@NareshBrd , yes, I know CoolerMaster well. The Hyper 212 has been in several of my builds. However, Amazon Japan wants ¥5200 for one, which is absurd!
Hi Tony, it is just the 0s. I have no other Aleph amps to compare to. I paid 2.2kEur and the unit was professionally recapped a year ago.
The cool thing about living in California is that the NP/PL factory is about 400 miles North for us.
When I was looking for a used pair consumer made Aleph 2 amps I called the factory about recapping them.... they do it. I got quoted 1000 bucks if I delivered and pick them up... A nice trip for the wife and yours truly to Reno and back.
This was about 5 years ago.
But, I couldn't find any used ones, so I went the DIY way.
Nice one.
Not quite as nice as yours, but I bought a Micronta 22-207 analogue meter a while back; one of their better models with 100,000 ohms/volt on DC.
I like using it where best accuracy isn't required.
Not quite as nice as yours, but I bought a Micronta 22-207 analogue meter a while back; one of their better models with 100,000 ohms/volt on DC.
I like using it where best accuracy isn't required.
Early electronics and tube testers depend on an average responding meter to agree with the schematic readings. A VTVM is peak responding, and a modern RMS responding one will give different readings on non-sine waveforms, especially rectified (not filtered) DC common in tube testers.
I had to buy a Simpson 260 6p a few years ago to align tube testers.
I had to buy a Simpson 260 6p a few years ago to align tube testers.
That station may well cost you in switches over the years.
I used to have a shop full of similar stations, I had to have spares and spare parts. I still have a 12 VDC model which has been very helpful remotely, and a couple original stations.
Great find though!
I used to have a shop full of similar stations, I had to have spares and spare parts. I still have a 12 VDC model which has been very helpful remotely, and a couple original stations.
Great find though!
Which switch? The magnastat? I used such Wellers for years in a row in the past and never had one failing. I learnt that they sometimes die but more so in workshops where they are powered on the whole day. I returned a Chinese electronic station with OLED, power save etc. because of this find. Old Wellers are pure quality. Rather an old Weller than a new chinese.
They were trendsetters in the past. Even when everything was still affordable Weller stuff was already crazy expensive 😀
They were trendsetters in the past. Even when everything was still affordable Weller stuff was already crazy expensive 😀
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Hi Jean-Paul,
I had 10 or more WTCPN stations running in the shop, and a couple older, skinnier ones. They were fine for a while, then we started to go through the magnetic switches, a few heaters but mostly switches. Replacement switches died even faster (Weller). I bought a "Solomon" temperature controlled station, SL-30. They also went under the name of "Pro's Kit" and others. It was cheaper, worked better and far less failure-prone than any Weller. I even got the schematic from the OEM and rebuilt mine, I'm still using it. So I bought those from then on. They ran 8 hours a day, not unreasonable. I only lost one due to the transformer failing. Couple power switches. I lost a couple plugs where the iron assy plugged into the base as well. The smaller, hard-wired ones didn't fail.
I can just report what I experienced. I had a large population of those Weller stations and had a very high failure rate. Were they on all day? Sure they were, we were an electronic service shop. But, guess what? All my other stations are used the same way and have low failure rates. I'm also using a KSGER station (AliExpress) and those are really good as well. The SL-30 delivers more heat, but takes longer to warm up.
Anyway, the Weller stations were the best at the time I bought them. You had a great find for the money. I'm sure it will treat you well and I hope it does.
I had 10 or more WTCPN stations running in the shop, and a couple older, skinnier ones. They were fine for a while, then we started to go through the magnetic switches, a few heaters but mostly switches. Replacement switches died even faster (Weller). I bought a "Solomon" temperature controlled station, SL-30. They also went under the name of "Pro's Kit" and others. It was cheaper, worked better and far less failure-prone than any Weller. I even got the schematic from the OEM and rebuilt mine, I'm still using it. So I bought those from then on. They ran 8 hours a day, not unreasonable. I only lost one due to the transformer failing. Couple power switches. I lost a couple plugs where the iron assy plugged into the base as well. The smaller, hard-wired ones didn't fail.
I can just report what I experienced. I had a large population of those Weller stations and had a very high failure rate. Were they on all day? Sure they were, we were an electronic service shop. But, guess what? All my other stations are used the same way and have low failure rates. I'm also using a KSGER station (AliExpress) and those are really good as well. The SL-30 delivers more heat, but takes longer to warm up.
Anyway, the Weller stations were the best at the time I bought them. You had a great find for the money. I'm sure it will treat you well and I hope it does.
First revision without the ring in the handtool I guess?!
Never had quality issues with WTCP-S, WECP-20 and the later WSD81 80W versions. Every repair company had these for a reason. I have a 130W duo station that also is reliable. I think it is an expensive but good brand. More recent models seem not to be as reliable.
Never had quality issues with WTCP-S, WECP-20 and the later WSD81 80W versions. Every repair company had these for a reason. I have a 130W duo station that also is reliable. I think it is an expensive but good brand. More recent models seem not to be as reliable.
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Yeah, it was a really early one. Skinny thing (I loved it). That one outlasted all the others.
I don't remember a ring, so I'm not sure what you are talking about. I'd need to see it to remember as I haven't used it for a very long time now.
I don't remember a ring, so I'm not sure what you are talking about. I'd need to see it to remember as I haven't used it for a very long time now.
The first had a sleek handtool with a cable retaining plastic screw. These were less reliable but these were used by the Romans. Really a very long time ago.
The “new” version has a reinforced cable entry that resembles 2 rings.
The “new” version has a reinforced cable entry that resembles 2 rings.
Hi Jean-Paul,
I would have to dig it out and look at it. I simply never paid much attention to the cable entry. I did notice the newer ones had larger bases and a plug for the iron assy. Thinking about it, I would remember a screw I would think. I don't believe mine had a screw holding the cable. The transformers were potted in on these. The new ones had lighter plastic cases and the transformer was mounted in the open.
I would have to dig it out and look at it. I simply never paid much attention to the cable entry. I did notice the newer ones had larger bases and a plug for the iron assy. Thinking about it, I would remember a screw I would think. I don't believe mine had a screw holding the cable. The transformers were potted in on these. The new ones had lighter plastic cases and the transformer was mounted in the open.
I just picked up a neato mini 60 MHz digital scope from LeCroy for $150 plus tax. Still in box, with probes and manuals included. There's a USB port in front for data capture. I now have a bona-fide digital scope with USB support.
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Hi wrenchone,
Was that new, used or new old stock? Model #?
One thing I found. You'll want to keep your analogue scope.
Was that new, used or new old stock? Model #?
One thing I found. You'll want to keep your analogue scope.
