Need recommendation for soldering station or iron

[tucocaps]

I have an older , cheap weller soldering station, and 2-3 irons. This is the one that's basically a lamp dimmer, and I think the iron is something like 30 watts. It just does not work well at all for desoldering and resoldering on tv boards.

I'm wanting to get something I can use right now just for light and occasional work on boards. Desoldering components for testing, and being able to resolder. I don't need to do any micro stuff like soldering IC chips, and I don't have much of a budget at all.

Is there a such thing as a cheap iron or station that can do the job for now? Thanks for any ideas!

[1supertech]

Re: Need recommendation for soldering station or iron

I have been using this brand for 4 years with no problems

X-TRONIC 4000 SERIES - MODEL #4040-XTS Hot Air Rework Station

X-TRONIC 3000 SERIES - MODEL #3010-XTS Stand Alone Soldering Station

[adgor]

Re: Need recommendation for soldering station or iron

mcmelectronics.com has lots of brands and price levels. Do a search for solder station or solder iron. Weller is hard to beat for reliability and price. The Tenma (house brand) choices are cheaper but will do the job.

[stj]

Re: Need recommendation for soldering station or iron

no they wont.

get a hakko clone that uses T12 tips.
go on ebay and search "soldering T12"

[spaze36]

Re: Need recommendation for soldering station or iron

I have been using this brand for 4 years with no problems

X-TRONIC 4000 SERIES - MODEL #4040-XTS Hot Air Rework Station

X-TRONIC 3000 SERIES - MODEL #3010-XTS Stand Alone Soldering Station

I just ordered the 3010-XTS off Amazon! Will be delivered today or tom... excited to get started on some repairs

[1supertech]

Re: Need recommendation for soldering station or iron

Great hope it works well for you rating are highly recommended on Amazon