Xytronic Hi-Power LF-1000. Working fine then suddenly temperature reading shot up from 320 ish (C) to 450ish, while the iron went cold.
Just in the middle of a build (but then I guess you're bound to be soldering when it breaks).
Anyone had experience of fixing these ? What's likely to be gone ?
Just in the middle of a build (but then I guess you're bound to be soldering when it breaks).
Anyone had experience of fixing these ? What's likely to be gone ?
Thanks will check around for loose connections. I have a back up iron - just don't fancy having to complete my build with it.
Hmmm ... nothing loose and everything continuity tests as far as I can get to to test. Took the iron connector apart too, again nothing loose or shorting and everything continuity tests between the cables and the pins.
I could try getting a new iron for it, but that may not be worth it especially as the fault may not be there. There aren't enough handymen left - time was I could have found a guy in a corner shop to test and fix it. Would hate to junk it - been a good station.
I could try getting a new iron for it, but that may not be worth it especially as the fault may not be there. There aren't enough handymen left - time was I could have found a guy in a corner shop to test and fix it. Would hate to junk it - been a good station.
Let us know if you find anything. Concentrate on the temperature sensor circuit. I expect it is a thermistor, so it shouldn't read short. Even hand warmth should change the reading, so you can give it a rough test. For a more thorough test, take the tip out and insert the backup iron into the hole. Your resistance should now change a lot. There are tests you can make to track down the problem.
I had a station that was a great one. It acted up, so I went through it and found a ton of bad capacitors. The station was about 20 years old at that point, and now it is working perfectly again. I bought a new one (same one!), so I'll keep that as a spare. It is well worth keeping your old station running! I recently had to replace the 23 year old iron in it. The heating element went open. Still well worth keeping it going. So I had, and still have my great station.
Oh, I took the time to calibrate the temperature display in all functions. Now it is a way better station than new ones that cost a lot more. So you see, your efforts will reward you every time you use the old station.
-Chris
I had a station that was a great one. It acted up, so I went through it and found a ton of bad capacitors. The station was about 20 years old at that point, and now it is working perfectly again. I bought a new one (same one!), so I'll keep that as a spare. It is well worth keeping your old station running! I recently had to replace the 23 year old iron in it. The heating element went open. Still well worth keeping it going. So I had, and still have my great station.
Oh, I took the time to calibrate the temperature display in all functions. Now it is a way better station than new ones that cost a lot more. So you see, your efforts will reward you every time you use the old station.
-Chris
Hi Nigel,
Don't feel bad. I had Weller stations. They dropped faster than flies. I finally bought my cheap station out of desperation. Best soldering station I have ever had. I replaced all the Weller stations in my shop with these as the Wellers died. Mine is made by "Solomon", digital display. The maker supported me with a schematic when I needed it. He OEMs many other names as well, typically selling for ~ $100 CDN, a little more now.
You may have guessed, I recommend his products to anyone having a problem these days. Look up Solomon and buy a station that looks like it (probably his company made it). It also helps tip life if you don't run it too hot. I now run around 230 ~ 250 °C depending on what I am working on. For heavy work I'll go up to 300 C.
-Chris
Don't feel bad. I had Weller stations. They dropped faster than flies. I finally bought my cheap station out of desperation. Best soldering station I have ever had. I replaced all the Weller stations in my shop with these as the Wellers died. Mine is made by "Solomon", digital display. The maker supported me with a schematic when I needed it. He OEMs many other names as well, typically selling for ~ $100 CDN, a little more now.
You may have guessed, I recommend his products to anyone having a problem these days. Look up Solomon and buy a station that looks like it (probably his company made it). It also helps tip life if you don't run it too hot. I now run around 230 ~ 250 °C depending on what I am working on. For heavy work I'll go up to 300 C.
-Chris
They sometimes loose connections in where they plug into the station...
and or..... I worked for a electronics manf and sometimes the soldering iron just needs a small thump on the table and it would work for weeks....we had maybe 300 soldering stations going at once.. once in a while something went bad or needed soldered inside,, but that was more rare... i fixed anything when i was not testing and repairing boards on the assembly line.
and or..... I worked for a electronics manf and sometimes the soldering iron just needs a small thump on the table and it would work for weeks....we had maybe 300 soldering stations going at once.. once in a while something went bad or needed soldered inside,, but that was more rare... i fixed anything when i was not testing and repairing boards on the assembly line.
All good tips - thanks. I'll check all the thermistors and resolder the pins.
This is the replacement wand, but £34 plus postage doesn't seem worth it.
Xytronic 210ESD Replacement Soldering Iron | Rapid Online
This is the replacement wand, but £34 plus postage doesn't seem worth it.
Xytronic 210ESD Replacement Soldering Iron | Rapid Online
HAKKO907 Soldering Station Iron Handle for HAKKO 907/ESD 907 936 937 928 926 IND - US$5.76
Are the handles all interchangeable ?
Are the handles all interchangeable ?
NP - thanks for trying to help. I'll try the above suggestions to fix this.
If that fails this is looking attractive. In stock local to me, £40 and a spare wand for a tenner. Good reviews on the Maplins site - anyone any experience ?
60W Mains LCD Solder Station | Maplin
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