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Hakko FX888D-23BY Soldering Iron/Station/Tips
5.0
For years I have owned and used competing brands of soldering irons. Frustrations with them include obtaining correct replacement parts and having a wide range of tips to accommodate special tasks. I decided to throw the towel in and purchase this particular Hakko bundled FX888D from TEquipment because they offered this industry standard soldering station with a batch of additional tips, it is accepted worldwide as the most popular iron, and spare parts and tips are readily available. I purchased the base with the standard FX-8801 handpiece which accepts the Hakko T18 style tips that are hollow on the back end. This base assembly also accepts the Hakko FX-8802 handpiece which has N2 capability in case I ever need that, and also accepts the FX-8805 large handpiece which is great for high heat requirements and accepts both T18 and T19 style tips (I bought this as well). With this combination, I now have soldering equipment and many tips with which I can perform any soldering job from very fine SMD components to direct chassis soldering that requires massive heat. The FX-8801 handpiece heats up much faster than competing irons. Tips are easily replaced. The base unit is programmable for specific temperature settings if desired, and also allows password control of iron settings when the unit is used at a station where multiple people use it or in multiple day shifts. I am extremely satisfied with this Hakko combination. TEquipment is also a very great distributor to work with.
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Dec 20, 2023
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Comparison to the original analog version FX888 !
4.0
I own the FX888 analog design that preceded this digital design and it's pretty much exactly the same, except with the advantage of a nice large analog turn knob dial to set the temperature. You don't need a display since the dial has number markings. A red below the dial turns off when the iron is at temperature. I much prefer this as i can change temperature in 1 sec instead of having to fidget with a pressure button that's vertical on the face of the unit which is obviously not ergonomic. Often times in many tools going digital is not an upgrade, analog is better. Analog dials are always superior to beeping press buttons with delay and timers.
Eric on
Oct 22, 2023
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Comparison to the original analog version FX888 !
4.0
I own the FX888 analog design that preceded this digital design and it's pretty much exactly the same, except with the advantage of a nice large analog turn knob dial to set the temperature. You don't need a display since the dial has number markings. A red below the dial turns off when the iron is at temperature. I much prefer this as i can change temperature in 1 sec instead of having to fidget with a pressure button that's vertical on the face of the unit which is obviously not ergonomic. Often times in many tools going digital is not an upgrade, analog is better. Analog dials are always superior to beeping press buttons with delay and timers.
James Erlenmeyer on
Oct 22, 2023
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Two thumbs up
5.0
Heats fast, comfortable to hold, flexible cord-- all in all, a very nice, well thought-out design.
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May 17, 2023
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The Right Choice
5.0
The Hakko FX888D was just what I was looking for when getting back into model rocketry. The last soldering I did was 40 some years ago in the Navy. The Hakko soldering station has name recognition with a price point that exceeds other brands for value. You can not go wrong investing in a Hakko.
James
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Mar 27, 2023
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HAKKO FX888D
5.0
The form factor is proper for a crowded workbench. I have not tried the iron yet but I believe that it will live up to its reputation
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Bruce Zibung on
Oct 27, 2022
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It is a good investment
5.0
I have only had the Hakko FX-888D soldering station for a few weeks but I concur with the other reviews: the unit heats up very quickly, the temperature recovery time is short, it appears to be well built, the iron is nice and light and comfortable and is easy to maneuver, and my soldering experience has been great so far. I definitely should have purchased this soldering station a lot sooner. One thing about the preset temperatures, before you can access them you need to change the temperature setting mode selection to preset mode (1) and verify that the number of presets is set to 5P in the parameter settings (see the Setting mode selection section of the manual).
Anonymous on
Jul 19, 2022
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Awesome
5.0
Been using and reccommending Hakko soldering stations for years. The FX888D is compact, rugged, reliable and works great.
Paul T. on
May 30, 2022
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Great tool
5.0
Easy to use, has everything you need except solder. Tips are great too. Small footprint on work bench, stable, does everything you need it to. With my arrangement, the wires are not in the way and it has made my workflow a lot easier.
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May 03, 2022
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Great purchase
5.0
It is so much fun to have a professional soldering iron system. VERY highly recommended. Just dial in the temperature, use the convenient holder with cleaning add ons, use whatever tips you want--and you are good to go.
Anonymous on
Nov 20, 2021
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Another great Hakko product
5.0
I bought this to give my old Hakko 936 a break, I have used it hard for quite a while and decided it was time to go with the smaller , digital version and this didnt let me down.
Got a great price and free shipping could not be happier with my purchase.
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Tim on
Nov 06, 2021
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hakko fx 888d-23y
5.0
purchased iron and 4 extra tips. am loving it. better than the other 2 i have. ty
Anonymous on
Oct 19, 2021
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awesome unit
5.0
this unit works great, does the Job !!
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Kevin Habhegger on
Sep 28, 2021
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A Great Soldering Iron
5.0
I replaced a Weller WTCPS with the Hakko FX888D after using the Hakko at the WMU plasma lab to do some repairs on equipment. It is better at maintaining tip temperature than the Weller, which makes it easier to get work done properly.
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Jim Cotton on
Jun 08, 2021
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Hakko FX888D
5.0
Great product...Hakko is #1 best soldering iron. I have purchased many Hakko products from you and have been happy with product and delivery times!
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Valerie Fish on
Apr 28, 2021
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Finally got my own!
5.0
I have used this station for many years at my workplace and now I finally got my own. It's simple and quick to use once you get the hang of it, works well for all kinds of jobs - tiny 0201 SMD to big power electronics parts!
Also, I was happy to know that it now comes included with a chisel tip by default!
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Sri on
Apr 05, 2021
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Great little station
5.0
I love these cheap stations. We have expensive soldering equipment but we seem to grab for these more often then we'd like to admit. Just works the way a station should.
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Robert Dee on
Mar 20, 2021
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Hakko soldering station
4.0
Works as advertised. Plenty of accurately controlled heat when needed and the presets and programming are very convenient --BUT-- for some unknown reason, the user guide distributed in the US does not fully explain how to set up and program the unit. You must go to the web site and download the other user guide.
Also a bit disappointed that the tip did not last as long as I would have expected.
Anonymous on
Feb 27, 2021
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even a beginner can do well with this
5.0
as long as they understand the theory behind soldering. High heat and stronger power supply make good soldering much easier and faster.
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Anonymous on
Feb 23, 2021
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Amazing Starter Station
5.0
Great solder station for the price. Easy to use and program. Other tips are easy to find. Make sure you are using good solder.
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Ryan Clark on
Feb 21, 2021
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Excellent product and service
5.0
Top notch customer service. You actually get to talk to a real person here in the states who actually sounds like they like their job and cares about keeping you as a customer. Due to me being a new customer, I had some questions and they were very helpful!! Fast shipping and product was packaged well. The iron is fantastic. I have been using an old weller for years and procrastinating upgrading. But holding components in place with my third hand waiting for the iron to warm up finally got old and I ordered this one. For the life of me, I can't figure out why I didn't get this earlier!! Trust me, get this iron, you will not regret it! Heats within 20 or 30 seconds to 650 f. Stand is stable, iron chord is just right length, tip stay hot on demand. Will be ordering future needs through Test Equipment!!
