Re: Ersa soldering station from Farnell

Sep 10, 2005 1 Replies

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"Trevor Wilson"

> **Because I have no familiarity with the particular model sold by Farnell.
> Well, I didn't. I do now. It is quite a nice iron, albeit with some
> issues. Here's what I like:
>
> * It has REAL grunt.

** Very nice.

* It seems to offer very high accuracy of tip temperature.

** Nice.

* It heats reasonably quickly.

** Told ya the 290 watt thing was a phurphy.

* It has a good range of microprocessor controlled features.

** Like powering down when you forget it.

* It looks kinda nice.

** Never hurts.

Here's what I don't like:

>
> * The iron cord is not heat proof. (Surprising, considering very cheap
> irons now have such cords).

** Cripes - maybe it can be upgraded ?

* The tips are quite large and difficult to squeeze into tight spots.

** Huh - its only 8 mm dia.

What is the issue compared to say a Weller or Hakko ??

All in all, a worthwhile addition to the workshop.

** Is that feint praise ?

.......... Phil

**Maybe. It'd require some surgery though.

**After using the 0.4mm tip, I find the size thing not much of an issue. I can imagine that in a tight spot it could be a problem.

**Nope. I've used it for the following over the last few days:

Desoldering and re-soldering DIP ICs.
Desoldering and re-soldering various passives and various styles of transistors.
Removing and replacing SMD ICs.
Removing and replacing copper shielding around front end assemblies.

It has performed all the above functions perfectly. It is a MUCH better iron than the Microns, Wellers and others I have used previously. I've used a Hakko and I feel it is probably a little better than that too. Still, my only long term experience with Hakkos is with my Hakko desoldering station (which is presently buggered).

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