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Offline biotechee  
#1 Posted : 21 November 2013 00:08:41(UTC)
biotechee


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Looking to source a suitable soldering iron for doing the delicate soldering on my HO loks...

I'm looking for an iron with a small enough tip that is also long enough to reach into some of the spaces found in our "toys!" BigGrin

Any and all recommendations are appreciated!

Would love to source in the US so I don't have to wait for it.

Jim
Offline Bigdaddynz  
#2 Posted : 21 November 2013 00:32:28(UTC)
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Previous similar thread here:- https://www.marklin-user...ring-iron.aspx#post90163

I'd recommend the Marklin 70910 or Viessmann equivalent.

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Offline biedmatt  
#3 Posted : 21 November 2013 00:53:30(UTC)
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Search "weller soldering" at ebay.
Matt
Era 3
DB lokos, coaches and freight cars from across Europe
But I do have the obligatory (six) SBB Krocs
ECoS 50200, all FX and MFX decoders replaced with ESU V4s, operated in DCC-RailCom+ with ABC brake control.
With the exception of the passenger wagens with Marklin current conducting couplers, all close couplers have been replaced with Roco 40397.
Offline Bigdaddynz  
#4 Posted : 21 November 2013 03:24:29(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Bigdaddynz Go to Quoted Post
.......or Viessmann equivalent.


Viessmann 7822.

Sadly, I don't think either of these stations are available ex factory any more, but you might find them on ebay, or a dealer that still has one.

Failing that, RS Components has what looks to be exactly the same station.

http://in.rsdelivers.com...ation-eu-uk/0186719.aspx

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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#5 Posted : 21 November 2013 04:03:35(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Bigdaddynz Go to Quoted Post
Failing that, RS Components has what looks to be exactly the same station.


Which seems to be the Zhongdi ZD-937

http://www.china-zhongdi.com/2013/?p=56

http://www.soldering-too...4-soldering-station.html

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Offline biotechee  
#6 Posted : 21 November 2013 18:13:47(UTC)
biotechee


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Thank you very much for the replies...

Based on the additional information you all gave, I've been able to find what I think will be a suitable soldering station:

"Hakko" model FX-888D

Readily available in the US and has a good selection of tips also available. 110VAC too. Found it for about $92. The vast majority of reviews were positive.

I'll pick one up and hopefully my subsequent solder joints will look a little more professional and be a little stronger!!!

Jim
Offline Goofy  
#7 Posted : 21 November 2013 19:01:30(UTC)
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I have two Weller solder iron...30 and 60 watt.
For smaller electronic i use 30 watt.
For 60 watt i solder tracks and wires for the digital system.
H0
DCC = Digital Command Control
Offline GlennM  
#8 Posted : 22 November 2013 18:18:49(UTC)
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Hi,

I purchased a programmable temperature solder iron and stand, whilst at Eurospoor, from a German company who had a stand there. The best thing about it is it has removable tips and they make a variety of different shapes and sizes to suit your needs. I am at work, but if you are interested I can check over the week-end and post relevant details on this post?

Best Regards

Glenn
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Offline biedmatt  
#9 Posted : 22 November 2013 19:41:02(UTC)
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My Weller soldering station has digital temperature read-out in degrees F and C, one button auto zoom to three different (user configurable) temp settings as well as infinite settings to 850 degrees F, auto temp rollback after a user configurable idle time, auto shutoff after a user configurable idle time and changeable tips. It cost me over $300, which may be more than some folks are interested in investing in a soldering iron. As a budget was not stipulated, I thought with ebay he could search for what fit his budget.

https://www.amazon.com/W...CCOQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1
Matt
Era 3
DB lokos, coaches and freight cars from across Europe
But I do have the obligatory (six) SBB Krocs
ECoS 50200, all FX and MFX decoders replaced with ESU V4s, operated in DCC-RailCom+ with ABC brake control.
With the exception of the passenger wagens with Marklin current conducting couplers, all close couplers have been replaced with Roco 40397.
Offline hgk  
#10 Posted : 22 November 2013 19:58:21(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: biotechee Go to Quoted Post
Thank you very much for the replies...