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Dave F on
Feb 17, 2021
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great soldering iron
5.0
I've purchased several things from TEquipment. Great products and fast shipping. I recommend.
Anonymous on
Jan 23, 2021
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Excellent First Choice for RC Electric Soldering
5.0
Since involving myself in Radio Control electric planes, all my soldering jobs were done by my Local Hobby Shop. They stopped doing that and I was left without a solution. My requirements involved components with a wire size from 10-14AWG for large batteries and barrel connectors that range from 3.0-4.0mm diameters of gold-plated material. Too expensive to screw up! Especially when some plugs are encased in a silicone housing. Apply excessive heat and they will melt to the point where they become distorted and not safe to use. The LHS uses the Hakko 951 which they use on a near daily basis. A step down from that is the FX888D-23BY. After 2 months of usage, it has turned out to be a great choice. It is easy to use and amazingly effective. It makes my soldering jobs look like I am a pro. No more wasted connectors, and no more frustration. I am totally satisfied with TEquipment's price for this great little machine which is a complete soldering station for my needs. It didn't take me long to figure out how to get it going. Of course, a few YT videos, the right solder wire, and flux made my success easier to arrive at. I recommend this station to any one with similar needs as mine.
Alamo Stetson on
Jan 23, 2021
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Hakko FX888D-23BY
5.0
Great iron!
I been using an 20 dollar unit.
This kicks a$$.
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Jose Desousaj. dEsOUSA on
Dec 20, 2020
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Hakko FX888D
5.0
Nice, beats my 25 dollar unit of 15 years.
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J DeSousa on
Dec 02, 2020
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Quality Product
5.0
Quality product but you should check out soldering stations on YouTube. This technology is quite old and for the price, it's quite a lot. The soldering station takes around 25 sec or so to reach the default 700 Degrees F. It can seem like a long wait if you need to turn it off for a bit and turn it back on. As most reviewers mentioned, the interface is not intuitive at all. But regardless, I'm still pleased with the product.
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Timothy Chan on
Dec 02, 2020
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Hakko FX888D
5.0
As always when dealing with tequipment the item showed up before the deadline. Well packaged. The Hakko is a great little soldering station. My only regret is I didn't order one years ago, looking back at all the cheap crap I've 'made work' seems like it cost me more than what would have if I just ordered the right tool for the job. Lesson learned.
Will Masters on
Nov 30, 2020
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Nice soldering station
5.0
Works great! Worth every penny.
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DW on
Nov 27, 2020
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Nice Upgrade
5.0
This soldering iron was a huge upgrade from the cheap one I bought at Walmart. It keeps heat and distributes it evenly. Very nice for smaller components that need precise heat. Would definitely recommend. Worth the price.
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Ryan on
Aug 25, 2020
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it's The One
5.0
It's never let me down
Sam Rad on
Aug 13, 2020
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Best soldering gun
5.0
I have been soldering for years mostly using cheap soldering irons but having to replace them often. This gun is extremely reliable and heats up really fast.
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Kirk on
Jul 16, 2020
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Great Soldering Station
5.0
I picked this soldering station up recently and I am very pleased with my purchase. The unit is built very well and is reasonably priced. It’s a pleasure to use. Highly recommended!
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Ron Franks on
Jul 07, 2020
Hakko FX888D works great, but terrible controls.
2.0
This iron can definitely put out and maintain some heat, build quality feels excellent, but unless you solder at a fixed temperature, changing the temperature will be quite frustrating. Only after calling Hakko support have I got it working properly, they are very helpful and quite familiar with this product and how to correct the settings (I wonder why). Despite how well the iron works, having to memorize or look up how to use a SOLDERING IRON is insane. I would have never guessed it possible to over engineer a soldering iron.
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Francis on
Jul 05, 2020
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Great product at a great price
5.0
Soldering iron works as advertised, lots of different tips available for whatever the use case is.
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Aaron on
Jun 04, 2020
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Great Workhorse Iron
5.0
I do a lot of soldering at home and at work on a variety of circuits, big and small, and this iron has never let me down. Heats up quick and stays hot, and the iron itself feels great and ergonomic. The user interface is confusing but well-documented, and for how I use it, I've never needed to make any adjustments so it's only a minor annoyance. I'd recommend this in a heartbeat.
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Evan on
May 19, 2020
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Great soldering station!
5.0
I would have never been able to solder circuit boards on flight controllers without this tool. Unlike some reviews, I found it easy to navigate the menu. It is super easy to change temperatures while on the fly. Heats up in seconds which is amazing and also cools down quickly to change tips. Haven't got into the programming presets but I'm sure its not difficult.
Kevin on
May 15, 2020
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Reviews are on spot!
5.0
Great tool for beginners and novice hobbyist. Will grow into this as my skills develop. Well built and worth the price.
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Bryan B on
May 07, 2020
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Haako FX-888D
5.0
Nice solder station kit. Combo kit came with extra tips (good selection!) Should read the manual first to figure out how the controls work, but you can just set the temp and forget it if you're doing simple soldering. Perfect for hobbyists, makers, amateur radio, etc. Simple for younger users, too.
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KD9CJX on
May 04, 2020
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Hakko FX888D-23BY
5.0
I am very pleased with the performance with my new tool. I have been using cheap soldering irons for a long time and the Hakko is a huge upgrade.
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Jim Tesseneer on
Mar 09, 2020
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Excellent Value
5.0
I picked up this unit based on several recommendations from professionals. I'm very pleased with the performance thus far. I chose this because I wanted something that was of decent quality but I'm not a pro so I didn't want to spend hundreds. This is the perfect balance of quality and price. They even threw in a roll of solder, picked up the tax and gave free shipping.
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Lefty on
Feb 25, 2020
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Excellent station
5.0
Excellent station to use. Prior to this, used an iron with controls built into the handle. This station makes soldering much easier. Quick heat up and recovery times. UI leaves a bit to be desired, but perfection is a concept, not a state.
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Trent on
Feb 10, 2020
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High Quality Soldering Station
5.0
Do yourself a favor and get a quality soldering iron like this Hakko. The base station is heavy and solid, it is well made, and even the stand is made of metal, decently heavy, with rubber non-slip feet. So it's not going to slide all over the place on your bench or get easily knocked over. The soldering iron itself has similar quality, and Hakko irons/tips are so good, there are a whole ton of cheap knockoff versions out there! This iron is a case of "one and done" - buy this one, and be done with buying soldering irons for a long, long time.
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Matthew on
Nov 09, 2019
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Excellent product, supper fast shipping
5.0
I used this iron regularly for the past four months. Never give a problem and very solid performance. With the fast shipping and price here, you cannot go wrong with this.
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Dave on
Nov 08, 2019
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FX888D Soldering Station
5.0
Great iron/station. Intuitive UI/controls, gets up to temperature fast, solders great. Thanks.
