Uman Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 I am in the market for a new solder iron. I noticed some solder stations are for ESD. Is ESD important for a solder station?Please recommend a good solder station.Thanks,Jeff in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ante Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hi Jeff,The ESD usually means that the device has grounded tip as a precautions against damaging static sensitive components. For this to work you must use a grounded outlet. I don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rf_tower_monkey Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 esd safe isn't all that important for generic soldering but if you plan on reworking anything with ic's eeproms etc. ever it's not a bad idea infact I wouln't buy one thayt wasn't just because it doesn't cost anymore that non esd and why chance it or why have to buy anothein the future... I have the 921zx and wes51 and a portasol all are esd... infact I want to sell the 921zx like new condtion W/ 5 tips and a spare heating element 75$ if anyone here is interested...meetoo[at]fastermail[dot]com (tips are about $10 ea. and element is about $20...)I also understand staic can collect near the tip because of the dry air present from the heat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 We have a 'buy and sell" area. Post your ad there. Let's not get in the habit of placing ads all over the forum. You can point everyone to the ad.MP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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