on it, I am going for the Hakko. It gets universal praise. I am buying through Amazon, but it is supplied by an ISO9001 supplier, so should be legit. €135 delivered. Seems good enough to me. I am sure one of the cheap T12 irons would also be sufficient for my needs, but you can’t beat quality tools. Quality lasts, that's my philosophy. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 2, 2022 10:12:22 GMT
Ordered. Now all I need is an interesting project, like a pre-amp PCB. It's not in my power to do such things..... however, there is always the Neurochrome buffer. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2022 10:16:50 GMT
Mine as well.
I have had many of my automotive tools for over 25 years, and they are still like new.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2022 15:25:04 GMT
It has arrived.
I am going to pop the top off to check it is genuine, but all the signs look good so far.
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Post by electronumpty on Feb 4, 2022 16:00:20 GMT
What do I need to solder smds? very small ones. suggestions please 🙂
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Post by lurch on Feb 4, 2022 16:09:21 GMT
Good eyes.
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Post by electronumpty on Feb 4, 2022 16:11:10 GMT
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