Hot air rework station

1supertech · 07-29-2012, 02:21 PM

Hello
I am ready to graduate for soldering iron to Hot air rework station for under $100.00 dollars. I would like your opinion on Kendal 2 IN 1 SMD HOT AIR REWORK SOLDERING IRON STATION 852D+

http://www.amazon.com/REWORK-SOLDERI...ef=pd_sxp_f_pt

Thanks

Kiriakos GR · 07-29-2012, 03:09 PM

Find something similar at the 250$ range, which will be called as reliable tool.

This is my advice.

1supertech · 07-30-2012, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiriakos GR

Find something similar at the 250$ range, which will be called as reliable tool.

This is my advice.

What I am looking for is a hot air station that can be reliable enough untill
I get more jobs coming in then I would be able to buy a more expensive hot air station. Thanks for your advice

Kiriakos GR · 07-30-2012, 04:41 AM

I have see with my blue eyes ( live ) the inner treasure of four similar devices.
Other than be extremely noisy, they have an tremendously high rate of failure.
Many of them they do not even work, just out of the box!

I am not trying to look as smart ass, I am trying to protect you. :-)

1supertech · 07-30-2012, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiriakos GR

I have see with my blue eyes ( live ) the inner treasure of four similar devices.
Other than be extremely noisy, they have an tremendously high rate of failure.
Many of them they do not even work, just out of the box!

I am not trying to look as smart ass, I am trying to protect you. :-)

That’s Ok let’s change the target price what would you suggest at the 250.00 mark.

tom66 · 07-30-2012, 09:20 AM

AVOID Aoyue and other clones. Got one, caused so much trouble for me!!

ecking767 · 07-30-2012, 10:39 AM

After reading the reviews on this workstation it seen to be OK for the price. One person didn't like the all plasitic soldering iron holder. Its not the best but it will work and do the job

Also looking at the return policy you have 30 days to return it if it doesn't working properly.

1supertech · 07-30-2012, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom66

AVOID Aoyue and other clones. Got one, caused so much trouble for me!!

What brand should I look at ?

JohnLWG · 08-16-2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom66

AVOID Aoyue and other clones. Got one, caused so much trouble for me!!

I bought an Aoyue 850A a couple of weeks back and havent had any issues... any advice or warnings on what to watch out for? So far it's done it's job and is very quiet.

tibimakai · 08-17-2012, 03:19 PM

I have a Kendal 899 and the hot air side it's great. The only problem I'm having is the short cable. Eventually I will change it for a longer one.
The iron it's OK(had issues melting big joints or big surfaces, the 3.6mm tip helped a bit), but after purchasing a Weller digital station, I don't even think about using it anymore.

tom66 · 08-17-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnLWG

I bought an Aoyue 850A a couple of weeks back and havent had any issues... any advice or warnings on what to watch out for? So far it's done it's job and is very quiet.

My 968 keeps crashing! The micro in it has locked up several times with garbage on the display. So far I think I've been lucky - the header hasn't seemed to get stuck on permanently when it locks up, but presumably that's possible. Also, the soldering iron heating element failed after a year, as did the hot air...

Kiriakos GR · 08-17-2012, 09:27 PM

My vote goes to Aoyue too, but with analogue controls.

smason · 08-18-2012, 08:58 PM

I have the Sparkfun unit, (I think it's a re-branded Aoyue) and I've been very happy with it so far. Have done a bit of SMD repair with it, and removed various components off of a bad motherboard for practice.

Man it does and awesome job on heatshrink. I used to use the side of a soldering iron or a lighter. My heatshrink jobs look so good now.

herita · 08-22-2012, 08:43 AM

hi everybody, i have one "HOT AIR REWORK SOLDERING IRON STATION 852D+" too and i have used it for more than 1 year up to now. i'm very happy with it.

in working lab, i have my OKI hot air rework

but i prefer the 852D+ for easy control and less expensive

07-29-2012, 02:21 PM	#1
1supertech Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 City & State: Smyrna GA My Country: USA Line Voltage: 120 I'm a: Hobbyist Tech Posts: 181	Hot air rework station Hello I am ready to graduate for soldering iron to Hot air rework station for under $100.00 dollars. I would like your opinion on Kendal 2 IN 1 SMD HOT AIR REWORK SOLDERING IRON STATION 852D+ http://www.amazon.com/REWORK-SOLDERI...ef=pd_sxp_f_pt Thanks

07-29-2012, 03:09 PM	#2
Kiriakos GR Badcaps Veteran Join Date: May 2012 City & State: Volos, Magnisia My Country: Greece Line Voltage: 380V three-phase 50Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 302	Re: Hot air rework station Find something similar at the 250$ range, which will be called as reliable tool. This is my advice.

