Resistance Measurement vs High Frequency Eddy Heating Soldering Stations - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2012, 05:25:57 pm
content: Aka the Hakko FX-951/JBC vs. Metcal/Quick 202D/203HWell i decide i need to upgrade from my 936, 50W ain't enough and i'm looking at the Quick 203H vs. FX-951 ( The FX-951 i'm looking at is a krone .. )I'll be all ears

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2012, 05:42:28 pm
content: JBC hands down. Adjustable temp and as fast or faster than metcal for heat up and thermal recovery. Tip change is just as fast as metcal but you dont need to touch the tip. I am unbelievably happy with my unit.Can you do this with either of the other units? can you even get the tip? The tip temp is set at 260C! I did this video...

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2012, 05:52:09 pm
content: Thanks rob!I'd be looking at the FX-951 ( well it's resistance measurement too and has the heater on the tip )

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2012, 06:15:17 pm
content: I know this is from JBC but i think it is validwww.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/download.php?id=401508alsohttp://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=952504

author: bingo600
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2012, 04:21:52 pm
content: I have a Quick-202D , and i really like it.It's fast (13 sec from turn on to 340 deg C) , autoturn-off after xx minutes.Lots of tips , tips have own thermocouple.I posted some pics. herehttp://www.avrfreaks.net/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=938537#938537I really like it , & the price.eB.. Germany w. 3 tips : 270617054171He's got extra tips for 5.35€/Bingo

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2012, 07:08:18 pm
content: Yes, Quick is nice but i have a few nigglingsThe FX-951 has a massive ranges of tips but of course not that cheapHere's two choices i can't decide at allQuick3102 $102 of my money120W version of Quick203H at only 65$ of my money*I quickly made up my mind: FX-951 clone at 40$ .... Why not buy 2? Nah that's unneccesary considering the Quick is 120W but i doubt the heat recovery is any good being an non-integrated heater BUT they do say it goes from 200-350 in 5secs ...

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2012, 01:16:48 am
content: JBC has no competition, best silicon cable, thinest cable, longest lasting tips, fastert recovery, 5 year warranty and no bad feedback from users, I think it laso has shortest distance between handle and tip. What else do you need?8 years old JBC AD2700 is still faster than newest Metcal MX5000 series.

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2012, 01:32:34 am
content: +2 Also have an unbelivable range of tip styles.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2012, 02:50:16 am
content: I can't afford a JBC ...

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2012, 03:00:05 am
content: Then the 951 looks like a good choice

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2012, 05:06:36 am
content: Quote from: T4P on August 30, 2012, 02:50:16 amWhat's your budget?

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2012, 05:20:21 am
content: Very tight budget here, at most 200$

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2012, 10:01:52 am
content: Quote from: T4P on August 30, 2012, 05:20:21 amOuch. I suspect that's going to be tough for a professional station given your location. A genuine Hakko FX-951 goes for $250 here in the US, and given past discussions, I'd be shocked if you could touch one locally for near that.Would a decent used station be an option, assuming you can find one?If you have family or friends here in the US, that might be the way to go if the numbers work out. Worth checking out IMHO if you can.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2012, 02:56:05 pm
content: Thanks nano, for your concernNot really looking for a professional station but i guess i'll settle for a FX-951 KroneMight be a mockery might be a great time for review and shaming session

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2012, 09:07:20 pm
content: Here you go:http://www.ebay.com/itm/JBC-solder-station-AD-2700-FREE-SHIPPING-/330775839510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d03c6c316!

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 31, 2012, 07:57:16 am
content: Quote from: T4P on August 30, 2012, 02:56:05 pmThought you were after a genuine Hakko if possible.Hope the Krone version works well, and look forward for a review & teardown.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 31, 2012, 09:28:36 am
content: If i was after one i would easily have the budget for a JBC because i tend to buy equipments that is in the middle of my budgetBut in any caseQuote from: nanofrog on August 31, 2012, 07:57:16 am