Reddit reviews YiHUA-936B 50W 110V Anti-Static Soldering Station + Soldering Iron Kit
We found 4 Reddit comments about YiHUA-936B 50W 110V Anti-Static Soldering Station + Soldering Iron Kit. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Particular anti-static feature makes it powerful and distinctiveNon-slip handle grip for maximum comfortCompact size, room-saving and easy carryingCommonly used in electrical works, especially soldering taskSafe, solid, reliable and durable
Can you order one online? For $18 you can get a better station. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/soldering-station-with-adjustable-heat-range-us-warehouse.html
Or, if you need to order from somewhere like Amazon, it's $30. https://www.amazon.com/YiHUA-936B-110V-Anti-Static-Soldering-Station/dp/B00O4ORHMM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483017642&sr=8-2&keywords=soldering+station+yihua
The station you linked isn't adjustable temperature, it's high/low which doesn't really help.
If worse comes to worse and there's no way to possibly order one online, I'd go for the 25w weller. 40w will be too hot and won't work very well for you. If that's not available, get the canadiantire station and use it on low. But both of these are expensive for not very good options.
> You need a $120+ soldering iron
That's not necessarily true. This Weller is normally over $120, but it can be found for cheaper (like on Amazon.)
EEVblog, the author of the video linked above, even recommends (on a budget) this Hakko ripoff that even takes Hakko tips. Super cheap and is temperature controlled. You can find it cheaper than its Amazon listing too.
Thanks! Amazon has these models but they vary in wattage from 45w to 50w and cost more... I didn't think finding a decent soldering iron would be this tough haha.
I use Amazon for most of my hobby purchases(swagbucks rewards) so I'll have to save up a bit but this looks like the choice for me.
Thanks again!
I have the hot air only version of the first one, the 858D. It's okay, gets the job done. I got it on the recommendation of a friend who uses it all the time and is really happy with it.
For a soldering iron though, IMO you'd be better served by something name brand like the Hakko FX888D or the Weller WES51. I have the WESD51 and it has served me well. For J Random Soldering Iron, the temperature control might not be very good, and it might be tough getting different tips.
A decent budget option might be a hakko 936 knockoff, which should have pretty good availability of replacement tips.