Weller WLC100 40-Watt Soldering Station
932875
Weller is a great brand for soldering equipment and this station lives up to the name.  Although it does not have all the features of the more expensive solder iron station like tip temperature feedback, but it gets the job done for me who is a DIY'er garage mechanic.  The tips are changeable which is great for changing tips for different applications you are working on.  I have had no issues using the station in the garage or outside at the vehicle.  Makes quick work of soldering wires together or soldering LEDs.  This is a great solder station for a beginner or for someone who does not do a lot of soldering.  Great price as well.
10249
Works great!  I connected 4x180 watt panels to it.  It was almost too easy.  I tested the "island functionality" - and that worked.
4297967
Maybe Weller is a fine company that makes fine soldering guns, and maybe the reason I'm having trouble with mine is that it's old --- it is getting hot reliably, but NOT QUITE HOT ENOUGH to do the job ---- incredibly frustrating, because it does melt the solder to some extent, but it's very difficult with this took to get enough heat to melt it enough withoug a LARGE AMOUNT OF MESSING AROUND AND COAXING.  The amount of heat is only a fraction (maybe 50%) of what's needed.  I do have the tip mounting screws tightened.  (Is it necessary to replace the tip periodically?  I don't think so.)  SOLUTION = get the same thing that looks exactlyb the same but is 300 watts instead of of 140.  Weller model D650.
2320726
I do a lot of switching power supplies and multilayer PCB. I like to work in my living room at certain times of the day, I use to pack my soldering station and had to make multiple trips. Now one trip and I can do my job. This is not a soldering pin for just beginners it's a very well built station. I like that I can use the same tips from my SMD station on pin, I like the pin size that comes with the unit but I had to swap to a smaller tip. I did a recap job on a multi layer computer board today replaced 38 caps with no problem at all. Don't let the size and price fool you I like it better then my Weller.
3803531
This station works great I can not think of any thing I would want to add to this setup it heats up really fast and holds heat right on every time. I would recommend this for any person that does this a little or  lot of any kind of rework or building of soldering it will do it and i have found out it does it very fast
4045078
*INSTRUCTIONS HERE! SOLDERING AND EXTRA PAIR OF HANDS NEEDED, BUT EASY!*

Time to complete: 15 minutes

Tools needed:
1. small flathead screwdriver
2. needle-nose pliers
3. solder needle
4. solder alloy
5. electrical tape
6. extra pair of hands

This is an easy and affordable way to fix a worn out cable on a mac charger rather than purchasing a whole new PSU. basic instructions are:

1. use needle-nose pliers and flathead screwdriver to open the PSU (power supply unit) by OPENING the pliers at the PSU hinges (the flip out things you wrap the cords around). you kind of feel like you're breaking the unit open but whatever you're trying not to buy a whole new one, right? work the flathead screwdriver in the crack and around the unit to open it up. it should open like a book, connected on one edge still.

2. cut the existing tape unfold the metal frame to access the board

3. lightly pull on the black wire while touching the existing solder with your soldering needle. once the solder heats up the wire should come out.

4. get your extra pair of hands to hold and lightly push the new black wire into the hole on the board as you heat up the existing solder that just cooled in the place of the old wire. as the solder heats up the new wire will slide through the hole. note you need your friend to be very gentle so that when the wire slips though it doesn't go too far. you just want it to peek through the hole.

5. Apply a droplet of fresh solder alloy to the back side of the board where the wire came through

6. repeat steps 3 - 5 with the green(existing)/white(replacement) wire.be careful not to use too much solder and don't let the wires or solder touch (*even through the metal frame*) on the backside of the board.

7. fold the metal frame and close the PSU and wrap a few bands of electrical tape around the unit. you can also superglue it shut as an alternative.

8. plug the PSU into the power outlet, then plug the charger into your computer.

