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| KungFuJosh:
--- Quote from: DaneLaw on August 21, 2023, 04:15:00 am ---(no idea where mine is) --- End quote --- Search for Hakko 191212 and you can get replacements. Direct from Hakko: https://hakkousa.com/191-212-replacement-sensor-for-fg-100b-100-101-tip-themometer.html I think the generic sets are under $10 on eBay. |
| wraper:
Chinese sensors should be just fine, It's quite difficult to screw up when making type K thermocouple. On other hand, screwing up with the device is much easier, especially when you cannot be bothered with calibration and don't care about cold junction (room temperature) compensation. |
| AmnevaR:
--- Quote from: KungFuJosh on August 21, 2023, 02:45:33 am ---Two things to also consider regarding accuracy: the tip sensors are disposable, and can only accurately measure a limited amount of times. It is also sometimes helpful to use a drop of solder as a heat bridge. --- End quote --- You are absolutely right. I have to measure temperature of soldering irons at work once a month. I want to add that those sensors are crap. I can't get more than 20 measurements out of one sensor. The temperature reading starts jumping all over the place when the sensor starts to fail. Of course, I didn't overheat them - one measurement is no longer than 10 seconds. We bit the bullet and bought a few of these "better" AS5000 sensors: https://uk.farnell.com/hakko/as5000/long-life-sensor-soldering-thermometer/dp/3585821 I have already taken several hundred measurements with one sensor without any problems. If you want to frequently measure temperature of soldering irons I would recommend to get a better sensor and save money in a long run. |
| jonpaul:
Most accurate is type K thermocouple, thin guage wire , Fluke temperatur meters like model Fluke 51 or Kiethley 871. Jon |
| JimKnopf:
@AmnevaR --- Quote from: AmnevaR on August 21, 2023, 01:54:26 pm --- We bit the bullet and bought a few of these "better" AS5000 sensors: https://uk.farnell.com/hakko/as5000/long-life-sensor-soldering-thermometer/dp/3585821 I have already taken several hundred measurements with one sensor without any problems. If you want to frequently measure temperature of soldering irons I would recommend to get a better sensor and save money in a long run. --- End quote --- Feels a bit like putting lipstick on a pig, i paid 40 Euro, double the price of the FG-100 clone, but i will try the result for educational purpose. |
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