Handskit T12A Desoldering Station - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ralphrmartin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2023, 04:37:08 am
content: I recently acquired a Handskit T12A Desoldering Station like the one shown herehttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006011190635.htmlbut unfortunately, while the pump seems to run OK, the tip does not seem to heat up properly, and shows a low temperature and/or ERROR.I reseated the tip in the handle a few times, and it warmed up OK once, but now has gone back to the behaviour above.It is powered by a 24V wall wart, which shows an appropriate voltage on the display (24.3V). The person I got it from tells me that he inadvertently plugged the power supply into the pump switch connector (both are barrel connectors) which caused the pump to run continuously before realising his error and connecting everything correctly.The menu system seems to respond as expected apart from the failure to heat, so the misplugging does not seem to have wrecked the control board.Does anyone else have one of these units, and can suggest a solution?

author: ResHacker
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 26, 2024, 04:52:19 pm
content: Going to buy and test one of these, so will report. Too curious to ignore it even I'm using the Proskit SH331 now..

author: ResHacker
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 03, 2024, 06:04:48 am
content: So the station has arrived and I must say the first impression is very good for the money.. Seems like a copy of Weller. I like the fact it's very small in comparison with ZD-8915 or similar tools. It also has the features like idle/sleep mode which I like on my KSGER. But I don't know how about intensive use as I use it only occasionally, time will tell...

author: BlackICE
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2024, 04:13:25 am
content: What types of tips are available, where to buy them and how much do they cost?

author: ResHacker
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 13, 2024, 08:08:28 am
content: So far as I know there're only tips on Ali from the same seller available - Handskit official store. The price is funny- like a dollar per a piece, just only the "original" 1mm tip is like 4USD, still pretty affordable I'd say. And recently the seller has also added all the heating core incl the carbon "tank" or the whole handle. All for very good price. So far so good, I'm still very happy with the purchase and decided to sell my ZD-8915.

author: ralphrmartin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2024, 08:54:00 pm
content: I'll get myself another one next time I'm in China...

author: TonyG
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 30, 2024, 05:08:16 pm
content: Hi,I'm a new desoldering station t12A user.I found hard contacting the Handskit seller.So, Could someone help me giving some particular instruction that I did not find into the user manual?About tip selection: what is the correct tip for desoldering wit pump?Thanks in advance, my best regardsAntonio

author: Papperskatt
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 07, 2024, 03:05:36 pm
content: Quote from: ResHacker on April 13, 2024, 08:08:28 amAre you still happy with the Handskit now that it's been a few months?Is the tips threaded on? In that casethesegeneric tips should probably be compatible. I have a few of those tips at home so can report back if they fit in a few weeks when the hand piece arrive if anyone's interested.

author: ralphrmartin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2024, 06:03:18 pm
content: I got a new one, and it seems to work OK. I've only given it light use.

author: TonyG
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 10, 2024, 06:50:50 am
content: Hi,if it can be usufull to someone, Handskit replay me about my desoldering tip question. They said that never mind what I set.Also I'm testing this desoldering station like soldering station, just changing the handle with a simple soldering handle.It seems to work fineSo with one station I have soldering and desoldering!regards

author: Papperskatt
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 08, 2025, 02:41:14 pm
content: There were a lot of problems with my order but it finally arrived today! And I can confirm that the cheaper generic tips that linked to earlier fit and work perfectly. The length is the same but they have a bit less mass as they are thinner and not as chunky. I don't know if that will make any discernible difference.