Hakko FX-888
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howardnair
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yes -i just had one arrive at my door -used it to make interconnects the other day--very nice--much of a improvement on the hakko 936- its predecessor-a nice blue color to boot--
Hello Debra,
I've been using a 936 for several years without issue. If I recall correctly I paid over $100 for the 936. With the redesigned tip and faster recovery time the 888 seems a decent replacement. Not sure it makes much difference but I've always wanted a digital temp read out on mine just to be sure what temp works best for different applications... that's probably just me being picky though.
regards,
John
I've been using a 936 for several years without issue. If I recall correctly I paid over $100 for the 936. With the redesigned tip and faster recovery time the 888 seems a decent replacement. Not sure it makes much difference but I've always wanted a digital temp read out on mine just to be sure what temp works best for different applications... that's probably just me being picky though.
regards,
John
Mike F1
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I had a Weller SPG40 and when I first got it I thought it was pretty good. Used it for a couple of years with okay results. I tried various tips but never got the results I was hoping for. Two years ago I got a Hakko 936 and it is great! It heats up really fast, recovers fast, pulses and has a skinnier gun which I like better.
I think it a great product and has served me well and would hesitate to buy another one.
Mike
I think it a great product and has served me well and would hesitate to buy another one.
Mike
I recently got one of these soldering stations -- the iron ergonomics work very nice for my hands and I really like the separate base and iron stand. Somewhere in the various web ppages I read there was mention that you could lock or limit the temp adjust knob to a set temp -- anybody know how to do this as I don't see any obvious way to do this except for possibly the ring under the temp knob.
BTW, Deb, if you're reading, how do yoiu like the Cambridge ID-100? I've been considering one to add to my bedside system or possibly the living room.
Thanks,
Jim
BTW, Deb, if you're reading, how do yoiu like the Cambridge ID-100? I've been considering one to add to my bedside system or possibly the living room.
Thanks,
Jim
Noskipallwd
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Hey Jim, there is an allen key that comes with the unit, it fits in the hole on the ring behind the knob. Tighten that down to lock the temp. Knob. You can download a pdf version of the manual, but I think it's layout probably does not work well with your reader software. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Shawn
Cheers,
Shawn
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4krow
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Upon advice of this unit, I have just ordered the 888D model. My fairly new Stahl burned up internally tonight. I will attempt to fix it later, but really all I am looking for is reliability. Hard to find now a days...
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4krow
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I am still patiently waiting for my Hakko(they delivered it to the wrong town, and promise it will arrive tomm). In the meantime it has been suggested that I look into older, higher grade soldering stations. Any ideas here?
caffeinator
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I have a Weller solder station that has served me well for years, and seems to thrive on neglect.
It is similar to the one pictured here:
http://www.markertek.com/Tools-Test-Equipment/Soldering-Equipment-Solder/Weller-Soldering-Products/WES51.xhtml
Iirc, there are numerous threads here on soldering equipment, and I could swear at some point someone found a nearly identical unit (like a Weller knock-off) that was less expensive.
It is similar to the one pictured here:
http://www.markertek.com/Tools-Test-Equipment/Soldering-Equipment-Solder/Weller-Soldering-Products/WES51.xhtml
Iirc, there are numerous threads here on soldering equipment, and I could swear at some point someone found a nearly identical unit (like a Weller knock-off) that was less expensive.
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4krow
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Excellent! That is exactly what I was asking. I think that I may buy for a backup unit. I have been waiting too long for the new one to arrive, and using a 'pencil' again is just terrible.
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4krow
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Well, the Hakko came in today. I like it and don't like it. Yup, the performance is very good indeed, but it will take me awhile to get used to using presets for temp instead of a simple dial. And yah, it's got a password option, like who knew man? "Jonny, have you been using daddys Hakko?" "Why no pops, I can't, it's password protected, but I did use yer Skillsaw on the cat."
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4krow
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Yah this is the 888D, which is 'digital'. Last thing I need is 5 presets to run through. Now, on the bright side, once it is all figured out, I think that it might be good to have the features, but I'm on your side Jim, just a dial is all that is needed.
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4krow
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While looking for possible back up units, I came by a name of UNGAR. It is NOS and sells for $150. Do any of you guys have knowledge of this brand?
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4krow
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A little update. The Hakko has bested the previous solder station that I owned. Go figure, it just does a better job. I have to watch the tip more closely so it doesn't get dirty. Small price for a bigger difference.
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