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Scott Brown on
Oct 11, 2019
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Great Soldering Station
5.0
Had held off buying one of these for a while, but I finally decided to take the plunge. Tequipment had the absolute best price I could find, especially as an educator. Soldering station is well built and works great. Only wish I had more soldering projects to work on!
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Andy on
Aug 15, 2019
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I like this iron
5.0
My first digital soldering station with the Preset mode. I need to figure this out as the factory settings seemed to be working fine, but I touched one of the two front panel control buttons and it was off to the races / instant 899°F. Nice compact Digital Soldering Station - My first jump over to Hakko - and I am pleased as punch. The iron fits well in my hand - cools down so so when I need to change a tip, it seems that a 10mm wrench does the trick. Overall I am very pleased - The price is right and it came with a 1 lb Amerway - SN63 / PB37 Tin / Lead Solder. I even like the USA Blue/Yellow Colorway.
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Jonathan on
Aug 06, 2019
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Great Tool......
5.0
All the hype is true, if you do more than just a little soldering this is the bomb. Spend a little extra and go for it, you won't regret it. So happy with my purchase.
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Jim Doherty Jr on
Jul 29, 2019
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Quality product
5.0
This is an amazing soldering station. I did a lot of research before buying this product.
It's about a hundred USD so it's not the cheapest soldering station out there. However, this product is really well built - I'm probably going to get a new station for features before this stops working, and replacement parts are really easy to find.
Hakko also produces literally every tip type you may need!
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Devyash Lodha on
Jul 19, 2019
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Good Iron
5.0
So far this is a very good soldering station. Easy to use and heats up quickly.
Thanks;
David
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David on
Jul 04, 2019
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Good standard iron
5.0
A good "standard purchase" iron, this one has been serving me well for quite a while, as well as a great many others.
My only complaint is the user interface and how easy miscalibration is, which caused me to erroneously set the calibration temperature versus the set point temperature on more than one occasion. That in turn caused me to buy the Hakko FG100-2 tip thermometer to recalibrate the station, which is more than double the cost of the station itself! (But worth it, in any case.)
If I had to do it again though I would probably buy the Pace ADS200; not because there is anything wrong with the Hakko station, which is really pretty good, but just because the Pace is that much better without being unreasonably priced like some of the JBC/Metcal equipment.
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Michael H. on
Apr 29, 2019
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Perfect affordable soldering station
5.0
Ideal for 99% of my soldering needs. A bit pricey, but it's built properly and won't burst into flames like a typical low-dollar Chinese unit. Cheap clone tips work great, too.
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Anonymous on
Apr 15, 2019
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Great shipping great product
5.0
HAKKO FX888D-23BY DIGITAL SOLDERING STATION, is an awesome soldering station, and TEquipment was great to work with and shipped quickly.
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Kevin Allred on
Mar 26, 2019
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Excellnent value
5.0
I purchased this unit last week and after using it I was very impressed. Iron heats up quickly and adjustable temp works well! Tips last for a long time as well!
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Robert M. Gaw on
Mar 19, 2019
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Hakko FX888
5.0
Hakko iron is well made Solid and heats to temp quickly. . Delivery was prompt and pricing excellent.
Using for small jobs on vintage stereo equipment.
Order from Tequipment-the product is the real deal and not some knock off.
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Anonymous on
Mar 04, 2019
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Great value soldering station
5.0
The Hakko FX888D soldering station is a great value for money. For around $100, it heats up faster, and does a better job than a more expensive Weller it replaced. The built quality is excellent as well. Good variety of low priced tips are available for it. A definite buy.
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keith virge on
Feb 18, 2019
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Amazing soldering station
5.0
Great product, heats quickly, holds the heat well even when soldering thick PCB. My first major purchase of a more professional oriented soldering station, and I am greatly impressed. I'll never go back to local hardware store junk irons again. Been eyeballing a Hakko station for years and glad I finally made the purchase. Ill highly recommend this station to anyone who is looking to invest in a high quality soldering station.
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James Gosnell on
Feb 07, 2019
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Great for the price
5.0
Heats up really fast. Easy to control and lots of different size tips to use.
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Kenneth Veznaian on
Jan 20, 2019
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A well-made tool !
5.0
After struggling along with an older soldering station, the HAKKO FX888 soldering station and its quick heat recovery time has made work a breeze! ps... don't forget to order a variety of tips.
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Bruce Manning on
Jan 17, 2019
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Very Nice Instrument!
5.0
The Hakko soldering station was recommended by a seasoned tech. I am enjoying the quick heat-up and recovery. A solidly built tool. Just a reminder... be sure to order a variety of tips for your projects.
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Bruce Manning on
Jan 15, 2019
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Awesome solder station
5.0
I thought I was horrible at soldering and decided to give it one more go. Did a ton of research and landed on this. Turns out I dont suck at soldering, my old iron did...
This gets hot quick and the holder/cleaner is a nice bonus. Menu is a bit wonky but I dont have to change temps to often
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Ryan Conroy on
Oct 19, 2018
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Great tool
5.0
One of the most important tools a hobbyist should have. In my opinion, the form factor is the best, as it fits even on a small bench.
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JAIRO ALBERTO ROJAS BOYACA on
Aug 18, 2018
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Good Iron Given the Cost
4.0
I’ve used this iron for a few years now and find it to be a huge improvement over the old 30W radio shack iron. Heats up quickly and is a decent iron for through-hole component soldering. It does struggle a bit on ground planes or speaker terminals (large thermal masses). Overall it represents good value given its low cost.
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DK on
Jul 10, 2018
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hakko irons
5.0
Hakko makes the best soldering irons. Tequipment offers great service and prices.
Thanks--
garry
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GARRY FROCKLAGE on
Jun 25, 2018
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Great upgrade to my dying Weller WES50
5.0
A great upgrade to my dying Weller WES50. The temperature read-out is helpful - especially when soldering larger parts which drain heat.
It's a bit more compact than my well-used, WES 50, and work space on the bench top is always at a premium.
I initially purchased the WES51 (the WES 50's replacement), but the blinking LED status was confusing and when the Weller rep said the behavior was normal, I returned it. An LED that's off when temperature is reached is an absurd convention, IMHO.
Temperature setting controls are a bit non-intuitive (with only two buttons), but I'm sure this will become second-nature after a bit of use.
Initially, I can't figure out how to get the 5 presets to work (when following the instructions) but direct setting of the temperature is easy and I tend to only adjust temperature by the job (i.e. a work session on a circuit board vs. a hard-wiring job). Usually, this involves a tip change as well.
The iron holder is compact, although I wish it had storage "holes" for alternate tips.
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Thom Mackris on
Mar 24, 2018
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HAKKO Quality
5.0
I am very pleased with the FX888D. When it comes to a soldering station, I look for good temperature regulation and a good selection of tips; browsing through the offering by TEquipment will show you just what's available. At 65W, this is capable of soldering larger lugs and heavy gauge wire, while still handling 0603 resistors just fine. Hands down, this is my favorite soldering station. I'm glad to now have one on my own workbench!
