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DEADLY WIRING FAULT ; Atten 858D+ Hot Air Rework Station
matteo_galet:
--- Quote from: justanothercanuck on May 11, 2013, 06:26:40 am ---Is it just me, or does the resistor in the bottom left corner look like it has a bad solder job?
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It looks like those pins got less solder than others, but I'm pretty confident there is enough on the bottom side.
aquaaddict:
--- Quote from: Jimmy the Squid on September 20, 2012, 01:09:00 am ---Just got one of these, and tore it right the heck apart. I was very surprised that find everything in order.
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There was even a shiny holographic Q.C. sticker on the outside. Of course the sticker did say "Qenuine Q.C. Passed". I guess they spell "genuine" with a 'Q' in China.
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I have just ordered this 'Scotle' branded one from ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181140428736?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 as the photo also shows that same holagraphic type sticker; I know you dont always get whats in the ebay pic but interestingly they also have A LOT of pics of the inside of the unit (inc the fan with no bits hacked off) and it (allegedly) undergoing compliance testing.
Seems this seller specialises in rework equipment.
Shame it doesnt have an IEC inlet (easily solved :-/O ) but will be interesting to see how it compares to the pictures and what faults it has; although to be honest for $56 delivered I dont care if it needs a few tweaks before putting it in to service. I'll let you know what its like when it arrives.
Anthony
aquaaddict:
It arrived today, thats about 1 week from the far East to Perth, it was sent DHL which is amazing for the price.
It too has the holographic sticker on the front as per the listing pics.
Fan looks good, nothing cut from it and the pcb in the handle is all neat.
wiring is around the right way, but no attempt to eartg the front or back metal panel so ill scratch some paint off where they join.
only other thing that concerned me was this
the legs dont actually touch but I might reverse the resistors so the leg sticking up and out is pointing towards the cap instead.
one of the nozzles is a loose fit it just rotates so need to bend the 3 liitle tabs on it some more for a good friction fit when rotated to lock in place.
oh and the red plastic lens for the display is a little recessed on one side where it has to much glue under the lip but that may just be being picky on somthing so cheap.
Fized cable with Euro plug supplied with travel adapter, will put iec socket or replace cable.
panel mount fuse and cable relief both addionally glued .
Anthony
Monkeh:
--- Quote from: aquaaddict on June 04, 2013, 08:06:08 am ---Fized cable with Euro plug supplied with travel adapter, will put iec socket or replace cable.
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You know you can replace the plug without changing the entire cable.. right?
aquaaddict:
--- Quote from: Monkeh on June 04, 2013, 08:10:53 am ---You know you can replace the plug without changing the entire cable.. right?
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ha ha yes, but Ill just chop the iec plug off a spare iec mains cable and use that so has moulded mains plug on the other end. I work in IT so I always have spare free iec cables around.
Oh and anyone know what this is?
I am sure it is obvious but I cant see it...
Anthony
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