Hakko fx-888d (OEM) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ytech15
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2016, 08:21:34 pm
content: Hey,I am planning to get a backup soldering station in addition to those I have now.I saw a lot of recommendations about the Hakko fx-888d, from my research I saw only OEM version available, should I take some things in mind before buying?Thanks

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2016, 08:29:47 pm
content: Do you understand what "OEM" means? OEM certainly is not the same as counterfeit which is sold everywhere. Get one from Tequipment, for example.

author: ytech15
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2016, 08:44:17 pm
content: Thanks for your reply.I do understand what OEM stands for, I am planning to buy it on eBay ( I need 220-240vac version,http://www.ebay.com/itm/311143784532). I would also like to hear from anyone who has experience with this station...

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2016, 08:50:38 pm
content: Quote from: ytech15 on January 13, 2016, 08:44:17 pm100% fake at the price which is rather close to the genuine 220V version in the EU and significantly higher than 120V version in the US. May I ask why do you need 220V version? Guess you are not in USA as your profile says?

author: TechItApart
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2016, 08:57:37 pm
content: Quote from: ytech15 on January 13, 2016, 08:44:17 pmWraper convinced me to get the ERSA Nano station, it's 230V and can be bought from Germany. I am informed that it is a superior station to the Hakko FX-888D for not much more money.It hasn't arrived yet but everyone who has one seems to like it, take a look.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2016, 09:01:54 pm
content: Quote from: TechItApart on January 13, 2016, 08:57:37 pmOr get Pico if you are ok with not being ESD safe and a bit short on money. Though brand choice is highly region dependent. I personally own two of I-CON 2 with three i-tools and X-tool.Quote from: ytech15 on January 13, 2016, 08:44:17 pmOriginal equipment manufacturer - company which makes parts for genuine equipment, nothing to do with what Chinese sellers use it for. Just say fake if you mean fake, without making it sound better.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2016, 09:08:43 pm
content: Quote from: TechItApart on January 13, 2016, 08:57:37 pmHere in the US as is the OP flag, we don't see 230V Hakko FX-888D stations. They are 120V and sell for under $100 USD. the Icon Nano sells for $245 USD and will require a step up transformer. I would also like to know why ytech15 needs a 230V version.

author: ytech15
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2016, 09:15:28 pm
content: Quote from: wraper on January 13, 2016, 08:50:38 pmdidn't noticed that the location was set to USA. I updated it.I need a 220V version since I live in Amsterdam and here we use 220v.if most eBay sellers are not reliable, Do you consider amazon.com more reliable?Thanks& sorry for the incorrect location

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2016, 09:19:44 pm
content: There are a lot of fakes on amazon as they are sold by sellers the same way as on ebay. Batterfly is authorized Hakko distributorhttp://www.batterfly.com/shop/hakko_fx-888d

author: ytech15
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2016, 09:40:45 pm
content: Thanks,just found a good deal at Batterfly...

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2016, 01:43:39 am
content: Quote from: ytech15 on January 13, 2016, 09:40:45 pmThey have the best pricing I've seen in the EU/UK for Hakko gear.If you ever decide to make an upgrade, Ersa is really worth considering (excellent equipment, tip selection, and a better value than Weller or Hakko in the EU/UK market IMHO).

author: Gromitt
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2016, 12:20:15 pm
content: Quote from: ytech15 on January 13, 2016, 09:40:45 pmJust remember that the prices on Batterfly does not include VAT.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2016, 04:17:06 pm
content: Quote from: wraper on January 13, 2016, 09:01:54 pmIndeed. OEM is the exactoppositeof counterfeit!!