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Prof_F on
Mar 20, 2018
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Go-to soldering station for the working tech
5.0
I've had quite a few solder stations/irons in my 20 years as a tech, the Hakko is by far my favorite. Heats quickly, maintains it well, and having 5 presets means it's easy to switch temps as needed. Stop shopping, just buy it!
backstage tech on
Mar 05, 2018
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A joy to work with!
5.0
I've been using R**io Sh*ck irons forever. I had an important project coming up and a friend of mine told me how much he loved his Hakko. I decided it was finally time to get a good soldering station and ordered this one. Wow! This thing heats up almost instantly and my soldering work was done so quickly I couldn't believe it. Now I'm looking for other stuff that needs to be fixed!
JSantus on
Feb 20, 2018
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HAKKO FX888D-23BY
5.0
very well designed , and built , heats up real fast , this unit is great for the shop and hobby user ,extremely high quality at a great price
RON on
Jan 25, 2018
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Works great for the short time I’ve used it.
5.0
This looks and feels like a very high quality product. Nicely painted metal housing, great feel in your hand, and they even used highly flexible silicone insulated wire for the iron. It heats up in a flash, and holds the temperature brilliantly. Highly recommend, though I haven’t used it very long.
Chad on
Jan 23, 2018
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FX888D-23BY
5.0
Great soldering iron and easy to use! It would nice if it had a auto shutoff after 30 minutes for inactivity. For the price it's a great buy.
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SGW Dave on
Jan 12, 2018
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Hakko FX888D
5.0
Soldered iPad Air 2 charging port with Hakko FX888D. I had to use small and flat tips for the micro-soldering.
My complete order was delivered on time by TEquipment.net. I would recommend this site.
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Kiran Thapa on
Dec 22, 2017
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unregulated to this = 125cc scooter to new civic
5.0
Up to this purchase I had bought about 6 different unregulated irons. Weller, Goot, etc. I had succeeded in assembling several projects, such as an x0xB0x, but had also failed at a lot of assembling.
For years I had blamed myself, thinking I was missing some key point of technique. I watched videos, used extra flux, roughed terminals up that I was soldering. I tried a lot of things. Eventually I gave up and had partners and employees do all my soldering between their other responsibilities (seriously).
Recently I have needed to do a lot of assembly, including parts with different thermal conductivity and different mass (like soldering to chassis and big ground planes, pots, and still small parts). So, I needed a solution to my soldering situation.
After reading reviews I bought this and some Kester 63/37.
Now, soldering is easy. I'm talking like, had I used this system for the last 20 years, I would never have been convinced there was anything to soldering.
One star off because I don't like the UI. It's fiddly if you want to change temperature. I would prefer a plain old knob. Currently, I'm set for Kester 44. But if I ever have to change it, I'm sure I'll need to RTFM.
Anyways, this thing works, and it works exactly as I would have expected a soldering iron to work if I had never known better. It's not a Tesla or a Cadillac, but it's definitely going to do the job, do it reliably, and do it well.
I would recommend this purchase unless you're going to be soldering a lot of SMT -- then you'd need to consider spending another hundred or two hundred bucks and getting something more suited to the task.
For everything else, this guy does just fine.
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Jonathan Pratt on
Dec 01, 2017
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Hakko Digital Soldering Station
5.0
Fast shipping. The specifications were out standing. Very happy with ti soldering station. Thanks for being there.
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Dale Hanson on
Jul 09, 2017
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Solder station
5.0
Great product. Performs as advertised right out of box. Low learning curve. Great results.
Rick on
Jun 20, 2017
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Great inexpensive station
5.0
Excellent little station, heats up quickly and its very high quality. Great option if you need a good inexpensive soldering station.
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Jorge PD on
Apr 20, 2017
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Hakko FX-888D-BY
4.0
Great fast shipping from TEquipment. Although I don't do much soldering I purchased this to assist in the construction of a model railroad. It replaces an old pencil style iron that was painful to use. This unit heats up fast and the station (something I never had) is very useful. My only complaint is the user interface. I had to go on line and look at the video to figure out how to put it in the Temperature preset mode. It came set up so it would turn on to 750 degrees F and you adjusted the temp from there. the instructions recommend that you clean/tin the tip at 482 degrees F. I adjusted the preset 5 temp from what it came with to 482 degrees thinking it will be easier to remember. Left the other presets as they were since most of my work is pretty basic. From a novice this unit is probably more than I needed , but I enjoy working with good tools.
Rick on
Apr 05, 2017
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Nice Soldering Station
4.0
Have used Wellers in the past. But, Hakko now seems to have more usable tip selection than Weller, and I've read reviews on quality issues with the Wellers. I'm not crazy about the look (color scheme) of this station, but it seems to be a good unit for an affordable station.
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Barry on
Mar 12, 2017
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Hakko FX888D
5.0
Just by looking at this soldering station you can see the quality is amazing. I own an Aoyue (older Hakko clone) and doesn't even come close in quality. For the small price difference I would definitely recommend this Hakko unit!
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Raymundo Magana Gomez on
Feb 21, 2017
Love it
5.0
Use this for my RC hobby. Makes quick easy work of soldering. Well worth the money for its ease of us and reliability.
Paul on
Feb 09, 2017
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Works like a charm
5.0
Worth the investment for a beginner. Heats up quick (15-30 seconds) and keeps temp. Work station is well built -- not flimsy. Keep the instructions, power station is easy to read but resetting the presets may not be intuitive without the instructions. Good value, reliable tool
Anonymous on
Feb 07, 2017
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Very Nice!
5.0
My first solder station and I'm very happy with it. I have soldered before at my job but never owned my own until now. I'm glad I got it.
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Angel S on
Feb 05, 2017
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Great soldering iron!
5.0
I needed to replace some caps on an lcd monitor that was acting up. I broke out my old no name wand iron that took 5 minutes to get hot enough to tin the tip and was unable to maintain heat to desolder the caps. After receiving it, I plugged it in and was amazed when it heated to 750 F in a little over 10 seconds. I was able to desolder old cpas and resolder new caps in less than 5 minutes. I am incredibly happy with the purchase.
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Dennis Partin on
Jan 31, 2017
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Excellent Product
5.0
I had an lcd monitor that lost horizontal hold because of a couple of bad caps. I broke out my old wand soldering iron that took 5 minutes to come up to a temp hot enough to tin the tip. It would not hold temp long enough to desolder the first cap. The Hakko heated up to 750 F in less than 10 seconds and made short work of the desoldering and resoldering 2 capacitors.
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Dennis Partin on
Jan 28, 2017
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Instrument Tech
5.0
I really enjoyed the way you plugged it in and 30 sec later you were ready to go. The holder also works great.
Scott Lindsey on
Jan 13, 2017
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Hakko FX888D
5.0
Excellent soldering station. Heats up quickly. Easy to adjust temperatures.
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Carlos Giroud on
Jan 08, 2017
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Nice Product
5.0
Nice good quality and affordable can use different soldering tip and tips are inexpensive.
Al on
Jan 08, 2017
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Spoldering is fun!
5.0
After years of struggling with non-temperature controlled soldering irons, oxidizing tips and poor solder joints I found that my new Hakko is a pure delight. Should have bought one years ago!
