Win A Weller - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SLJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 27, 2018, 05:01:33 pm
content: Open to U.S. and Canadahttps://stevenjohnson.com/contests/2018/index.htm

author: SLJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2018, 02:15:19 am
content: First Prize:A New Weller WE1010NA Digital Soldering StationSecond Prize:$50 Mouser Electronics Gift CertificateThird Prize:A New Weller WLC100 Soldering Station and IronEntry form:https://stevenjohnson.com/contests/2018/index.htmDeadline December 31st.

author: SLJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2018, 04:46:58 pm
content: Less than a month to go!Entry form:https://stevenjohnson.com/contests/2018/index.htmDeadline December 31st.

author: TheDane
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 19, 2018, 10:32:54 am
content: Any takers?Dead (product) line by new yearBeware -https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1160-weller-responds/<edit - removed an inappropriate emoticon - this is actually serious imho>

author: TERRA Operative
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 19, 2018, 12:17:17 pm
content: Does it come with a complimentary line fuse?

author: glarsson
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 19, 2018, 01:15:00 pm
content: No. It is delivered with a cardboard box that can be used to contain the smoke.

author: SLJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2018, 01:31:41 am
content: As long as you don't plug it into 240 volts it will be fine.

author: station240
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 24, 2018, 08:56:30 am
content: Shame it won't arrive at the winners door in time for New Year Eve, so they miss out of their own personal fireworks display.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2019, 09:24:12 pm
content: Just a friendly heads up/FYI to Australian, NZ, UK and other 230/240 volters.Move along folks, nothing to see here...

author: SLJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 02:25:03 am
content: It was open to Open to U.S. and Canada only so not a problem.

author: TheDane
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 07:13:08 am
content: Quote from: SLJ on January 04, 2019, 02:25:03 amUnless you have a mains utility fault - it can happen at any time, especially with the bad weather in the US knocking down utility poles, etc.But, extra sales is always great if you're a true capitalist- so do stock up plentifully on surge arrestors and UPS'es (not included in price?)Last I heard some states have legalizing pot smoking. Will the next step be trannie smoking?

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 07:42:52 am
content: LOL, DJ never reported what trannie buzz he gotfrom inhaling the magic smoke that emineminated from what appeared to be molasses coated primary windingsAnd yes, it wouldn't be that difficult for US and Canada people to get their 120v gear nuked with 240 volts,either via a street transformer mishap,or a DIY snafu with the wiring at the switchboard120-0-120 works well if it stays that way

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 10:09:08 am
content: Quote from: TheDane on January 04, 2019, 07:13:08 amThis station is a UL certified device. It is safe for all reasonable operating conditions, including surges and transients. If a person gets injured by a certified device and sues, then UL will be the ones who have to answer. It is NOT certified to be plugged into 240V.Feel free to point outrealsafety issues with Weller soldering irons (aside from Dave's incident).

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 06:47:19 pm
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on January 04, 2019, 10:09:08 amBut will UL pick up the 'sue' tab or Weller ?i.e. the injured person may win the case but get no money,and or get looped around for years in courts and legal BS,finally 'forced' to settle for some 'go away' cash,or else wait another decade or two...for a bit more, or less 'go away' pocket moneywith another unfused solder station replacement thrown in to sweeten the dealWho needs a ball breaking farce like this, when all the manufacturer needs to do is SIMPLY install a CHEAP FUSE in the device with or without a UL stickerAssuming it really does meet genuine UL guidelines in the first place...back in the courtroom again..

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 08:13:56 pm
content: Quote from: Electro Detective on January 04, 2019, 06:47:19 pmUL. Be assured that they've had many decades to perfect not getting sued in the first place.Quote from: Electro Detective on January 04, 2019, 06:47:19 pmBy all means, go challenge them and let us know how it goes. Until then, this is all just asinine RAMBLING.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 09:38:36 pm
content: Quote from: timelessbeing on January 04, 2019, 08:13:56 pm...and if they do get called out on a dud Listing, only the best Armani suits will do, huh?Quote from: timelessbeing on January 04, 2019, 08:13:56 pmI would not waste my time,easier and less drama buying a fused competitors product or knockoff in the first placeor DIY 'UL' an existing unfused Weller by fitting a 50 cent glass fuse,or get really exotic and fit a ceramic FF or T type fuse (NOS genuine UL jobbie please) for under $10

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 11:26:19 pm
content: Just as I thought, your accusations is baseless and all you have are pathetic excuses.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 11:27:38 pm
content: did you ever work in the electronics industryyou sound like a noob.seriously its like finding a unknown man in a ski mask in your house in the middle of the night and assume he is actually borrowing the tv.

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 11:52:47 pm
content: aw cute he's calling people names. Where are you parents?

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2019, 11:55:07 pm
content: gee i cant say a moderator will delete itgo away corpotroll

author: timelessbeing
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2019, 12:05:31 am
content: uh oh ya got me!

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2019, 02:09:18 am
content: We've known all the time bubjust testing you on behalf of your bosses on a freelance cash arrangementconcerned they are not getting the best corptroll bang for their buck to hose off this fuseless fiasco asap...before it bites into sales and rear ends

author: Claudiovpm
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 05, 2019, 10:27:16 pm
content: Cool