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Soldering iron upgrade from Hakko 888?
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Mp3:
Hello all,

Ive been using the same Hakko 888 (non-digital) for almost 10 years. I've already replaced the iron component itself because the wires always start breaking on the inside, so the unit cuts power on and off, i go to solder and find the tips gone cold, etc...

Now it's time to replace the iron again and i am wondering if i should give up on the 888 and get something else.

What iron at least as good as the 888 would people recommend?

Or is there a more durable iron component i could get somewhere since the 888 itself isn't really the problem?
FotatoPotato:
I would highly recommend the Pace ADS200, I used to have the FX888D and it was great until I got the ADS200. I will never go back to an iron that doesn't have an integrated heating element in the tip, its just so much better at delivering the heat and its very noticeable.

I know the ADS200 is expensive and the tips are also a bit more expensive than a Hakko's tips bit, in my opinion, it is well worth it.

Link: https://paceworldwide.com/ADS200/
Mp3:

--- Quote from: FotatoPotato on March 01, 2019, 03:51:13 am ---I would highly recommend the Pace ADS200, I used to have the FX888D and it was great until I got the ADS200. I will never go back to an iron that doesn't have an integrated heating element in the tip, its just so much better at delivering the heat and its very noticeable.

I know the ADS200 is expensive and the tips are also a bit more expensive than a Hakko's tips bit, in my opinion, it is well worth it.

Link: https://paceworldwide.com/ADS200/

--- End quote ---
Thanks for the suggestion, i think after all the money ive spent on the 888 handles alone i was expecting a MUCH worse price when you said the ADS200 is expensive  ^-^

Will await a few other suggestions or endorsements of the ads200 since i dont need it yesterday exactly but i am getting sick of fixing the 888 iron's cable.
Shock:
Yes you should get a Pace ADS200, I think it's best on the market in that price bracket and you're unlikely to need anything better in a hurry.

Most people go for the instant setback version which includes a cable that signals the station that the iron is in or out of the that stand. Good idea to pickup a few cart tips with the station at the same time to save on shipping later.

Tequipment.net does a 6% discount for Eevblog members and since they do free shipping ~$220 for the ADS200 with instant setback will probably be the best deal around. Request the code if you don't have it already from this thread here.

I did a bit of a write up on the ADS200 which you can read here.
GreyWoolfe:
2 other options are the Hakko FX-951 and a used Metcal MX-500.  That is what I have.
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