[Elecraft] Desoldering

[Timothy A. Raymer]

Rowland,

We had a discussion on the reflector some time ago about the Circuit 
Specialist version of the Hakko, and the pros and cons of it.  It 
SEEMED to be a direct copy of the Hakko, (right down to board layout 
and parts placement and selection) but the main difference was the 
quality of the tips.  The person that had one had reported the tips 
are difficult to tin, don't like to stay "wet" from the Solder like 
the Hakko tips, and so on.

Problem is, I DON'T remember if the TIPS are interchangable or 
not.  If they are, that is where you would be wise to invest in the 
Hakko tips.  If they don't, then it may be a dicer situation.

You might want to look back through the archives.  The thread to look for is:

RE: [Elecraft] Possible REALLY GOOD BUY on T/C Soldering Stn

I am looking forward to your reports on the product.

Tim Raymer
73 de KA0OUV
K2 #1383


At 00:15 09/30/2005, Rowland wrote:
>Thanks for the comments guys regarding the 808  (China)
>I have decided to give it a go and have ordered direct from China!!!

Timothy A. Raymer
Missouri Department of Health
and Senior Services

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