Hakko Desoldering Station - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: iceisfun
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 04, 2013, 07:40:26 pm
content: I watched Daves video on the ebay soldering station and loved what I saw, I have a lot of trouble desoldering multi pin packages and have even ruined some boards trying to wiggle things out.I also have a Hakko 888 soldering iron and love it, so I've been looking at the Hakko desoldering station, its a bit expensive but within my price rangeMy question is I don't see the solder catching spring in the Hakko, it looks like it would get filled up with solder much faster.Who has used one of these Hakko desoldering stations and how well do they work and service?

author: AmmoJammo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 04, 2013, 08:01:01 pm
content: Every Hakko soldering station I've seen has a spring (apart from maybe the old ones)

author: DL8RI
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2013, 12:14:58 am
content: Hi!QuoteWhich one?The FM-2024 has no spring.

author: AmmoJammo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2013, 05:41:40 am
content: Quote from: DL8RI on November 05, 2013, 12:14:58 amOH! my mistake!We had one of those at work (or similar) they are complete and utter rubbish!Because the tip is part of the barrel, with the heating element built in, you can't remove the tip to properly clean the barrel, and have to replace the whole element to replace the tip!Now, what would often happen at work, is someone would clean the tip using a small drill bit, and accidentally snap it off in the tip... and you can't get it out!The desoldering guns with the removable tip, you can simply remove it, and knock the broken drill bit back out.I think the company ended up getting rid of it, on ebay... lol

author: iceisfun
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2013, 05:54:09 am
content: I want a good hot air gun too so I'm not sure if I should just get a cheap separate hot air gun or get a multi part stationThe FM-206 is quite expensive but does all 3 quite wellAnd the FM204 is what I was looking at getting

author: DL8RI
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2013, 08:45:04 am
content: To clean it, you can turn the whole heater/tip by 90° and plug it back into the grip.But I also didn't like the FM-2024 at all.

author: mos6502
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2013, 11:48:26 am
content: A self contained unit should work better than a station. A station first has to suck out the air from the hose, so the vacuum buildup is slow and gradual, while a pistol will create more of a jolt of suction.I've been looking at the 808 as well ... here's a review:Too bad there's no 230V version.

author: SLJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2013, 02:51:38 pm
content: I've seen a lot more good reviews on the Hakko 808 than bad ones so I just ordered one. The station is a little out of by budget and since I have two benches the portable should be a better choice for me. Being able to easily scavenge parts should help offset the cost.

author: manticore00
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2013, 04:31:03 pm
content: I recently bought a Hakko 808 from Amazon and it should arrive tomorrow. The reviews on Amazon are overwhelmingly positive and the fact that it compactly stores in a carrying case is a big plus for me too.

author: Terabyte2007
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 06, 2013, 04:06:30 pm
content: Quote from: manticore00 on November 05, 2013, 04:31:03 pmI too bought mine from Amazon and so far it is the best desolder tool I have ever owned. I bought some extra tips of various sizes to accommodate just about any job!

author: SLJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2013, 07:27:03 pm
content: My 808 kit came in today. Grabbed an old board and went to town with it. Man, this thing makes desoldering easy. Stuff just drops off the board. Don't know how I lived with out it all these years.The one think I don't like about the 808 is that the heater is always on when it's plugged in. I want to leave it in the stand on the workbench and don't want to plug and unplug it when I use it.5 minutes and a $4 line cord switch took care of that problem.

author: paulmandel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 29, 2013, 11:16:59 pm
content: Quote from: mojo-chan on November 05, 2013, 10:42:49 amI have one and it is indispensable. There is a learning curve on how much heat before you pull the trigger. There is some cleaning and sometimes in the middle of a project , but even with all that I would net trade mine.

author: all_repair
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2013, 11:35:30 pm
content: Too bad there's no 230V version.There is, E14 may still have it. But 2 or 3 times of the price of US 110V unit. HAKKO 474 is a better machine In term of suction power. Both nozzles are compatible.You have to clean and clean and clean. It shall be nice to you.