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yeah $4 crap to $35 Hakko is night and day.

• rasz 4y ago
  No such thing as $35 Hakko. There are crap $35 Hakko clones, they are BAD. Anything that uses 900 series tip is bad and should be avoided. Cheapest T12 cartridge heater/tip combo DIY kits start at ~$40 on ebay/aliexpress, thats a bare minimum good soldering iron experience. Step above are JBC C245 DIY kits, ~$40 + $20 24V/8A supply and +$10 each for additional tips, you want at least IS and K. no DIY normal station JBC clones start at $200 for something like SUGON T21.
  • fomine3 4y ago
    I have this https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Hakko-temperature-limiting-soldering-FX600/dp/B006MQD7M4 https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Hakko-temperature-limiting-sol...
    • rasz 4y ago
      oh man :( "temperature limiting" means there is a triac light dimmer in there to control power output. I havent even considered soldering irons that arent a proper temperature controlled station.
      • fomine3 4y ago
        yeah maybe that's why it's cheapest adjustable product, but not very accurate temperature isn't much matter for hobby.