Albert Z on
Nov 25, 2016
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Hakko FX-888D
5.0
Awesome unit at a great price..Easily better than anything I've used in the past.. Heats up very quick, digital temp controller is very accurate. TEquipment's customer service is top notch!
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Jordan M on
Nov 18, 2016
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Awesome!
5.0
This soldering station is awesome, I can't say enough good things about it!
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Lowpuller on
Oct 16, 2016
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Hakko FX-888D
5.0
Great soldering station. Up to set temperature within 15 seconds of switch on. Nice light iron. Tips are easy to change and come in a great variety. Excellent service from TE .. It will probably last longer than I will .. well designed and built.
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Robert Reiber on
Sep 06, 2016
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Hakko FX888D
5.0
I agonized quite a bit before buying this - concerned about the price, and whether I should be getting a Weller instead. After completing a lengthy SMD project using this iron, I'm extremely happy I made the purchase. The ergonomics, temperature stability, and overall performance are all great. It's just a case of investing in quality tools - they'll last a long time.
Anonymous on
Sep 04, 2016
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Hakko Digital Soldering Station
5.0
Hakko Digital Soldering Station is one of the best inexpensive soldering station out in the market. If you are looking for high quality soldering station with a low-budget, Don't think twice about it, get the Hakko FX888D-23BY Digital Soldering Station! look at me I sound like a infomercial it just shows how much I like it.
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Garcia on
Aug 26, 2016
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Great Soldering Iron
5.0
This was recommended to me by a car buddy. I purchased it for replacing about 25 capacitors in my car stereos amplifier. This made the job a pleasure, the temperature control is great. I would recommend this iron to anyone looking for a digital soldering station, you get a lot of iron for the $$.
Anonymous on
Aug 08, 2016
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Hakko FX-888D
5.0
This is my first Temp Controlled soldering station.
Took a few minutes to set some temp presets. Easy peasey!
The station is exactly as advertised.
Now you can purchase this station from many vendors but the price was great and more importantly, the customer service guy was outstanding. Customer service is important to me and I will go to TEquipment for my next purchase.
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Thomas Vogt on
Jul 28, 2016
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Get One
5.0
This is the first temperature controlled iron I've used. Compared to the popular 'power' controlled iron I was using: this is twice as expensive and infinitely better! Heats up in less than a minute, with temperature read-out. The default 750 deg F quickly does joint after joint without waiting for the temperature to rebound. When you set it aside hot for a while, there is with very little oxidation on the tip - i.e. it does not overheat when idle. Only suggestion I can make, besides GET IT, is to also get the 1.2 mm tip for through-hole circuit boards.
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Howard Matthews on
May 03, 2016
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FX-888D
5.0
Excellent Soldering station for the price. Very responsive and well made. TEquipment has great prices and makes the ordering process easy.
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Multer kevin on
Mar 23, 2016
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Great soldering station!
5.0
Great soldering station for the price. This is my second Hakko. I also have the analog station which I purchased quite a few years ago. Pick up some different tips and you can do just about anything with this iron. Nicely made unit.
Mike on
Mar 08, 2016
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Hakko Rocks
4.0
Great soldering station. Great features. Should last decades. Only four stars because my original Hakko 926 is still going strong after 20 years (but the 926 is no longer available). You can't go wrong with the FX888. Worth every penny. I could have got this at my local store, but Tequipment.net had the best price, by far, and fast shipping. Thanks Tequipment.net!
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teamSMITHusa on
Mar 03, 2016
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ICE,Inc Hakko FX888D-23BY
5.0
Added the Hakko FX888D-23BY soldering station in with our two older Hakko 926 stations. Our long time preference has been Hakko's.
They have excellent heating element and tip life, fast accurate heat. Proper tip selection handles lead free solder nicely. Hand piece is cool operating when on for long periods. Our Hakko's have far outlived any of the other name brands we've used in the past.
Richard Misturak on
Mar 02, 2016
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Excellent
5.0
Received this item very quickly, very happy with TEquipment service and shipping.
Product is excellent. I bought it to replace an old Weller soldering station which I've had for years. This is definitely an upgrade. Heats up quickly, holds temp, Soldering pen and tips are very nice. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an inexpensive but great performing station.
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Robert Privitere on
Jan 30, 2016
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Hakko 888d Soldering Station
5.0
We gave one of these to our son last year for Christmas so now I've actually purchased two! My husband is a technician at Lockheed Martin and uses this product at work so he wanted one for his home workshop and requested this. The quality is top-of-the-line and is a nice compact size.
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Kerry Atkins on
Dec 15, 2015
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Awesome Soldering Station
5.0
I have been using this soldering station for a while now. This thing heats up FAST! It is worth every cent. You can be soldering all day and you won't be burned. It always stays cool at the handle. It is easy to change tips and setting the temperature its easier.
I would recommend buying this, is it built with great quality and definitely will last you al long long time.
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Kamel Kafati on
Nov 25, 2015
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Soldering station
5.0
Great piece of equipment at an excellent price!
Terry on
Nov 24, 2015
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Awesome Product and Great Customer Service..
5.0
I got this a while ago and it's an awesome product and Tequipment is one of the best companies around to buy and deal with case of a problem..
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jason on
Nov 18, 2015
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hakko
5.0
excellent product. took a little long for shipping, must have been on back order.so far was worth it.
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Daniel Mertowski on
Nov 07, 2015
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Quality Iron
5.0
Added this iron to a fleet of Hakko 936/908 Irons. Mixed feelings, Iron works great but the digital is a little cumbersome to change the temperature setting. Will be perfect for less skilled workers that shouldn't be adjusting the temp.
Steve on
Oct 28, 2015
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Great workstation in a small package
5.0
This station has it all: simple controls, quick warm-up, and a low price. A great addition to my workbench!
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Nick from DC on
Oct 25, 2015
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HAKKO FX888D-23BY
4.0
Awesome product, my only problem, it was difficult to understand the preset settings after that though everything is good. If you want a great soldering station this is it.
Tom on
Oct 16, 2015
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So hot, so fast
5.0
This solder station is exceptionally well functioning. It heats up from room temp to 899? F in about 45 seconds. The thermal recovery is great and it only took a couple of days for delivery with the free shipping.
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Joshua Condict on
Oct 07, 2015
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hakko fx-888d
5.0
Very well built soldering station. Highly recommended.
angel l torres on
Sep 27, 2015
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Quality Station
5.0
I got this with the 4 extra tip package. The extra tips should be good for all package sizes from 0603 to medium size thermal pads. Everything works as it should. My only complaint is the incomplete user guide. The guide doesn't explain how to change the station to the preset mode which toggles the operating temperature between 2 to 5 preset temps. This mode is a must and changing to the mode is unintuive. Changing the temp on the digital version of the 888 takes a few too many button presses is the normal mode. Once I got the online manual it took a few minutes to set my temp presets and now is running as I need it. The setup is a one-time thing and automaticly saves all last settings and presets on startup. Best value I found. Small, cheap and quality.
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Edward McLean on
Sep 25, 2015
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Great soldering station
5.0
I know there are more expensive solder stations out there, but this one does everything I need, and does it very well. Highly recommended!
