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Soldering station SMD+THT: Hakko or Chinese?!?

zio_mangrovia

Aug 30, 2015
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I need new soldering iron and hot air solder for tht, smd components; my budget is about 200-230 euro.
I have doubts if to buy combo station or single solders.
I thought to these 2 solutions:
1- FX-888D (http://www.batterfly.com/shop/hakko_fx-888d)+ general Chinese hot air gun (I don't know what to buy too)
2- Combo station Yihua 992DA (http://www.ebay.it/itm/STAZIONE-SAL...985079?hash=item33a172c3b7:g:md8AAOSw5ZBWL04f)

I know a welder technician, with good skills, can solder smd components with only soldering iron so I could to think to Hakko FX-951 (http://www.batterfly.com/shop/hakko-fx951)
People think Hakko is only famous brand and at this price level, components inside these devices are not different to Chinese ones.
What do you suggest me please?
 

dorke

Jun 20, 2015
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The first question to ask is :
Do you intend the equipment for "professional use", repair or hobby projects ?
That is determent by the "usage time" and quality of work needed.

If it is for "pro" go for the best quality equipment in your budget .
for hobby go for the china stuff.
I myself,use separate hot hair and solder.
but there are situations in which a combo is preferred(place on table,kind of actual work etc.)
 

dorke

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I use this hot air and very pleased with it.
I have a Weller WECP-20 soldering station ,if you can get one(used?) it will serve you good.
But,
you can buy a cheap Chinese one,the important thing is good quality tips and shapes.

If it suites you better you can get a Chinese combo .
 
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