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Hakko FX-888 soldering station discontinued
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.
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--- Quote from: saturation on November 30, 2012, 12:17:29 pm ---...doesn't include the $30-40 each tips.
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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. ;)
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Tips for the FX-888 cost about US $5 each on average. Perhaps another advantage of the FX-888 over the FX-951?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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).
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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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