Hello,
I have a Velleman VTSS20 soldering station (48W/150° to 450° C). It costed something like 80€. It broke yesterday after three years of use. Suddently the temperature indicator (LEDs) displayed the minimal possible temperature and the temperature dropped. I switched the unit off. Later I wanted to switch it on again but all the LEDs were off. So I checked the fuse but it was OK.
I have asked the maker for a schematics but I am not sure to get it at all. Anyway as I have no other soldering station, I'll probably have to make it fixed by another person or through the reseller.
The question is: is it worth having it fixed, or it or should I rather buy a new one? What's your experience with this model or brand and with other ones?
The point is I am more an hobbyist than a professional, I do not use my station everyday, but I need a reliable unit whatsoever. Moreover, I need it within a week or two. I don't know how long it will take if I want to have it fixed by Velleman. Any idea?
Thank you in advance.
I have a Velleman VTSS20 soldering station (48W/150° to 450° C). It costed something like 80€. It broke yesterday after three years of use. Suddently the temperature indicator (LEDs) displayed the minimal possible temperature and the temperature dropped. I switched the unit off. Later I wanted to switch it on again but all the LEDs were off. So I checked the fuse but it was OK.
I have asked the maker for a schematics but I am not sure to get it at all. Anyway as I have no other soldering station, I'll probably have to make it fixed by another person or through the reseller.
The question is: is it worth having it fixed, or it or should I rather buy a new one? What's your experience with this model or brand and with other ones?
The point is I am more an hobbyist than a professional, I do not use my station everyday, but I need a reliable unit whatsoever. Moreover, I need it within a week or two. I don't know how long it will take if I want to have it fixed by Velleman. Any idea?
Thank you in advance.