What is the difference between those hot air stations ?

[ahmedadelhosni]

Hello all,

Locally I didn't find except two hot air stations sold here but I don't really find a difference.

First one costs 45$ after convering to $
http://ram-e-shop.com/oscmax/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=128_164&products_id=2689

Second one costs 110$
http://ram-e-shop.com/oscmax/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=128_164&products_id=2831

Thanks.

[bruno]

Hi,

I don't know the second one, but for sure the first one is widely used by hobbyists.

I have this and i'm satisfied.
Construction of air ducts is not the best, but for this price...

On some italian forum it's possible to find some modification for use it all day every days, but if you use it 3-4 hours a week like me, you not need to mod anything.

Temperature tune is good and is reached very fast.
With a 0,5mm solder tip you need a little more high temperature, 440-460C.

[hek]

Yep, got the first one and have successfully done some rework with it. For the price it's acceptable quality.

[ahmedadelhosni]

Thanks guys. Probably I'll get the first one as you have advised me.