VERAULT
Veteran Member
So in some situations a solder pump and solder braid just dont cut it for me. I need a good desoldering vacuum system. Back in DEC I bought this one off Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQ6PR6K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I read alot of reviews including some videos on the eevblog. The unit broke in several days (in the middle of me replacing a power switch on a C128). Turns out the units element is only connected to the gun via some cheap plastic tabs that somehow were shorn off. Very disappointing.
I've been doing alot of reading and I think Id like to buy a hakko fr-410 but the $1000.00 US price tag is a bit high for me.
Is there a middle ground for a solid de-solder station? Anyone have some advice?
I read alot of reviews including some videos on the eevblog. The unit broke in several days (in the middle of me replacing a power switch on a C128). Turns out the units element is only connected to the gun via some cheap plastic tabs that somehow were shorn off. Very disappointing.
I've been doing alot of reading and I think Id like to buy a hakko fr-410 but the $1000.00 US price tag is a bit high for me.
Is there a middle ground for a solid de-solder station? Anyone have some advice?
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