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Bad soldering iron - maybe even worse
amyk:
I suspect these do have real temperature control, but the triac has failed. It could be a clone of this Hakko:
http://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_fx600.html
Take it apart and have a look inside... and we'd all like a look too. :)
Arjunan M R:
I am happy that I am not the only one using a soldering iron without temperature control and directly mains powered. :)
strawberry:
Best way how to lift PCB tracks
fixit7:
--- Quote from: Gyro on June 17, 2019, 06:04:26 pm ---You're being very over-optimistic if you expect to get decent temperature control for $10. Electrically safe would be quite an achievement (especially with a 2 pin mains plug).
P.S. A glowing tip sounds like a shorted Triac in the 'lamp dimmer' circuit.
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If you have a criticism, maybe offer how to fix it?
Andy
fixit7:
--- Quote from: MosherIV on June 17, 2019, 06:35:43 pm ---A number others on this forum have recommended the Bakon 950d soldering station.
It is a T12/T15 tip based soldering station. Full temperature control.
You can get it for around $25
I think it come this cheap because they do not supply a decent stand for it.
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Temp. adjustable from 180-450 °C(ie.356-842°F)
5 Preset Temp. 250/300/350/400/450°C
Digital display,easy to calibrate
come with 3 tips (heater intergrated) for various soldering applications
Uses T12 intergrated tip,no need to change heater,heats up in seconds
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