07-30-2012, 04:41 AM	#4
Kiriakos GR Badcaps Veteran Join Date: May 2012 City & State: Volos, Magnisia My Country: Greece Line Voltage: 380V three-phase 50Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 302	Re: Hot air rework station I have see with my blue eyes ( live ) the inner treasure of four similar devices. Other than be extremely noisy, they have an tremendously high rate of failure. Many of them they do not even work, just out of the box! I am not trying to look as smart ass, I am trying to protect you. :-)

07-30-2012, 09:20 AM	#6
tom66 Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 City & State: University of Leeds (MEng ElecEng undergrad) My Country: UK Line Voltage: 230Vac 50Hz I'm a: Student Tech Posts: 14,589	Re: Hot air rework station AVOID Aoyue and other clones. Got one, caused so much trouble for me!! __________________ Begin Signature I fix TVs and electronics as a hobby and to save nice things from the dump. 40 LCD TVs, 4 monitors, 13 plasma TVs, and a 6.1 system! Free service manuals database: http://www.toms-service-manuals.com/ - Have a manual? Need a manual? Please PM me. I have successfully fixed (from best --> worst build quality): 3 Panasonic Plasmas, 1 Yamaha HTS, 1 NEC Plasma, 2 Sharp LCDs, 2 Toshiba LCDs, 5 Philips Plasma/LCD, 1 Hitachi Plasma, 5 LG LCD/Plasma, 10 Samsung LCD/Plasma, 1 Thomson Plasma, 1 Atec LCD, 1 Hanspree LCD, 1 Xerox LCD, 1 Harwa LCD, 2 Proview LCD, 2 Hyundai LCD, 1 "Onn" LCD, 1 Dell LCD, 1 iiyama LCD, 1 Logik LCD, 5 Bush LCD, 10 Vestel LCDs [Please do not PM me for help: I am a busy student, and we prefer input from all sides on this forum.]

07-30-2012, 10:39 AM	#7
ecking767 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 City & State: Sunny Florida Posts: 162	Re: Hot air rework station After reading the reviews on this workstation it seen to be OK for the price. One person didn't like the all plasitic soldering iron holder. Its not the best but it will work and do the job Also looking at the return policy you have 30 days to return it if it doesn't working properly.

08-17-2012, 03:19 PM	#10
tibimakai Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Jan 2012 City & State: Monrovia, CA My Country: USA Line Voltage: 120VAC 60Hz I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 1,239	Re: Hot air rework station I have a Kendal 899 and the hot air side it's great. The only problem I'm having is the short cable. Eventually I will change it for a longer one. The iron it's OK(had issues melting big joints or big surfaces, the 3.6mm tip helped a bit), but after purchasing a Weller digital station, I don't even think about using it anymore.

08-17-2012, 09:27 PM	#12
Kiriakos GR Badcaps Veteran Join Date: May 2012 City & State: Volos, Magnisia My Country: Greece Line Voltage: 380V three-phase 50Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 302	Re: Hot air rework station My vote goes to Aoyue too, but with analogue controls.

08-18-2012, 08:58 PM	#13
smason Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 City & State: Alberta My Country: Canada Line Voltage: 120VAC 61Hz I'm a: Hobbyist Tech Posts: 1,479	Re: Hot air rework station I have the Sparkfun unit, (I think it's a re-branded Aoyue) and I've been very happy with it so far. Have done a bit of SMD repair with it, and removed various components off of a bad motherboard for practice. Man it does and awesome job on heatshrink. I used to use the side of a soldering iron or a lighter. My heatshrink jobs look so good now. __________________ 36 Monitors, 3 TVs, 4 Laptops, 1 motherboard, 1 Printer, 1 iMac, 2 hard drive docks and one IP Phone repaired so far....

08-22-2012, 08:43 AM	#14
herita New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 City & State: Paris My Country: France I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 16	Re: Hot air rework station hi everybody, i have one "HOT AIR REWORK SOLDERING IRON STATION 852D+" too and i have used it for more than 1 year up to now. i'm very happy with it. in working lab, i have my OKI hot air rework but i prefer the 852D+ for easy control and less expensive

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