Hakko soldering iron station

Hakko Soldering iron Station, 1.CE approval., 2.Power:70W - details see: https://www.machineto.com/hakko-soldering-iron-station-10136158

Condition:New	Place of Origin:Guangdong China (Mainland)	Brand Name:HAKKO	Model Number:FX888
Input Voltage:120V	Output Temperature:200-480℃	Temperature Stability:±2℃	Output Power:70W
Dimensions:3.95.14.7inch	Certification:CE	Part number:FX888	Power Source:corded-electric
Voltage:120 volts	Wattage:70 watts	Item Package Quantity:1	Number of Handles:1
Special Features:Iron holder, Cleaning sponge, Tip cleaning wire, Calibration tool	Usage:Welding	Included Components:Station, Soldering iron, Soldering iron tip	Weight:8 Pounds

Hakko soldering iron station:

According to the manufacturer (lookup Hakko's website) the new FX-888 should have improved characteristics over their very popular and successful model 936. I got mine at nearby Frys brick and mortar for sixty five. Frys also had full range of tips for this iron averaging about six dol. a piece.

The station is fully temperature-controlled. It is supplied via a regular transformer which adds to its weight but is much more reliable than a switched mode PS. It has an "artsy" design, offered in four different color patterns, with hard plasic top shell and sturdy metal bottom to which the transformer is attached (yes, I had to open it up ;)). As one can see in the picture, the station has a simple center knob with a dial making it super easy to operate and inexpensive to manufacture. Digital temp. displays always add to the final price tag.

Red LED light indicates when the iron gets its power to heat up. It is actually fun to watch it blink ON and OFF and to see how the circuitry determines the iron's need for more heat. "ESD-safe" means that the iron is grounded throughout - from the mains plug to the iron's tip.