which soldering station?

David B · 9th May 2005, 04:09 AM

I'm ready to upgrade to a real soldering station and have been checking out the ebay prices for the Weller WTCPT and WES50 and WES51. I've also noticed some other units that appear to be temperature controlled, and less expensive than the wellers.
Does anyone have any experience with these?

Xytronics 379 $49.95
http://www.howardelectronics.com/xytronic/379.html

and

this web-tronics house brand model: $39.95
http://www.web-tronics.com/webtronics/autsolirstat.html

This would be for hobbyist use, not day-in day-out work.

Thanks!

Magura · 9th May 2005, 05:36 AM

Weller WECP-20 is from back when weller made their best stations, and those are cheap now. AFIK this brings you the best value.

Mine is like 15 years old by now, never caused no trouble and the tips are reasonably priced.

Magura

studiotech · 9th May 2005, 06:08 AM

I would check out this one. They offer many style tips for a fair price. Had mine for nearly 2 years now with no problems. It is a nice Hakko clone.

http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307

Greg

gmarsh · 10th May 2005, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by studiotech
I would check out this one. They offer many style tips for a fair price. Had mine for nearly 2 years now with no problems. It is a nice Hakko clone.

http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307

Greg

That's a clone of the Hakko 936 ESD, which I own and love.

I've heard nothing but good things about it.

stevesebastianb · 12th May 2005, 03:56 AM

Hi All,

No, Weller can't be beat for quality and durability. The one I have has given 16 years of trouble free service and it is extremely reliable.

I've tried the Hakko's but the end result is I still like the Weller better with their range or different replaceable tips.

Regards,

Steve

tenderland · 12th May 2005, 12:18 PM

Where I work we have Weller , Tenma , Hako
I like the Hako 936 myself , so much so I bought one for home .

Jeff

janneman · 12th May 2005, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stevesebastianb
Hi All,

No, Weller can't be beat for quality and durability. The one I have has given 16 years of trouble free service and it is extremely reliable.
[snip]

Agree. I can beat that by 10 years, still extremely happy with my Weller Temptronic.

Jan Didden

peranders · 12th May 2005, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stevesebastianb
Hi All,

No, Weller can't be beat for quality and durability. The one I have has given 16 years of trouble free service and it is extremely reliable.

I've tried the Hakko's but the end result is I still like the Weller better with their range or different replaceable tips.

I have also used Weller for decades and the good thing is reliability and supply of spare parts.

janneman · 12th May 2005, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by peranders

I have also used Weller for decades and the good thing is reliability and supply of spare parts.

?? ... mine is so reliable, I have no need for spare parts...

Jan Didden

jh6you · 12th May 2005, 01:51 PM

With Multicore lead-free solder 96S, I use Hakko 936 here, and Weller Temtronic WS80 at home. Hakko 936 has a better iron stand. But, for all others, I much prefer Weller WS80. I often do p2p wiring for hobby, hmmm...not skilful. Hmmm... doing with Weller always secures me with better quality soldering.

Hope this info will help.

Regards

9th May 2005, 04:09 AM	#1
David B diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: san francisco	which soldering station? I'm ready to upgrade to a real soldering station and have been checking out the ebay prices for the Weller WTCPT and WES50 and WES51. I've also noticed some other units that appear to be temperature controlled, and less expensive than the wellers. Does anyone have any experience with these? Xytronics 379 $49.95 http://www.howardelectronics.com/xytronic/379.html and this web-tronics house brand model: $39.95 http://www.web-tronics.com/webtronics/autsolirstat.html This would be for hobbyist use, not day-in day-out work. Thanks!

9th May 2005, 05:36 AM	#2
Magura diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Denmark, Viborg	Weller WECP-20 is from back when weller made their best stations, and those are cheap now. AFIK this brings you the best value. Mine is like 15 years old by now, never caused no trouble and the tips are reasonably priced. Magura __________________ Everything is possible....to do the impossible just takes a little while longer. www.class-a-labs.com

12th May 2005, 03:56 AM	#5
stevesebastianb diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hong Kong	Weller can't be beat Hi All, No, Weller can't be beat for quality and durability. The one I have has given 16 years of trouble free service and it is extremely reliable. I've tried the Hakko's but the end result is I still like the Weller better with their range or different replaceable tips. Regards, Steve

12th May 2005, 12:18 PM	#6
tenderland diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: us	IRON Where I work we have Weller , Tenma , Hako I like the Hako 936 myself , so much so I bought one for home . Jeff

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9th May 2005, 06:08 AM	#3
studiotech diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orlando, FLA	I would check out this one. They offer many style tips for a fair price. Had mine for nearly 2 years now with no problems. It is a nice Hakko clone. http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307 Greg

12th May 2005, 01:51 PM	#10
jh6you Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Near to the Pacific Ocean	With Multicore lead-free solder 96S, I use Hakko 936 here, and Weller Temtronic WS80 at home. Hakko 936 has a better iron stand. But, for all others, I much prefer Weller WS80. I often do p2p wiring for hobby, hmmm...not skilful. Hmmm... doing with Weller always secures me with better quality soldering. Hope this info will help. Regards

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