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X-Tronic XTS-8080 -- Is it safe?

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JJST:
Well, I'm a writer making a writer's wage... not independently wealthy by any means. But if the X-Tronic is a safety hazard, I would help my brother out, who is currently taking paid online classes for electronics. and on a tight budget.

As I think he has said, this isn't the time for top of the line gear and spending a lot of money, it's about just getting usable equipment for him to practice with and apply some of what he is learning. My main concern was if this is a safe unit for him to do it with. He can upgrade when he starts making his own money with his skills.

I know that he wanted a combo unit for the space-saving. He looked at even cheaper units, but even he thought that they were dodgy.

Regards,
--James

SpinDoctor:
see this is what i dont get
Everyone except westfw says that the xtronic is cheap chinese crap

then they say to get the quick station

What's the difference   
they are both foreign

And if mine is really a piece of junk thatll start a forest fire like james thinks, then what is a good solder and hot air for the same price as the xtronic?

wraper:

--- Quote from: SpinDoctor on October 31, 2018, 02:58:54 pm ---What's the difference   
they are both foreign

--- End quote ---
The difference is that you paid almost twice of what it actually costs, therefore expect quality as if you bought it for $130. BTW don't expect that built in PSU can output maximum 5A current for prolonged time and not fail. Quick has proven to make excellent equipment at reasonable price. At least heater should be thermally protected thus preventing from possible fire.

SpinDoctor:
Ok heres the thing.  This the a quick hot sir station
Quick 861DW 1000W Digital Rework Station with LCD Display https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EID23J6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jdF2BbRWV1PHS

alone it is more expensive than my xtronic and has no reviews st all
but forget that
here is another unit
VIPFIX 110V 1000W QUICK 861DW Hot Air Station with 3Pcs Free Nozzles Original Soldering Station for iPhone Miro Soldering Rework (Full Set) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7KL943/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6eF2BbDZTNBDK

this one is the exact same unit just with gray paint instead of white.
How fo we know that quick is not doing the same as xtronic?

I really dont understand the point you are trying to make wraper, or what it has to do with my unit burning down a house, or why people think one is safe and one is not

wraper:

--- Quote from: SpinDoctor on October 31, 2018, 06:24:19 pm ---Ok heres the thing.  This the a quick hot sir station
Quick 861DW 1000W Digital Rework Station with LCD Display https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EID23J6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jdF2BbRWV1PHS

alone it is more expensive than my xtronic and has no reviews st all
but forget that
here is another unit
VIPFIX 110V 1000W QUICK 861DW Hot Air Station with 3Pcs Free Nozzles Original Soldering Station for iPhone Miro Soldering Rework (Full Set) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7KL943/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6eF2BbDZTNBDK

this one is the exact same unit just with gray paint instead of white.
How fo we know that quick is not doing the same as xtronic?

I really dont understand the point you are trying to make wraper, or what it has to do with my unit burning down a house, or why people think one is safe and one is not

--- End quote ---
Did anyone suggest you buying 861DW?  |O, people including me suggested buying <$100 model. I'm not aware of single Quick that melted like W.E.P. Build quality is better and needed thermal protection is in place unlike crappy W.E.P units. Also when I was working in repair business in a decade ago, Quick was among the equipment authorized by Motorola. BTW 861DW has plenty of positive reviews, teardowns and even videos from popular bloggers.

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