Enjoy his low cost, easy, and fun alternative to an expensive replacement PSU.
977649
The item arrived quickly and was well packed. Inspection showed the item in excellent condition. I quickly connected an AC cable to the marked AC input terminals and a voltmeter. The power supply showed 12.21 volts. I used the adjustment with an insulated screwdriver to turn the voltage up to the 13.8v that I needed. I hooked a lighting load to the p0wer supply that draws about 14 amps. The unit held its voltage within .02v and operated for 45 continuous minutes. The fan cycled on at intervals and the power supply did not get very warm. It is impossible to comment on the longevity for this unit, but it appears to be a good unit and I recommend it, especially for the low price
1167628
Great product. I removed the ballasts from my shop light fixtures and direct wired the ends to 120VAC. Using a Kill a Watt meter the fixtures went from 84 watts with 2 T12 40w fluorescent tubes to 37 watts with 2 LED tubes. Plus, the LED tubes are brighter. Be careful not to use a fixture with the ballast as part of the end caps, I had a single odd-ball one of that type and it was not possible to re-wire to 120VAC. The only product issue is that the Hyperikon instructions said to affix the cautionary sticker about using only a double-ended LED tube, but no sticker was present in the packaging that I could find.
4621226
this unit isn't that hot it is only 17 watts, it was bought to replace a Dazey brand unit that was 25 watts, also ergonomically I have an issue with the switch and rather dim pilot light in the back where the cord comes out rather than in the front (like the Dazey) where it would be more apparent if you accidentally leave it on, I'm probably going to repair the old one
1386933
I like this soldering station. Does what it needs to do. But... I should have thought ahead and purchase the soldering station with the hot air gun as well.

Otherwise, this had been serving it's purpose.
2297211
This solder station is fully adjustable in heat ranges and is quick to reach whatever temperature you have set it to. From settings of 1 to 5, 3 is the perfect setting for small electronic solder projects.....5 gets real hot for large connections....again, this station has excellent flexibility!
905583
My old 40-watt soldering iron wouldn't let me switch tips anymore. To be fair, it was 25 years old. So I ordered this soldering station. The power button and dialable levels are awesome. I did several small soldering projects and repairs since getting this, and it's now got a permanent place on my workbench. Very easy to work with, great tool. Love the stand and cleaning pad. The price for it was only $20.00 which is a great deal.
2820175
This soldering station has been a dream. The adjustable temp is very accurate. One can see the temp. drop a little when the tip is heating material, especially with a heat sink. I needed an iron with decent temp. range for motherboard repair work. The low end of this unit is far more than adequate for that. The high end is great for quickly heating objects with greater mass. The temp. is also lockable if you do not have the need to vary it.

My only complaint on this unit would be the sponge. With so many companies going to the brass scrubie, why would a pacesetter like Weller continue to use a sponge?
3930552
I ordered this Soldering Station for DIY Jewelry soldering.....It does not stay hot enough to melt the solder.  It will stay hot for a few seconds of melting and then seem to have to adjust all over again.  One of the reasons I ordered this particular soldering station was because of the constant heat....I've used it only for three pieces of jewelry and it just does not fit the bill.  Not happy with this station at all, even wondering if it has a short.
3394720
My wife Nikki purchased this solder station for me. When I received my solder station and put it thru the works. The heat gun works great for rework. It soldiers quickly. Be sure it adjust the air pressure at a low setting for soldering. High pressure will mess with the heat and can move parts as you work. The heat gun takes more time to heat than the solder iron but still heats fairly quick. The soldering iron is quite versatile. I have used it for both electronics an for assembling parts on a brass locomotive model I am working on. The brass typically draws out the heat quite quickly but the solder iron not only kept up but at a 425 degree setting I still had power to spare. The power supply worked well for testing circuits prior to final assembly. The RF meter has not been tried as of this review but I am sure that it will perform as well as the rest o the station. For the money the station can't be beat. I highly recommend this for all your rework and electronic needs.
2313623
I purchased this for my brother, who does a lot of soldering and reworking. I was pleasantly surprised to find out the device rather small, which will definitely save some space on his busy work bench. Despite its reduced size, the X-Tronic #6040 is quite loaded with features, and performed very well during the initial testing. The displays show the exact temperature, which is very important when you perform precise work.

The soldering iron heated up pretty quickly and reached the set temperature in no time. It came with lots of soldering tips, and most important an extra heating element, just in case. The hot air gun is slick and quiet. Feels good while holding it and turns off when you place it back on the station. Once you pick it up again, it reaches the set temperature very quickly. It also comes with three nozzles of different sizes.

X-Tronic #6040 also came with a magnifying lamp, which was a nice touch for the whole package. Overall experience is great. I'm thinking to buy one more unit, for myself now.
3634648
Pretty good value considering what all is included.  Works just fine so far (a few months)
The soldering holder is pretty sturdy and the station itself seems pretty solid as far as build quality goes. Soldering station takes about 15 seconds or so to get to temp from a cold start.

I purchased this instead of a Hakko and i'm perfectly satisfied.