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BK on
Aug 31, 2015
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HAKKO FX88D
5.0
Very well built station. Would tell others to buy this SOLDERING station.
danny on
Aug 23, 2015
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hakko 888d
5.0
great soldering station, heats up within 30 seconds
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Robert De Guarde on
Jul 10, 2015
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Hakko FX888D-23BY
5.0
For general purpose and home electronics. The build quality of this device was surprisingly good and the small footprint is great for those with limited space. A variety of tips are available to suit just about any need. The UI is a bit taxing, but once I get more practice with it I should get used to it. For the price you would be hard pressed to beat this.
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Stefan Ignasiak on
Jul 02, 2015
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Excellent station for the money
5.0
After doing much research on soldering stations, I settled on this unit. I am very pleased with the purchase. The price-to-performance ratio makes this product difficult to beat. It is very well designed and heats up extremely fast. Highly recommend!!
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vinyl_79 on
Jun 28, 2015
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Hakko FX888D
5.0
High quality soldering iron for a home lab. It's a little pricey for the average weekend hobbyist, but if you take your soldering seriously or solder often, the price is nothing compared to the quality you're getting.
The UI was intimidating at first, but after a few minutes, I got used to it.
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Tom Baker on
Jun 24, 2015
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Best Service
5.0
Hakko makes wonderful products and they are the best products out there for the money...I would suggest buying all your electronics and tools and needs from Tequipment.net you won't find a better place..
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Torque on
Jun 17, 2015
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Best Quality iron for this price range
5.0
The Hakko FX888D is a great digital soldering iron. The display is great, the digital display is much better than the old analog version. The temperature control is accurate and fast. There is very little down time when changing temperatures either up or down and when starting up the iron.
The preset temperature function is somewhat confusing to operate. Also, the iron could use a LED ON/OFF indicator. This can be a safety concern because it is very easy to leave the iron on overnight if the display is concealed.
Overall, this is the best quality iron for this price range. It is definitely versatile with multiple different tips available for multiple applications. The build quality is strong and durable, yet lightweight. Iron is comfortable for long hours of soldering at a time, should not hurt your fingers.
Malcolm on
Jun 16, 2015
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Decent Iron for the money
3.0
For the price I dont think you can go wrong, in terms of getting a iron thats reliable and that you will be able to buy parts for in the future.
That being said I think I still prefer my chinese Aoyue branded iron, as it has a much higher thermal capacity, I have done a lot of soldering with this Hakko over the past month, and any large joint or high thermal mass part requires really cranking the irons temperature, or it takes a long time to wet the joint.
Contrasting with my cheap and old Aoyue, which I have checked it does hold temperature reasonably accurately, not as well as the Hakko, but it is able to wet very large joints with ease.
The cable for the iron is very nice on this unit, and the small footprint is great for a small bench. I think this unit will grow on me once I get more practice with it and get used to it, and for the price you would be hard pressed to beat the build quality.
Justin on
Jun 02, 2015
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hakko888d solder station
5.0
Got this hakko888d solder station and could not believe how well it solders,really works well.and Tequipment that I ordered from was really good to do business from,fast service and customer service was so nice.will be ordering again in the future.
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Dennis Hall on
May 28, 2015
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HAKKO FX888D-23BY
5.0
The Hakko FX888D soldering station was shipped on time and is a joy to use. Heats up within a minute or two and soldering like a dream. If you have a problem with your soldering you can be assured it's not the gun. This thing is very well constructed and easy to use. Highly recommended!
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Gregory Raft on
May 18, 2015
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Still the gold standard
5.0
As always Hakko sets the bar for the everyday use soldering station. Heatup is very fast with the digital display counting up the degrees faster than the price on a gas pump. The cord is very flexible and does not pull the base unit around as you move the iron. The two options for tip cleaning built in saves me bench space from my separate brass wire cup.
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TeslaPunk on
May 15, 2015
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Great Buy !!
5.0
Outstanding product excellent service quick shipping and quality packaging!!
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Josh Adams on
May 13, 2015
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The BEST iron for the money!
5.0
Hands down the best soldering station I have ever had, especially for the price! Heats up within about 20 seconds to 800* and works perfectly! I love it!
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EVAN WILLIAMS on
Apr 27, 2015
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Affordable and easy to use
5.0
My first "real" soldering iron. This is quick to set up and easy to use. It preheats quickly to the set temperature and gets the job done.
No frills, but everything I expected!
Anonymous on
Apr 26, 2015
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Hakko FX888D-23BY Soldering Station
5.0
This is an outstanding soldering station in terms of design and portability. It is very easy to both set and change temperature. The hand piece is light and the separate holder with sponge and cleaning mesh makes it simple to clean.
Anonymous on
Apr 20, 2015
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Guitar amp repair
5.0
Wonderful soldering unit! Perfect for a small shop. Very easy to change to different temperature seating. It heats up to the set range in matter of seconds, I would buy it again.
Alexander on
Apr 18, 2015
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Best Soldering Station at Reasonable Price
5.0
Right out of the box I was soldering in minutes. This is a quality tool and would recommend to anyone especial for personal hobbies. TEquipemnt is also tops for customer service. I had a question on the presets and they were very helpful.
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Shuttleman on
Apr 17, 2015
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Top is its Class
5.0
Right out of the box I was soldering in minutes. This is a quality tool and would recommend to anyone especial for personal hobbies. TEquipemnt is also tops for customer service. I had a question on the presets and they were very helpful.
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Tom Howard on
Apr 17, 2015
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Best soldering device I've ever owned.
4.0
When I complained to my brother-in-law, an electronics techie, that my soldering irons always did a poor job, he recommended the Hakko FX888D. I took his advice and am glad I did. It heats up quickly and my soldering projects are so much better.
Davorco on
Apr 16, 2015
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Quality Control
5.0
Very reliable. Precise temperature control. Heats up quickly. Currently using two of them. One at a business and the the other for home use.
Anonymous on
Apr 16, 2015
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Digital Soldering Station ESD Safe with FX-8801 ir
5.0
This soldering station is great! I use it almost daily; it heats quickly, is powerful, has quick & easy adjustments, and a nice stable body. Highly recommended.
Robert on
Apr 16, 2015
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Great Product
5.0
The Hakko FX888D is definitely reliable and convenient. Heats up in about 30 seconds and gets plenty hot. The added caddy keeps the tip clean and ready for use. The wire going to the soldering iron is made with good rubber like material that won't get brittle on you.
Andyo on
Apr 16, 2015
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Hakko FX888D-23BY
5.0
I've used Hakko in the past and recently needed a new iron. Outstanding price and quality.
Henry on
Apr 15, 2015
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Wonderful Product!
5.0
This solder station is excellent quality and extremely easy to achieve and maintain a precise temperature. The digital display and presets makes it simple to make sure your soldering iron is set at the correct temperature for the project you are working on. Stand is very sturdy. Overall, an incredible value.
