{"id":4441,"date":"2017-11-10T15:18:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T14:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebestpicks.com\/?p=4441"},"modified":"2019-06-06T00:18:15","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T23:18:15","slug":"best-soldering-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebestpicks.com\/best-soldering-stations\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Soldering Stations for Electronics and Hobbyists"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soldering station is a unit consisting of an electrical power station, a safety rest and cleaning pad, tip and a soldering iron\u00a0used to form a permanent connection between\u00a0electronic components and metals by melting solder\/filler metals (with a relatively low melting point) on them to form a joint between the two parts. To achieve this, the parts to be soldered are first of all heated using a soldering iron and then solder which is a metallic glue is melted into the connection, creating a joint which also allows free flow of electrical current between the two soldered parts. Soldering stations are considered more comfortable to use when compared to traditional corded iron. The best soldering stations can offer variable temperature and responsive current control for soldering at different heat intensities. They also come with interchangeable irons, ceramic heating element up to 70 watts, easy to read display, tough aluminium iron holders and generally have more power in a small pack for doing more work.<\/p>\n

To ensure that any unit you work on functions perfectly afterwards or is held together firmly where the two components met each other, the best soldering stations should be employed for this task. Soldering in itself is an easy process, anyone making a simple repair can easily perform it with basic adherence to instructions on how to use the tool. However, considering the fact that you have to part with your money to own this tool, and the successful completion of your soldering task depends on how efficient and reliable your soldering station is, it becomes imperative that you should\u00a0purchase any of the best soldering stations that will prove valuable to you at all times.<\/p>\n

When you are considering to purchase a soldering station, the major specifications professionals\u00a0look out for in any brand include its wattage, temperature control feature, display and soldering pencil. Adequate knowledge of these will enable you to spot the best soldering stations wherever and whenever you find them even if it is just one among a group of non-reliable soldering stations.\u00a0We will go a little further to discuss these specifications and what each should ideally be, then select the best soldering stations we thoroughly scrutinized and recommend as trustworthy\u00a0products you should outrightly purchase without having to worry whether your pick will serve you well.\u00a0 Hakko FX888D-23BY Digital Soldering Station<\/a> and X-Tronic Model #3020-XTS Digital Display Soldering Iron Station<\/a> came tops as our pick for the best soldering stations currently on sale.<\/p>\n

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The wattage of a soldering station is like its heartbeat. Every other thing a soldering station does is dependent on the level of its power wattage. Ideally, the best soldering stations now come in a range of 40 – 60W. At this range, they produce sufficient heat for most soldering tasks both professionals and non-professionals are involved with. Soldering stations with lower wattage less than 30W will obviously produce lesser heat and will also lose heat faster than it can re-heat itself. Thus, we don’t have any business with brands offering such maximum wattage category. When you work with such lowly powered soldering stations, your end results will be poorly soldered joints. Secondly, another important feature you should look out for is the temperature control feature. It is what distinguishes a soldering station from an ordinary plug and use soldering iron\/pencil. The temperature control feature is found in the power station and with this, you can vary precisely and set the temperature of the iron to what you want it to be while working. With a good temperature control feature, the next feature of importance is a good display board. Well, not every robust soldering station comes with this but most of the modern and robust new brands that passed our test has it. For those that don’t, you will be compensated with a quick heating and heat retaining soldering iron pencil that can come with a detachable tip or a non-detachable tip. The power station specifically maintains that temperature on the iron tip.<\/p>\n

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Weller WLC100 40-Watt Soldering Station<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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This is a world famous basic soldering tool among professionals and most do it yourself enthusiasts. It is remarkably lightweight as you would want a handy tool like this to be. The handle has a foam grip for comfortable prolonged handling with variable power options between 5 to 40 watts depending on your soldering job. It has a safety indicator light to prevent you from leaving it on accidentally and for mobility, the soldering pencil is detachable from the soldering station which means you don’t have have to carry both around when you don’t necessarily have to. Weller WLC100 comes with a sponge cleaner for easily removing material build-up on the tip of the soldering pencil. It is remarkable to note that all\u00a0 Weller soldering iron tips are made of solid copper and plated with iron, as well as nickel and chromium. They also have their tips pre-tinned with tin\/lead solder. All these extras fortify the soldering iron tips against corrosion and solder creep.<\/p>\n

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