Desoldering Station

[funk]

Was looking around for a decent value, but safe to run, desoldering station for relatively light use.

I've got a T3A soldering station from ali which to be fair is pretty good at what it does, not sure if I can run a desoldering gun off it but I'd much prefer to have something dedicated anyway.

The Duratool D00672 set has come up a few times at just under £100 - any other recommendations?

 

[Lurch666]

The Duratool D00672 what I have and it's fine for me.

 

[big10p]

I've been using this Aoyue one for a few years and can't really fault it for the price. Well built, too (I opened it up to remove the top handle). The Duratool one is good too, from what I hear.

Aoyue 474A++ Desoldering Station

Aoyue 474A++ Desoldering Station: Discover premium Reworking Station by Aoyue – In Stock and Ready to ship on 100s of items.

www.pcb-soldering.co.uk

 

[funk]

I've been using this Aoyue one for a few years and can't really fault it for the price. Well built, too (I opened it up to remove the top handle). The Duratool one is good too, from what I hear.

Aoyue 474A++ Desoldering Station

Aoyue 474A++ Desoldering Station: Discover premium Reworking Station by Aoyue – In Stock and Ready to ship on 100s of items.

www.pcb-soldering.co.uk

Wow not surprised you got rid of that handle 😲 What were they thinking!

 

[big10p]

Wow not surprised you got rid of that handle 😲 What were they thinking!

Yeah, a bit silly. That's valuable storage space on top, for most cramped workbenches. 🙂

 

[funk]

Managed to pick the duratool up for £60, would have preferred new but £30-40 in the bank is £30-40 - fingers crossed it isn't totally battered!

 

[big10p]

Managed to pick the duratool up for £60, would have preferred new but £30-40 in the bank is £30-40 - fingers crossed it isn't totally battered!

Most of the parts on these things are considered 'consumables' with replacements readily available.

 

[TheDaddy]

https://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00672/desoldering-station-uk-eu-plug/dp/SD01384

Hope this helps,

Dave.