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When I bought this desoldering station I didn't expect it to be in too great of a quality, but I was wrong. Coming from China, the Katsu ZD-8915 although being cheap is not like your average flimsy and ready to fall apart quality, it is actually pretty sturdy for being almost entirely made of plastic and it is easy to maintain (removing the tube to clean it) and it didn't clog up during the time I tested it. It has really good suction so the solder just rushes in through the tip and splash against the back end of the tube on the "gun" making sure it won't clog up behind the tip. The pump is not too loud and I don't see any way of making it super silent since these kind of pumps are a bit on the louder side when expecting a great suction and flow. The whole thing does not rattle with loose parts as I press the trigger and it reaches temps in the matter of seconds(about 10s or less to reach 370°C). Then comes the design, I love it. It's not as boring as other desoldering stations, looking like they came from the early computer days. it has a modern design and kind of a futuristic look to it and the "gun" feels great in the hand. The display is bright and easy to read and the beeps it does as you set it up aren't screeching loud as is usually common with Chinese electronics. Note: the tips are pre-tinned so they are clogged from start but as you fire up the station, give it some time to melt the solder before pressing the trigger for the first time. This review is only a first hand look and I don't know how it will perform in the long run but as I get more experience with the machine this review may change, but so far I'm really happy with it.Read full review
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They forgot to ship two important parts for it (the base with the sponge and the screw cap that screws onto the base). Even when I pointed out what parts was missing after I got the station, they still somehow managed to only pack down the base with the sponge and not the screw cap during the second shipment. Without this last piece, this has led me to make some modifications for the station to work without it, but still could have done a better job at packing down everything in the first place.
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This desolderer heats up quickly and the nozzles are of a decent quality. The pump on it is one of the best I’ve used at this price level. Comes with three different sized nozzles too, so unless the job is out of the ordinary, you should find one to suit most jobs. The solder chamber on top is glass too, which surprised me. Most at this price are plastic and discolour to a horrible yellow colour quickly (doesn’t effect the working of them though, in fairness) but the glass one on this is great, it doesn’t noticeably discolour and is a bit easier to clean. Only down side is the stupid paper feeling push buttons on the front of the unit. They work, but you can never tell if you’ve pushed them properly as the tactile feedback is virtually nil. Even plastic buttons would be a massive improvement. Oh...and the on/off switch is round the back, which I don’t particularly mind, but I know some hate it and prefer it on the front. Overall though, it’s an impressive unit for the cost and has performed exceptionally well to date. Highly recommended.Read full review
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Nice looking & well built piece of kit, clears the solder from both sides of double sided print in one go. Makes de soldering a 40 pin if, quick & easy.
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device works well good suction and will clear through hole double sided boards easily. easy to clear solder container, very plased
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