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| SLJ:
As a comparison, I just bought 5 different Weller tips yesterday for the WES51 and WESD51 for $3.49 each. |
| saturation:
You're right, but the median range is far higher than FX888. But, rather than take our estimates readers can check for themselves here. http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=49&PID=4482&Page=5 Note, Hakko USA prices includes S&H. --- Quote from: IanB on November 30, 2012, 05:56:57 pm --- --- Quote from: nanofrog on November 30, 2012, 05:26:56 pm --- --- Quote from: saturation on November 30, 2012, 12:17:29 pm ---...doesn't include the $30-40 each tips. --- End quote --- The majority of the common tip profiles used are a lot cheaper than $30 from what I've seen for US pricing ($10 - 20 range). Which should be an easier pill to swallow. ;) --- End quote --- Tips for the FX-888 cost about US $5 each on average. Perhaps another advantage of the FX-888 over the FX-951? --- End quote --- |
| IanB:
--- Quote from: saturation on November 30, 2012, 06:35:38 pm ---You're right, but the median range is far higher than FX888. But, rather than take our estimates readers can check for themselves here. http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=49&PID=4482&Page=5 Note, Hakko USA prices includes S&H. --- End quote --- The FX-888 tips are just simple metal tips, whereas the FX-951 tips are a complete assembly with heating element and temperature sensor included. It is no surprise they cost more. |
| nanofrog:
--- Quote from: IanB on November 30, 2012, 05:56:57 pm ---Tips for the FX-888 cost about US $5 each on average. Perhaps another advantage of the FX-888 over the FX-951? --- End quote --- Purely based on cost, sure. Any of the older tech based stations should have this advantage (just plated copper, no heater or sensor tech). --- Quote from: IanB on November 30, 2012, 06:59:04 pm ---The FX-888 tips are just simple metal tips, whereas the FX-951 tips are a complete assembly with heating element and temperature sensor included. It is no surprise they cost more. --- End quote --- Comparing similar technology, Hakko's T15 series seems to be easier on the wallet than say JBC or similar tips from other vendors I've looked at (Janel, HMC, and All-Spec for pricing). It's even one of the reasons I didn't go with JBC or the WRMP iron with my current station, as I didn't want to pay ~$30 per per tip at that time (FX-951 wasn't out at the time). |
| cwalex:
--- Quote from: nanofrog on December 01, 2012, 12:16:32 am --- --- Quote from: IanB on November 30, 2012, 05:56:57 pm ---Tips for the FX-888 cost about US $5 each on average. Perhaps another advantage of the FX-888 over the FX-951? --- End quote --- Purely based on cost, sure. Any of the older tech based stations should have this advantage (just plated copper, no heater or sensor tech). --- Quote from: IanB on November 30, 2012, 06:59:04 pm ---The FX-888 tips are just simple metal tips, whereas the FX-951 tips are a complete assembly with heating element and temperature sensor included. It is no surprise they cost more. --- End quote --- Comparing similar technology, Hakko's T15 series seems to be easier on the wallet than say JBC or similar tips from other vendors I've looked at (Janel, HMC, and All-Spec for pricing). It's even one of the reasons I didn't go with JBC or the WRMP iron with my current station, as I didn't want to pay ~$30 per per tip at that time (FX-951 wasn't out at the time). --- End quote --- JBC tips should last longer though since the iron sleeps whenever you put the handle in the stand and hibernates after a preset time. I think the FX-951 does the same but don't quote me on that. |
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