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author: staxquad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2013, 08:11:44 am
content: Hakko FX888-23BY US plug $70.99 USD (22 left)http://www.ewdsolutions.com/default.aspx?page=item+detail&itemcode=HAK-FX888-23BY&gclid=CJ3rzMvFsLYCFeZFMgodaFsAGA

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2013, 10:35:57 am
content: I wonder if i could buy two and wire the transformer primaries in series.Probably get unbalanced as the current would be different on each unit due to switching and temp setting.

author: staxquad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2013, 11:23:23 am
content: Quote from: Psi on April 04, 2013, 10:35:57 amhttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/500w-step-up-and-step-down-transformer-/181113182065?pt=AU_B_I_Electrical_Test_Equipment&hash=item2a2b2fd771I've had a 350VA Stavol for years:Input: 50 V to 130 V a/c or 160 V to 240 V a/cOutput: regulated 110 V or 220 V a/c @ 350 Watt.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2013, 12:19:56 pm
content: Thanks. For US buyers the cost of their shipping is high, if you buy from any Amazon seller with free shipping its cheaper by $10.

author: ddavidebor
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2013, 01:33:19 pm
content: Quote from: staxquad on April 04, 2013, 08:11:44 amHi, how much is shipping to italy?

author: staxquad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2013, 08:49:26 pm
content: Quote from: saturation on April 04, 2013, 12:19:56 pmSomebody probably purchased a whole lot (12 gone) at that price with one shipping cost.

author: jebcom
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2013, 02:04:52 am
content: After using Wellers for more than 30 years, I just bought one of these, and I like it. Good deal if shipping isn't too high. This model seems to be discontinued, replaced by digital readout/pushbutton set version. I prefer the knob and dial; +/- 3 or 4 or 5 degrees just doesn't matter; knob is quicker and easier. (But the display might be a better power-on indicator.) You'll need extra tips, and Hakko has a good selection. I bought a bigger tip, a smaller tip, and a bent tip, US $6 - $9 each.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2013, 02:55:51 am
content: I prefer when it has a LED/LCD display. Preferably two, set temp and actual temp.It takes to long to work out the temperature if you have to read the text around the knob and work out where the line is.up/down buttons and 6 preset buttons would be fine though.I'd probably have300320350380400450

author: amspire
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2013, 05:18:38 am
content: Quote from: Psi on April 04, 2013, 10:35:57 amApparently it is cheaper to change Australia to 110V then it is to change a Hakko FX888 to 240V.

author: Drhappyness
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 22, 2013, 11:40:17 am
content: how much for shipping to Israel?

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 22, 2013, 07:15:09 pm
content: Quote from: staxquad on April 04, 2013, 11:23:23 amJust FYI. These "AC regulators" are actually ferroresonant regulators. They basically work by transforming the voltage to higher than desired and then knock it back down by saturating the transformer. Some designs of these things do not produce a nice clean sine wave on the output but something rather messy.

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 05:31:57 pm
content: Quote from: Lightages on May 22, 2013, 07:15:09 pmIf you read the brochure, it says the control system is "DC Servo Motor", so I think it's actually an automatic variac.

author: KD0CAC John
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2013, 02:27:36 pm
content: Are you sold out ?The link shows nothing and a search is also nothing .

author: staxquad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2013, 10:52:18 pm
content: Quote from: KD0CAC John on May 27, 2013, 02:27:36 pmdiscontinued productseems like FRY'S still has stock, $84.99 + $9.99 shipping, or check store availability near you for free pickup (and applicable sales tax in your State)http://www.frys.com/product/6508443