soldering station

[sam67]

Hi anyone reckon this will be ok for use on motherboards

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50w-Soldering-...item45ed09e925

Not a bad price ..I do have a soldering iron kit in a mouldered case but thought this might be worth a shot.

Cheers

[i4004]

Re: soldering station

i don't see a brand, and i wouldn't buy no-name soldering station...

also, the price seems too cheap to be of any decent quality(that ties well with the no-brand problem..heh)

[sam67]

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Cheers was thinking the same thats why i thought of posting it on here before i took the plunge, any good recommendations for one that ain't to pricey for a beginner to be going on with.

Thanks

sam

[Bobdee]

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I have that exact station (N78AR) unbranded yes but it used to retail from MAPLIN electronics uk for the price of £30 now £10
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...C=SO&U=Strat15
I have had no problems with mine (It was secondhand when I aquired it about 18 mths ago)
It has repaired many Monitors, but only a few caps on a few M/boards without any problems
The solder pump is maplins as well, I found it to powerful a suction bought another from a cheap shop that does the job better (with weaker suction)

[i4004]

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discussed many times already, for example on first page of this subforum
https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7863

do a search on names mentioned there, also search for "goot" and you'll find plenty data.

[Harvey]

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They're not bad a basic solder station, but, if its the same as the one my mate had, its not true thermostatic. Its just a high-ish powered soldering iron with what is in effect a lamp dimmer connected to it.

It works well enough, but it can be a bit of trial an error to get the settings right.

[sam67]

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Have noticed that maplins now have this back instock http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...FaBb4wodsznuJg Also you can buy 3 extra tips with it ..It also says the tip is grounded.will it be ok to use on motherboard caps and psu..usually maplin stuff ain't to bad.

[willawake]

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need the extra tips cos 0.5mm is too small to hold good heat.
no other comment, i dont like cheap tools

[sam67]

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Hi thanks for takin a look ...I was also looking at this on ebay but i would need a better tip as this is to fine http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CSI950-Solderi...item4a9a2f1116 It's hard trying to get the right tools ..some say use a normal iron and some say use a station..even some good tutorials on the web show using just a cheap soldering iron ..it's not like i will be using it day in day out..Guess i'll have to make a decision on an iron or station..

[i4004]

Re: soldering station

Have noticed that maplins now have this back instock http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...FaBb4wodsznuJg Also you can buy 3 extra tips with it ..It also says the tip is grounded.will it be ok to use on motherboard caps and psu..usually maplin stuff ain't to bad.

station and 3 bits for 15pounds?
i must admit i would take it and think "what if?" later, if i was displeased with it...

you probably get some warranty as it's new...dunno about if they would rma it just if you're displeased with it(?)

[willawake]

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i like this stuff

http://www.dancap.co.uk/soldering/soldering.htm
http://www.greenwood-electronics.co....ngstations.asp

imho its good to have a soldering station so you can switch to 450oC for removal of capacitors then back to 350oC for nice soldering. doesnt have to be digital.

For wattage i would want about 60w.

For tip i would want 2mm chisel.

can use corded irons as long as they meet those last 2 specs.

heres another goot http://www.canford.co.uk/Products/55...SOLDERING-IRON
expensive though. i would probably go for the hakko 936 at that price.

[sam67]

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station and 3 bits for 15pounds?
i must admit i would take it and think "what if?" later, if i was displeased with it...

you probably get some warranty as it's new...dunno about if they would rma it just if you're displeased with it(?)

Might just get this for a test to see what it's like as i will be trying it on a test pc that i wanna recap ( it will either work or not lol) ..15 quid aint bad just to try it out ..i already have a 30w iron and 100w gun ..the 30 w has been ok on stuff that i have soldered and the 50w station is worth a shot for a noob like me he he..

willawake i like those links you have posted and have book marked them ..I can always go for a better model once i have had a few test runs so to speak..

[i4004]

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willa's stuff is too expensive for me too...
between such things and this cheapo lays solomon stations that would be perfectly adequate, afaik.
http://soldering.com.tw/p1_all.html

but again, for a rookie that won't be using it very much anyway cheapo is a good beginning too...

[sam67]

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Thanks i4004 will take a look..

[Harvey]

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Temperature-Co...item2c4e169fcc is a decent station for the price - I've got one that I brought at 'backup' when they were on offer and its perfectly OK for doing motherboards and anything that isn't too small like SMD caps as the tips aren't very fine.

[stj]

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do not touch the £10 maplin iron.

it's a scam - i got one once.
it's "variable temperature", NOT "temperature controlled"

it's just a 40w(ish) mains iron connected to a dimmer unit designed for lighting inside the base.
then they stuck a lump of lead in it to make it feel like it had a transformer!!!!!!

i just use the base as a stand now for my xytronics iron.

[sam67]

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Hi guys ,

Was thinking of buying either this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BK-2000-Premiu...item3357849b63 soldering station or this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Digital-Solder...item4a9d61d8e1

Have been looking for a while anyone have any tips as to whether these will be ok for cap replacement and some small pcb work.

Just can't make my mind up but i like either of these so any good points and bad points.

Cheers

[stj]

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first one says it's a 35w iron - that seems very low.
second one dont say, but the iron looks very small and unusual - good luck with spare bits!

i think your gonna need a 60w iron.
what's your budget?

[sam67]

Re: soldering station

first one says it's a 35w iron - that seems very low.
second one dont say, but the iron looks very small and unusual - good luck with spare bits!

i think your gonna need a 60w iron.
what's your budget?

Hi stj about £70-75 at the moment as i have been buying stuff i need to get me going.

Cheers

sam67

[stj]

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i'd recommend a xytronics unit,
one of these 2.
http://www.rapidonline.com/Tools-Fas...-station/80584

http://www.rapidonline.com/Tools-Fas...-station/72316

but shop around because i'v seen them cheaper.