Dennis on
Apr 14, 2015
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Hakko FX-888D
5.0
I have been using a foreign clone of the older Hakko for a few years now and it did a good job for me. I found that it couldn't keep up with me on it's recovery and I had difficulty with some of the clone tips. I ordered the Hakko FX-888D and immediately noticed the difference. It gets up to temperature quickly and recovers well. The presets let me move up and down quickly if I need.
I have been using genuine Hakko tips with it. They tin up beautifully and are easy to keep clean.
This is a great little soldering station for just a few dollars more than an imitation.
Kevin Youngberg on
Apr 13, 2015
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Hako Soldering Station
5.0
Hako soldering station works as advertised and works well. Seems to be very well built, well designed and does a fine job on any soldering application I can fine, from fine work to power wires. Only real downside is tips and so-forth are relatively expensive for what you get. Other than that, no complaints. Unit is at a fair price point. Recommended.
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scotty h on
Apr 10, 2015
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The Ham Radio Guy
4.0
The most awesome soldering iron I have ever owned. Stable at any temperature. Quick recovery. The only thing that might throw people off at first is using it to its fullest capabilities especially if they are the type to not read the manual. To these people I say, "Read the manual carefully and then refer to it as you tailor this awesome iron to your needs."
Beware of imitators. There is a country that is making cheap knockoffs of this soldering iron. That tells you how popular this iron is all around the world.
I bought mine here because their price was the cheapest
An engineer friend of mine first told me about this iron, and it is just as great as he described to me.
The on
Apr 09, 2015
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mr
5.0
I have had to use old Weller stations in the past, and just discounted this type of iron as lacking. I was talked into this one, and I'm very impressed! I get more done quicker, and can trust the tip to be "spot on" at the temperature I want, without cooking the tip so every time I want it I don't have to sand and re-tin! I don't know what I would want that would do better! super tips too!
Bruce on
Apr 07, 2015
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Very good quality soldering station
5.0
Nice product, quality looks very good.
It has a nice thermal mass and solders very well.
I would have liked a knob for setting the temperature instead of buttons.
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Mircea Dan Gheorghe on
Apr 07, 2015
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Best soldering station ever
5.0
I use this in my field service kit and this is the best station I have owned so far and I've owned several Hakko stations, heats up fast and is small and portable.
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Robert Spoon on
Apr 04, 2015
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Best Soldering Iron I Have Used!
5.0
It is always an enjoyable experience soldering with the Hakko FX888D-23BY. The iron heats up quickly and does not take up much space at all. The tips are very high quality and hold the temperature needed. I believe this to be the best iron for someone with experienced or novice soldering experience. The labs at my college even carry these same soldering stations for students to learn how to solder properly.
The item was well-packaged and shipping was fast. Also, the price was the lowest. Thank you!
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DCB on
Apr 03, 2015
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Great Soldering station
5.0
great product
Anonymous on
Apr 03, 2015
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Ceo
5.0
I love it!! Very Fast Heating, with all adjustable heat control very nice. Fast delving to boot just 3 days .Cost was five below the norm, nice job gang. I have told all my friends about this too.
Tim Burgess on
Apr 01, 2015
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Fantastic Soldering Station
5.0
I've been soldering since I was 12 years old with all sorts of different irons and setups. I've been using a cheaper weller for the past 10 years, and the Hakko blows it away. It is built extremely well, and heats up to full temp in 30 seconds (I counted). Youll be amazed at how much better things work with a real station like this than a cheap one or a cheap iron.
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Aaron Morris on
Mar 17, 2015
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Cheap and useful
5.0
This soldering iron is perfect! Hakko always innovating and making it better.
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Anonymous on
Mar 11, 2015
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Digital Soldering Station ESD Safe with FX-8801 ir
5.0
Heats up quickly, accurately and maintains steady temp.
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Kevin Colvin on
Feb 20, 2015
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Good quality
5.0
Stable, fast, sturdy and cheap!
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Anonymous on
Feb 09, 2015
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Great Product
5.0
I just received my new Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station today. I have never used Hakko before but I have heard nothing but good things about them. I haven't really had a chance to use this yet, but I can tell just by looking at it and handling it, that it is well made and it also has some weight to it. There is nothing cheap about it and I think it gives Weller a good run for the money. It looks like a great product.
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Edwin Karges III on
Feb 03, 2015
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great product, authentic, good price!
5.0
This is a fantastic, basic digital-controlled soldering station that simply works well. Temps seem very stable, and the 30 second warmup time makes it completely feasible to use it stop-and-go instead of always on. After determining I wanted this model, and searching around for prices, Tequipment.net had the best price for an authentic Hakko machine. Sure, there were slightly cheaper versions available from direct-from-China vendors, but many of those are undoubtedly clones or copies, and not authentic Hakko originals. Furthermore, they would also take 3-4 weeks to arrive whereas I got mine in just a few days by free UPS Ground from Tequipment.net (I added a few spare tips to break the $100 free shipping. Anyway, I'm happy I finally made this purchase, and I expect to get many years of good use out of this.
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MarkB on
Jan 27, 2015
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So far so good...
5.0
Replaced my aoyue with a 888 and it has been great so far. heats up quickly, remembers the temp settings (unlike the aoyue).
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Tim Iskander on
Jan 20, 2015
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Real Nice
5.0
What can I say, this unit is fantastic. Worth every penny.
Joseph Flammia on
Jan 19, 2015
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Basic Soldering Iron works well
5.0
This basic soldering iron provides the approx tip temperature. The tip quality is good and the tips are reasonably priced. Buying 4 tips of various sizes for under $25 total is wonderful. For the occasional usage where proper soldering is required, this system for less than $100 is a great choice.
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Mike Pollack on
Jan 04, 2015
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Excellent Iron
4.0
This is a fantastic piece of kit. I've been using one hakko iron or another for quite awhile. They have always been great performers and this FX888D is no different. The iron heats up amazingly fast and keeps it's temperature pretty well. The iron and associated cable are quite light weight which makes soldering with this a breeze.
I however had to knock a star off my rating because the front panel controls are not at once intuitive. In fact if you jump right in and start mashing buttons you can easily mess up the temperature calibration settings. That would be fine, except that Hakko hasn't included the reset instructions in the manual you receive.
Other than that one niggle, which I only made once, this is a fantastic iron and despite that one flaw this is still one of my favorite irons. Highly recommended.
JMP on
Jan 03, 2015
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Great Soldering Station
5.0
Absolutely love this thing. Heat's up quick, easy to use and is made very well. I was very surprised and happy with just the weight of the unit itself along with the rigid metal iron holder. Would definitely recommend this to a friend.
Jason Stewart on
Dec 12, 2014
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Great Soldering Station
5.0
The item arrived within three days and was packaged very well. This is more of a testament to Tequipment than Hakko, but is still important as they are who you deal with.
I now have the "clown station", as my kids call it on my bench and set up for soldering wiring harnesses and some circuit boards.
Small footprint, quality burn-proof cord, balanced iron, and rapid heat up make it great for most of what your typical home or small business tech could want. It heats up amazingly fast and keeps a fairly constant temperature. I use the 2.4mm chisel tip set at 600deg F with 63/37 solder and it recovers just fine.
