Rob K Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi, This is my first post here. I have worked in the offshore electronics industry in various capacities for many years. When working in a manufacturing/testing/repair facility, the company used Weller soldering stations. I want to buy a decent quality soldering station for a variety of electronics jobs at home, and need something that is ESD safe, and has a temperature-controlled facility.Does anyone have any recommendations for any alternatives to a Weller that are good quality, and a reasonable price? I have been browsing the web for articles, and come up with the name AOYUE. There are a few favourable comments about them, but I would like a wider opinion. Does anyone have any favourites (and why?) for a good quality soldering station that is ESD safe and temp-controlled, either from Aoyue, or any other manufacturers?Cheers,RobCheers,Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo2520 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hello Rob K and welcome to the form. I look at the replacement price for tips when I buy a soldering iron and availability.I bought the ZD 929C on this page along with ten extra tips about a year ago and haven't had a problem with it yet.http://www.mpja.com/productsdirect.asp?dept=480&main=79&item1=15860+TL&item2=15845+TL&item3=15140+TL&item4=15141+TL&item5=17204+TL Not a bad investment plus there are different size tips and a surface mount adapter for it too. have fun gogo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san_1023 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Yes, price of Ersa is high. What do you think of Aoyue 2702A+? http://toolboom.com/en/AOYUE-2702A-plus-Lead-Free-Compatible-Repairing-System.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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