Beginner's hot air station: What about Quick 706W? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: terraine
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 05:49:26 pm
content: I'm looking for an affordable hot air station to (de-)soldering SMD parts for private phone repair.Thanks to this thread →https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/quick-review-quick-957-analog-rework-station/msg815100/#msg815100I let off the Aoyue Int866 and wanted to go for a Quick 957DW but in my region (Germany) there is hardly any supply for this specific station.Instead I found the Quick 706W and wondered if it is equivalent to 957DW. At least itlookssimilar + it has a solvering iron which could be useful to me, too. It seems to be quite new on the market (2020?) and I can't find any informative reviews on that model, neither I could find it on Quick's website but the following data sheet of a Polish retailer on the website of a Netherland retailerhttps://static.eleshop.nl/mage/media/downloads/Quick-706W_EN.pdfNow I have the following questions:Do you have any further information about the quality/longevity of the 706W?Any idea why it is not listed on the official Quick website?What appropriate alternatives under 150€ would you recommend for a beginner?Looking forward to your answers.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 06:27:16 pm
content: Yes it's basically the same as 957DW+. It's not a new model, available for at least 5 years.QuoteQuick makes reliable equipment, I don't think you will need to replace any parts ever.QuoteIf you want combined station, I don't think there are better alternatives at this price.QuoteMany models are not listed, also it depends on which regional website you are visiting.

author: JackJones
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 06:29:12 pm
content: You could consider Atten ST-8800D, it's about €95.https://www.atten.eu/product/2431952/atten-st-8800d-hot-air-station(listed price is without 21% VAT)Or double that and you get ST-862D, which is equivalent to Quick DW861, at least based on the few reviews I've seen. I've got the ST-862D and it has been good so far. The 45 degree nozzles are handy too, might want to pick up those as well if you go the more expensive route.https://www.atten.eu/product/1150852/atten-st-862d-hot-air-station

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 06:31:53 pm
content: Quote from: JackJones on October 08, 2020, 06:29:12 pmSorry, but at such slight price difference it's a complete trash in comparison.

author: JackJones
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 06:37:21 pm
content: Perhaps, but I think ST-862D is worth considering. It's a little bit more than the stated 150€ budget, but it is 100€ cheaper than the equivalent Quick model.

author: terraine
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 07:20:02 pm
content: Hmm...as I see the Atten 8800D has a radial fan integrated in the handle. My impression after last days of research was that a membrane pump outreaches a radial fan - in air flow power as well as in usability. Am I wrong? Help me understand the difference!With ST-862D I'm at 221€, shipping fee and tax included. I've read only good things about the Quick 861DW but the price for both models is just not reasonable for my purposes.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 07:43:03 pm
content: Quote from: terraine on October 08, 2020, 07:20:02 pmMembrane pump is trash, airflow is very low and pulsed, low reliability. Quick has centrifugal fan.

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 08:04:58 pm
content: Looks like the 706W has the 580W heater and brushed motor from the 857DW+, not the 400W heater and brushless motor from the 957DW+.

author: terraine
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 09:40:28 pm
content: What makes you think that? Is the 857DW lower than the 957DW?Edit:According to this thread the difference might be between 706 and 706W: The W stands for brushless motor, at least regarding the 957 model.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/quick-review-quick-957-analog-rework-station/25/

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 09:59:59 pm
content: Quote from: terraine on October 08, 2020, 09:40:28 pmI read the datasheet that you posted - no mention of a brushless motor. Also, wraper claims it's an old model.QuoteI think so, although I haven't found a region where Quick sells both models, so it's hard to compare prices

author: terraine
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 08, 2020, 10:19:06 pm
content: The data sheet I posted is of the 706 model (without W). Sunshine Tools claims that the 706W+ has a brushless fan - they also posted a picture of their teardown:https://www.sunshinerepairtools.com/quick-706w-2-in-1-rework-and-soldering-station-p2740899.html---You know what, the 706W seems to fulfil my needs and is affordable. I will try it and order now. If you're interested I can post a picture of the interior!