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How good is a Weller Soldering Station?

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JonPyro:
I have a weller PU81 (old School!) but it is a fantastic iron!

Orlando:
Thank you all for your answers!! I think I´m buying one :D

GregDunn:
Just to provide a bit of balance - Weller was always the go-to brand for soldering irons, but approximately since they bought Ungar (the superior brand IMHO) they have ceased to be the innovator that they once were.  The newer irons aren't really any better than what they made years ago.  I have an old temperature-controlled Ungar 9000 which has lasted for decades, and other than the sort of clunky slide-switch setting control, it's better than the contemporary Weller irons I used at my previous job.  It still has the separate - and no longer made - heating element in the handle, though, so I realized I'd need to replace it eventually.

Recently I had a chance to buy that Weller, or a complete Hakko FX-951 system (both were refurbished) for a similar price.  I got the Hakko and have no regrets; the T12/T15 tips are excellent and insure that when you replace the tip you get a brand new heating element to go with it.  There isn't much to go wrong with the electronics.  I don't need a professional station or single degree temperature accuracy, and for the price it was a bargain.  It might be worth looking for a refurbished high-end station; you could save hundreds of $$$ and still get a top-notch station.

Orlando:
Thank you very much

Mp3:
Since the op seems to be satisfied i wanted to mention i have no reference points for soldering irons aside from a $10 radio shack iron I bought probably 2 decades ago and the non digital version Hakko 888 i currently have and have used for about 8 years. Great iron but i have broken the actual iron parts twice, both times in the removable cable between the iron and heater unit. Wondering if i should get another 888 iron and keep using it or go for a different brand. Never heard of the Metcal but it looks nice. I used Weller stations when i was in university and those seemed nice to me, but the non digital ones dont always seem to get as high praise as the Hakko.

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