Hakko FM-203 & FM-2024 Setup - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Hamster
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2013, 12:36:35 am
content: I recently upgraded my 3 set of Soldering/Desolding tools..First a plug in, then a Weller adj, then a circuit specialties dual solder/desolder which died, then a mcm unit.. loved them all, but figured i would since upgrade.. Someone gave me a ikon fx1? soldering station and got spoiled over the fact it heated up super fast & had an idle timer.I ended up buying the FM-203 and FM-2024 Unit , and various tips for it, i would have to say, hands down this is a very nice setup, works very well, i like the fact you can pop off the tips, and change to a different sides very quickly, and effortlessly, the setup has very good temperature stability and I am very pleased with the setup. I am not sure i can ever go back to another unit. I have used it to do SMT work, and though hole work without issue., large tip size doesn't have a problem melting large solder pads for desoldering, i was able to also remove DIP-40 packaged from a Dual layer board very easy ( instead of clipping the legs and pulling a leg out at a time )Caveats.. The FM-2024 Station require pressurized air to function, it does not have a "Vacuum" pump integrated into it, i am currently using a small 2 stage air brush compressor with a small reservoir can, works great!I also have a FX-901 handheld Soldering iron that runs on 4 AA batteries, has a good weight, but have not given it a test yet, i will post after i have..any questions feel free to ask, and i will give my best opinion/answer

author: DL8RI
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2013, 06:28:04 pm
content: Hi,just a little warning:Neverever(!!) remove the headphone-jack on the holder when the station is turned on. I killed my FM206 with this.Maybe this one is designed better, but be careful.

author: tolit_02
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 24, 2018, 08:44:11 am
content: hi sir i want ask. i have hakko fm-2024 with control box do i need external vacum pump to work the control box of hakko fm2024and what type of compressorair pressure or air vacuum

author: deano76
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 13, 2023, 06:25:10 pm
content: I'm setting up my FM-2024 and have the same question as below - do you contact to an air compressor (as the instructions suggest) or a vacuum pump (which would make more sense!).

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2023, 12:23:24 am
content: Quote from: deano76 on May 13, 2023, 06:25:10 pmYes you follow the instructions: "the Desoldering Control Module also requires shop/compressed air"You can read more here:https://www.nexflow.com/blog/venturi-system-vs-vacuum-pumps/https://www.blowervacuumbestpractices.com/system-assessments/vacuum-generation/utilizing-venturi-vacuum-generators-efficiently

author: Hamster
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 26, 2023, 03:59:48 am
content: Quote from: deano76 on May 13, 2023, 06:25:10 pmI am using a California Air Model #2010A compressor

author: Arts
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 27, 2023, 09:27:44 pm
content: Quote from: DL8RI on October 07, 2013, 06:28:04 pmWow, that's a scary thought! Was there any mention of this in the manual? I have an FM-203 running the FM-2027 & FM-2030 (HD) irons, so I occasionally move the iron holders around on the bench, depending on which I'm using. And the connecting cable doesn't use a locking plug...

author: KG7AMV
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2023, 01:07:57 am
content: I been using a Dual 203 / C1492 Setup for a few years I really like it. Switching my main station over to JBC will demote the Hakko to back up / second bench. No issues unplugging the sleep while hot do it all the time on the 203.

author: Hamster
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2023, 05:47:47 pm
content: Quote from: Arts on June 27, 2023, 09:27:44 pmyes, its mentioned on several placed, never unplug the cable while its on.

author: Hamster
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2023, 05:49:49 pm
content: Quote from: KG7AMV on October 14, 2023, 01:07:57 amThoughts on your reasoning to switch? I am not sure i can afford to abandon my Hakko Station.maybe i can use it to offset my twitch income lol.. 5 year business loss lol.really do like the looks of the JBC DDSE-1QD

author: KG7AMV
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2023, 12:44:29 am
content: Hamster, No real reason to switch just something to do.

author: Hamster
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2023, 03:24:31 pm
content: I noticed the JBC has its own internal pump, reducing the reliance on shop air.

author: KG7AMV
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2023, 05:58:36 pm
content: Quote from: Hamster on October 19, 2023, 03:24:31 pmYea, As soon as funds allow or I find someone to swap with I am going to go to a shop air unit.

author: Arts
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 20, 2023, 06:18:34 pm
content: Quote from: Hamster on October 19, 2023, 03:24:31 pmI've found that the JBC product line is very reliable. I've had this desoldering unit forever, and for small diameter work the original tip it came with is still perfect