Need opinions & comments on the Hakko Digital Soldering Station FX888D-23BY

[ToddB66]

Hi Folks

If you are currently using the Hakko FX888D-23BY Digital Soldering Station, or have in the past, I would like your opinions and comments Pro & Con.

This soldering station is selling for around $91.xx with Free Shipping on Amazon.com and can be seen on their website. (Details and Customer Reviews included.)

Thanks !

ToddB66

[ivconic]

Looks nice, fancy design.
Should be checked on those tips; are those available, easy obtainable.
Next possible issue may be "digital" nature of temperature controller, i have seen tons of busted in time, especially if chip inside is exotic.
It is always better to look up for some cheaper Weller, or second hand.
Believe me or not; my Weller works nice after 26 years of use. Have changed heater 15 years ago only so far.
Now these days i suspect is time to change it again because it is showing signs of weakness up from recently.
And that was all what i have invested in it during all those years.
But if you are not "heavy welder" and intend to use your soldering iron on occasion; than any other should do, even some from those fancy ones.

[kt315]

Hakko is Hakko and it is made in Japan. I did work with Hakko soldering station at my former job and in my opinion it is superior.

[ToddB66]

Looks nice, fancy design.
Should be checked on those tips; are those available, easy obtainable.
Next possible issue may be "digital" nature of temperature controller, i have seen tons of busted in time, especially if chip inside is exotic.
It is always better to look up for some cheaper Weller, or second hand.
Believe me or not; my Weller works nice after 26 years of use. Have changed heater 15 years ago only so far.
Now these days i suspect is time to change it again because it is showing signs of weakness up from recently.
And that was all what i have invested in it during all those years.
But if you are not "heavy welder" and intend to use your soldering iron on occasion; than any other should do, even some from those fancy ones.

ivconic

Thanks for reply; it was very helpful !

After reading tons of Customer Reviews on the Hakko FX888D-23BY Soldering Station, I'm sold and saving $ for it !

ToddB66

[ToddB66]

Need opinions & comments on the Hakko Digital Soldering Station FX888D-23BY

Hakko is Hakko and it is made in Japan. I did work with Hakko soldering station at my former job and in my opinion it is superior.

kt315........Appreciate your reply ; it helps to solidify my opinion after researching the FX888D-BY unit.

Thanks much !

ToddB66

[CAS]

I have 4 Hakko stations in my workshop and won't have anything else now. Also have one of their SMD rework stations. Only issue I have is when the guys leave the temp turned up on really fine tips. Tend to go through a few that way.

[ToddB66]

Hi everybody !

Today I ordered the Hakko Digital Soldering Station FX888D & CHP170 bundle, includes FREE CHP170 cutter, advertised on Amazon.com.

I took advantage of the FREE shipping to save $8.48 S&H, which extends delivery time , but hey at age 73 I'm not in a big hurry where money is concerned. Estimated delivery is Sept. 4 - 8, 2014.

ToddB66

[ToddB66]

Update........Just want to let everyone know I just got an email from Amazon.com reporting my order for the Hakko Digital Soldering Station FX888D, with FREE chip cutter CHP170 has been shipped and the new estimated delivery date is Sept. 3, 2014 !


ToddB66