Hi Andrew,
i'm looking for the same thing and live in The Netherlands.
As i'm starting in the DIY mechanical keyboard modding i plan to de-solder a few keyboards and don't want to mess around with pumps.
But i don't want to break the bank.. so to say..
My research led me to these options..
Hakko FR-301 sold by Batterfly don't know if they sell it with UK plug but i find it to expensive for €300 without vat.
https://www.batterfly.com/shop/hakko-fr-301my second option was the Aoyue 8800. directly from AoYue distributor in Germany. for arround €120 + €12 shipping to me probably add €10 for you.
http://www.aoyue.eu/aoyue-soldering-hotair-rework-desoldering-station-preheater-repairing/aoyue-desoldering-station-lead-free-solder/aoyue-int8800-desoldering-station-pump-hand-held-type.htmlBut after reading and asking around for a solution that's around the €100 mark as that seems to be the budget level for desoldering solution
A couple of guys recommended the ZD-915 also reviewed by Dave on the channel..
I was looking at the ZD-8915 for €120
https://www.eleshop.nl/zd-8915-desoldeerstation.htmli wanted to get a portable solution as i don't have lots of space and when i'm done desoldering i want to store it out of the way.
That's the reason why i was looking at the 8800 from aoyue..
But on the mechanical keyboard forum and chat one guy told me to go for something like the SD-915 because replacement parts where cheap / low cost ;-) ..
I did find one negative customer experience regarding the 8800 on amazon.com also someone complaining about getting parts for it.
So it seems a valid argument..
It all depends on the space you have and the budget you have..
If you have the space i would go for the "Aoyue 474A++" checkout the review on youtube where the guy tests the older model and the newer one .. seems you would want the older model.. if possible..
The reason i was looking for it.. was that it was solid build nice metal body and easy to replace parts.
price is €180
If your'e like me and starting of and want to spend as little as possible but have it serviceable i would go for the SP-1010DR from these guys. it's €70 and a new gun is €16,61 new heating element is €6,24
https://www.tme.eu/en/details/sp-1010dr/desoldering-stations/solder-peak/from what i have read it's wise to grab a spare gun, one spare sleeve , couple of filters and Nozzles
You don't want to be stuck mid work because of a €1,14 nozzle got to wide ...
It's a store in PL nice low prices and i'm sure they can help you with your UK plug needs.. btw no import fees..
After weeks of looking around i think i'm going with this option.. even if it's to big for me.. i'l just move it after each job..
It's not like i'l be desoldering a keyboard every week.. But i don't feel like spending a whole day on a job and possibly most likely ruining a pcb just because i wanted to save €50.. because i good desoldering pump is also arround €10 and not to mention the hassle and time / pain.