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Is this desoldering station any good?

By bkaelin

3 years ago


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    #35 3 years ago
     
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    I purchased the Aoyue 474++ several years ago from amazon when it was on a black friday deal for $99. I have never had a problem with the unit. Just make sure you clean out the spring and replace the filter regularly.
    https://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Digital-Desoldering-Station-Built/dp/B00ABJ4AEC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2

    Don't buy replacement springs by Aoyue. They are $10 a piece. Buy the official Hakko springs. You get 10 in a pack for $15, and are better quality.
    https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-A1030-Spring-Filter-802/dp/B000E9VCXG/ref=mp_s_a_1_28

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    #37 3 years ago
     
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    Quoted from Quench:

    Just curious, but why would you ever need to replace the capture spring?

    I have had a spring break on me, or become stretched from trying to clean them.

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    #40 3 years ago
     
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    Quoted from Quench:

    Try a pea sized ball of steel wool at the bottom of the spring - it stops solder embedding in the spring hole making it much easier to remove the solder.

    That is a great idea. I will give it a go.

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