Based on the additional information you all gave, I've been able to find what I think will be a suitable soldering station:

"Hakko" model FX-888D

Readily available in the US and has a good selection of tips also available. 110VAC too. Found it for about $92. The vast majority of reviews were positive.

I'll pick one up and hopefully my subsequent solder joints will look a little more professional and be a little stronger!!!

Jim


FWIW - I see that Amazon is including a free cutting plier at this time.
-George
Offline biotechee  
#11 Posted : 22 November 2013 20:05:05(UTC)
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I ended up getting the Hakko FX-888D today (ordering it that is). Bought from www.gotopac.com - no affiliation, etc.

$92 with free shipping and two additional, free tips.

We'll see how she works soon!
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Offline Iamnotthecrazyone  
#12 Posted : 22 November 2013 23:42:40(UTC)
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I had a Hakko now for nearly over 20 years, it's looking very sad and falling apart from all the abuse and falls it received however still works perfectly well!! The tips are an important issue and there are plenty of different choices even to solder surface mounted IC's, You'll probably be very happy with it.
Offline 3rail4life  
#13 Posted : 23 November 2013 07:37:26(UTC)
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The Hakko is a very good choice, if didn't already have a Weller, it's probably the one I would buy too.

For anyone wanting to to learn how to solder or to improve your skills, I recommend watching this three part series on youtube:







With these tutorials and the basic tools you can be soldering like a pro in no timeCool

Cheers,

Gordon

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Offline erbay  
#14 Posted : 17 September 2014 16:36:43(UTC)
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biotechee, I think it would best suit you to get a Weller soldering iron, preferably around 60W. We have a lot of good looking and improved soldering stations these days but they don’t usually last as long as Weller soldering irons do. As for the length, I think that you’ll have to get a custom soldering tip for this purpose. Usually the soldering irons tips differ in length but this difference is not significant. For extra-long soldering iron tip, you’ll have to get that separately.
Offline waorb  
#15 Posted : 17 September 2014 20:42:21(UTC)
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Blink
Never realized that Märklin had produced a soldering iron!

Walter
Offline H0  
#16 Posted : 17 September 2014 20:54:58(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: waorb Go to Quoted Post
Never realized that Märklin had produced a soldering iron!
Not everything in a Märklin box was produced by Märklin.
Soldering stations, smoke generators, screwdrivers, switching mode power supplies, ...

Regards
Tom
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Offline Drongo  
#17 Posted : 23 September 2014 08:03:41(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: 3rail4life Go to Quoted Post
The Hakko is a very good choice, if didn't already have a Weller, it's probably the one I would buy too.

For anyone wanting to to learn how to solder or to improve your skills, I recommend watching this three part series on youtube:







With these tutorials and the basic tools you can be soldering like a pro in no timeCool

Cheers,

Gordon



Thanks Gordon for this link - the video was very informative and in "Australian" as well - easy to follow.

I have the Marklin 70910 soldering station and I believe that it's made by Weller. In the video, Davy recommends the chisel tip to do the soldering and I'd like to know where I can buy this tip to suit the 70910 i.e. the Weller part number. Can someone help me with this?

Regards
Greg
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Offline H0  
#18 Posted : 23 September 2014 08:21:31(UTC)
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This old thread gives some alternative names for the "Märklin" soldering station:
https://www.marklin-user...ng-Station.aspx#post6781

Maybe you can find tips from Conrad or other companies mentioned in that thread.
Regards
Tom
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Offline Drongo  
#19 Posted : 23 September 2014 09:11:33(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: H0 Go to Quoted Post
This old thread gives some alternative names for the "Märklin" soldering station:
https://www.marklin-user...ng-Station.aspx#post6781

Maybe you can find tips from Conrad or other companies mentioned in that thread.


Thanks Tom, I tried to find this type of thread in the "search" but I wasn't successful - maybe not patient enough. Lokshop show that that have some however Viessmann are out of stock, maybe they are discontinuing them.

Regards
Greg

Take it easy . . . . or any other way you can get it !!!!
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