Download the longer instructions and look at YouTube videos on some of the features as the included manual is not real intuitive.
The tips are high quality, but I cannot comment on the longevity of the tips or iron as I have only had it for a couple of weeks.
My experience is with a Radio Shack unit and a Weller unit. The RS was ok but like using a butter knife when a scalpel should have been used. The Weller was great but gave it up after 12 years
I would recommend this unit. If you use it day in and day out, other features on higher end units might be required. However, for most of us, this is a great fit.
Dave
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David Drewyor on
Dec 11, 2014
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Hakko FX888D-23BY
4.0
Solder irons work great. Could use a place/holder to store extra solder tips.
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Anonymous on
Dec 11, 2014
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Excellent all around
5.0
As others have pointed out, this soldering station looks like a kids toy. The build quality is excellent and it works great. Heats up fast. With a wider tip this iron can put a lot of heat into a component, even a component with a good connection to a power plane. I used a Weller WTCPT for many years, and this is a much higher quality station. The base/holder appears to be solid metal with a ceramic or powercoat finish. Very nice heavy feel to it.
It comes with a 1/16" tip which is good for soldering wires and some large component pins. I'd recommend spending another few dollars and get a very fine point tip for soldering fine pitch stuff. And get another wide tip for dealing with those power planes.
The 888D is as good as the high end Metcal units I use at work. Very impressed with station at this price point.
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Jamieson on
Dec 08, 2014
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Nice and got here fast
5.0
Super fast shipping. This is a great station. I had a Radio Shack digital station and there is no comparison. This is so much better. Looking forward to many years of service.
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Chad Johnston on
Nov 16, 2014
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Great soldering station
5.0
This is a great product from Hakko. I use this for building musical equipment with through hole components, and it is perfect. It heats up fast, came with a nice base for the iron, and has a pretty wide variety of different tips available.
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Patrick on
Oct 01, 2014
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Soldering station
5.0
Bought this as a gift for my husband. He loved it. It was even better then he had expected. Being able to change the heat setting was very helpful.
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Shelli Jackson on
Aug 07, 2014
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Hakko FX888D
5.0
Works great which was no surprise as this station is highly recommended by most.
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Ryan Cole on
Aug 01, 2014
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Excellent for high-vol hobbyists or low-vol pros.
5.0
Beware of Chinese knock-offs sold on auction sites. Part of what makes the authentic Hakko parts great is the quality of each component. It's built to last. Though this looks like it could be a fisher price "my first soldering station", the build is actually very impressive! The stand that looks plastic is actually metal with ceramic paint. Quite durable and heavy enough that it will not get knocked over. Overall, the 888D is an extremely reliable system that increases productivity.
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Christopher Whitmore on
Jul 22, 2014
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Hakko Solder station
5.0
It is a wonderful solder station so far. It holds the temperature well even when trying to solder large heat sinks.
The service was, once again, very good and I have enjoyed doing business with them.
Thanks!
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Jerry Sweeney on
Jul 18, 2014
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Hakko FX888D-23BY Digital Soldering Station
5.0
I started out by doing intensive research. I looked at stations that would meet my present and future needs; however the price of the stations were way beyond my budget. So after careful consideration, I choose the Hakko FX88D-23BY, it has met all my expectations. Rapid heating to my selected heat ranger, plenty wattage for the work I do (repairing vintage tube amps and guitars). Very sturdy base, love the presets for quick changing of heat range. I had it now for about a year and no regrets!
LastNote on
Jun 23, 2014
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Great iron
5.0
Easy to use iron with great temperature control. Heats very quickly. Comes with fitted sponge and cool tip cleaning brush for the base. I would definitely recommend this to someone that is looking to make a cost effective purchase for their tool bench.
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MikeD on
May 05, 2014
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Great unit
5.0
Aside from YouTubing and Googling, I decided to try the unit for myself. Great price and solid performer. Only issue I had was the small instruction manual that came included was small and seemed lacking in instruction. Just went online to Hakko and downloaded the pdf manual for it and was able to read it clearly on my iPad and also, seemed a bit more instruction in the pdf version. Great customer service and pricing from these folks at TE!!!!!!!!!!
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Mr. C on
Apr 24, 2014
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Review for FX888D Digital Soldering Station
5.0
Excellent product with probably the best benefit/cost characteristics in the mid-range products. FX888D has many variants of soldering tips to use all different types of soldering.
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Anonymous on
Apr 03, 2014
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One stop station for all your needs
5.0
Went with this model instead of the Weller WESD51 and haven't looked back. This station gave me more wattage which relates to be a better temperature range. It is super easy to use and maintenance is minimal and easy when necessary. I look forward to using this station for many years to come.
CT TDI on
Mar 28, 2014
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Wow Wow Wow
5.0
How does this unit heat up so fast? Amazing! I have been using an old Weller station for many years: I replaced the thermal switch in my iron a couple years ago, but it started acting up recently. I was in a bit of a rush this time, so rather than attempt another repair I decided to try a new station. The Hakko FX888D was within my budget and had decent reviews except from those who had difficulty with temp setting, etc. While the blue/yellow coloring is not my favorite, I am very impressed with the iron/station operation. I ordered it with several different tips although I have not tried them all yet. While I somewhat miss the "click-click" of my old weller operating, I sure enjoy the performance of this station.
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Gerry L on
Mar 04, 2014
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Great product
5.0
Great product
Jj on
Feb 21, 2014
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hakko soldering gun
5.0
I bought one of the older model of same, it is an amazing devise that i do all my electric hobby work as i fly electric model jets (electric turbine fan) as i needed a very reliable soldering iron for my electric jets equipment ESC ,motors and lipos battery etc .Though i had to pay a lot to be shipped to Canada but well worth it .Thanks
Ross from Oshawa Ontario
Ross on
Feb 04, 2014
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The Best Midrange Soldering Station
5.0
A thoughtfully-designed and powerful unit. Iron heats to 371 C in about 30 seconds and slots solidly into the base. Cord is made of supple, heatproof silicone and is about 4' long, which can get a little unmanageable on the workstation. Tips are high-quality and easily available. The two-button interface is a little tough to get used to, but you'll rarely need to use it once it's configured.
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Zachary Freedman on
Feb 03, 2014
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Quality soldering iron
4.0
This is a quality soldering iron with a very solid construction and a nice exterior design (even if it looks a bit like a toy). It heats up very quickly. I personally would have enjoyed the old model, which featured a knob to regulate the temperature (this is why I give it 4/5 stars). Nevertheless, the two button system isn't too cumbersome, and the temperature display is nice and bright. The iron stand is sturdy. Having both a sponge and the steel wool is quite convenient. For the price, I'm very pleased with it overall.
NV on
Jan 28, 2014
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Soldering Station
5.0
Best I ever owned!
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Marvin Meit on
Jan 28, 2014
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Excellent
4.0
Excellent product. Heats up fast and last forever!
CHRISTI MCFADDEN on
Jan 28, 2014
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super good
5.0
Super awesome. Heats up fast stays hot and is super comfortable to use
stormmageddon on
Jan 17, 2014
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