As there are often requests by members as to which soldering iron to use, I thought I would share this :-
In the U.K Maplins are currently selling a temperature controlled station for £39.99. Code number N34FB.
When my 25 year old Weller iron packed up last year, I looked around for a replacement and was horrified
at the cost, so I tried a couple of cheap alternatives but they proved to be practically useless. After returning one for
refund, the assistant showed me one of the N34FB stations and persuaded me to give it a try. One year on and I can say
that it really is exceptional value for money, maintains set temp within 2-3 deg and is very simple to set. The replacement
tips are not expensive and a complete replacement iron is available should it ever be needed.
I must point out that I have no connection with Maplins other than as a customer, and am passing on this information
in the hope it may be of use to someone.
In the U.K Maplins are currently selling a temperature controlled station for £39.99. Code number N34FB.
When my 25 year old Weller iron packed up last year, I looked around for a replacement and was horrified
at the cost, so I tried a couple of cheap alternatives but they proved to be practically useless. After returning one for
refund, the assistant showed me one of the N34FB stations and persuaded me to give it a try. One year on and I can say
that it really is exceptional value for money, maintains set temp within 2-3 deg and is very simple to set. The replacement
tips are not expensive and a complete replacement iron is available should it ever be needed.
I must point out that I have no connection with Maplins other than as a customer, and am passing on this information
in the hope it may be of use to someone.