[chbot] Recommendation - replacement soldering station

[Jasper Mackenzie]

The _standard_  temperature controlled iron from AliExpress has so far
proven to be pretty amazing. Bonus being that parts are readily available.
An example:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/CXG-E60W-E90W-E110W-Digital-LCD-Adjustable-NC-thermostat-Electric-soldering-iron-handle-Welding-repair-10/32814664264.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_10547_319_10059_10884_317_10548_10887_10696_321_322_10084_453_10083_454_10103_10618_10307_537_536_10902,searchweb201603_57,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=4ecc7a12-8d3c-4dbc-8bf4-ee205f221ce5-1&algo_pvid=4ecc7a12-8d3c-4dbc-8bf4-ee205f221ce5

On Tue, 12 Feb 2019 at 09:07, Mark Beckett <m.beckett at amuri.net> wrote:

> I have one of these.
>
>
> https://nz.element14.com/tenma/21-10130-uk-eu/rework-station-900w-220v-uk-eu/dp/206263302
>
> Seperate controls for each.
>
>
> May not outlast a weller, but I can replace it three times, rather than
> pay OTT prices for parts.
>
>
> Mark
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> On 12/02/19 08:41, Robin Gilks wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> My 'old' Weller WTCPN series soldering station is finally showing symptoms
> of age.
>
> I'm looking for recommendations on what to replace it with.
>
> Regards,
>
> Andrew
>
>
> I bought a Kada rework station 3 years ago - no longer available but I was
> advised to get one where the hot air pump was in the main unit and not
> just a small fan in the hand piece.
>
> Closest I can see now ishttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/QUICK-706W-Digital-Display-Hot-Air-Gun-Electric-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Temperature-Lead-free-2/32852197932.html
>
> (note the thick pipe going to the hot air gun). You'll probably want to
> shop about for better freight costs than that one though!!
>
>
>
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