Manufacturer | American Hakko Products, Inc |
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Part Number | FA400-04 |
Item Weight | 3 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10.1 x 9 x 6.7 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | FA400-04 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Style | Smoke Absorber |
Material | plastic |
Wattage | 19 watts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Measurement Accuracy | 9 x 6.75 10 inches |
Included Components | Filter |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Hakko FA400-04 Bench Top ESD-Safe Smoke Absorber, 1-(Pack)
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Can be operated standing up or laying down in a low-profile position
- Low profile position provides approximately 2-1/2 times the airflow and efficiency
- ESD-safe by design and is made of ESD-safe materials
- Activated Carbon filter contains over 8g of highly activated carbon
- Quick and easy filter replacement
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QUALITY POLICYWe continually strive to put a smile on our customers’ faces by interacting with integrity and seeking the truth with courage as we constantly improve to meet their expectations |
EXPERIENCEFor over 60 years, Hakko has been producing superior quality soldering and desoldering tools, hot air rework stations, smoke and fume extraction systems, technical training classes, and a wide assortment of accessories and related equipment for the electronics, industrial and hobby industries. |
PEOPLE'S CHOICEWhen people are asked why they use Hakko equipment, the answers are nearly always the same: “reliability”, “best value” and “excellent service.” |
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ASIN | B00FZPSEY4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #25,865 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #10 in Fume & Smoke Extractors |
Date First Available | March 31, 2010 |
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Product Description
Breathe easy with the Hakko FA-400 bench top smoke absorber. The FA-400 removes soldering smoke and fumes quickly, safely and efficiently. The unit can be used in a vertical (standing up) position or low-profile position (laying down.) When used in the low-profile (laying down) position, efficiency and air flow is increased by approximately 2.6 times.
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19 watts
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Customers like the filter and smoke absorber of the tool. They say it does its job well, it's effective, and it pulls fumes away effortlessly. Customers also appreciate the good construction and the high quality plastic. They feel the product is well worth the money and is a good investment in your health. Customers are also satisfied with the size. However, some customers have mixed opinions on noise, smell, and performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the filter. They mention that it does its job well, works well sitting on the bench, and has an effective fan. They appreciate the small, sturdy, and solid construction. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Used this way, the unit is amazing...." Read more
"...it was mostly below where I was doing the soldering, it seemed to function well...." Read more
"...Well, that is to be expected. Despite that fact this works well for my needs. I place it right in front of what I am soldering...." Read more
"...I attached this unit to a flexible arm on my bench and it works very well...." Read more
Customers like the smoke absorber. For example, they mention it does pull fumes away, sucks up all smoke like a charm, and removes smoke effortlessly. Some say that it absorbs most of the smoke from soldering, making it a joy to work with. That said, most are happy with it and recommend it to others.
"...It seemed to me 100% effective. No smoke anywhere and even though it was mostly below where I was doing the soldering, it seemed to function..." Read more
"Really makes soldering a joy. No need to dodge fumes or wave hands like a caveman starting a fire...." Read more
"...I'm very happy with the purchase since it extracts and filters noxious gas and that is what I bought it to do...." Read more
"...pulls just enough air to keep the fumes away from you and filter out the flux fumes. Wish I had bought this years ago...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the soldering iron. They mention it has good construction, is made from high quality plastic, and is sturdy. The filter is mounted in a substantial housing, and the unit creates a strong enough draft to carry away fumes. Overall, customers find it to be a solid purchase and the benchmark for solder-related equipment.
"...The only real con: The slightly bulky plastic construction, although rugged, does cut down on the airflow a bit...." Read more
"...Big and feels very well made, as I would expect from Hakko...." Read more
"...It's made from high quality plastic, the switch is firm, the fan is loud but not annoying. No vibration.Negative:..." Read more
"...This thing is just a fan with a filter mounted in a very substantial housing. You can use it vertically or lay it down flat. Just get one...." Read more
Customers like the value of the smoke extractor. They say it's well worth the money, has good construction, and is an affordable smoke absorber. Some mention that it'll be a good investment in your health.
"...This extractor is a good investment in your health. The younger you are, the sooner you should buy one is what I am thinking...." Read more
"...For me it was worth the investment. My stained glass supplier has them for sale, but this was a better deal." Read more
"...The main problem I have with this item is the lack of a reasonably priced mount...." Read more
"...its not overly noisy and just sounds like a small desk fan. Well worth the purchase" Read more
Customers like the size of the soldering iron. They mention it's quiet, not real big, and perfect for a small apartment. Some say it takes up a bunch of bench space, but is great for small boards and hobby use.
"...No need to dodge fumes or wave hands like a caveman starting a fire. Big and feels very well made, as I would expect from Hakko...." Read more
"...On the plus side the build quality is very good, typical Hakko, very small footprint on your work station in the stand up position...." Read more
"...wonderful 'laminar' suction area in front of the filter, but only for about ten inches. You have to work very closely to the filter...." Read more
"Well made, not too loud and takes up a bunch of bench space. Works as intended with no real issues other than the size...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the tool. Some mention that it's not too loud, has a powerful and relatively quiet fan that sucks all the solder fumes, while others say that it is noisy and you have to be within a foot for it to sucked in the fume.
"...It's quiet for its class, although I'm sure it's relatively loud right by your ear under perfectly laboratory conditions...." Read more
"...Noise is fine. It's a small fan so it's not silent, but I've had computers with louder fans...." Read more
"...It's not particularly loud to my ears, seems sturdy.If I change my point of view, I'll come back with an update." Read more
"...The Hakko FA430 Fume Extractor works great but is also noisy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the smell of the tool. Some mention that there's virtually no smell in the room after soldering, while others say that the room still smells like fumes. That said, some say that it blows the fume away from them.
"...into the filter and yet nothing come out, and the flux smell is almost completely gone. Has made it more pleasant and safer to solder in my basement...." Read more
"...Using for soldering. The room still smells like fumes so I’m not sure but I know it’s doing something, at least reducing them." Read more
"...But... it does work and it beats huffing chemicals, especially in close quarters." Read more
"...for it to suck in the smoke, BUT it works very well and I can no longer smell the solder and it's not in my eyes or nose, so this is working as..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the tool. Some mention that the fan is powerful and quiet for the volume of air it is pulling, while others say that it's underpowered and must be directly against it for it to work.
"...It needs to be fairly close to your work, it is not overly powerful...." Read more
"...(the fan isn't the strongest)..." Read more
"...Unit is not loud and the flow of air is just right. I have mine about 12" from the solder job and it pulls the fumes well enough from there." Read more
"The unit has a quality build. The fan is powerful and quiet for the volume of air it is pulling...." Read more
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Pros:
Quick setup and use. Pop the filter onto the front grate, plug it in, flip the switch. You're extracting.
Good extraction. Anything close to the unit will be pulled through. As the manual notes, the most efficient use of the unit is to lay it face-down with your soldering job directly in front of the unit on your bench, so that the fumes go straight into the unit's lower grill. Used this way, the unit is amazing. Set upright, it does a better job generally clearing a room, e.g. if your shop is full of smoke and you need to leave the unit on for a while to process as much air in the room as it can. Either way, it does exactly what it promises.
Hakko also sells a desktop arm. Really, the best way to extract maximum fumes with a unit of this sort would be to buy an arm to hold the unit right above your workspace. The hot fumes naturally rise, meaning it's much easier for the extractor to catch them. If you really want the most bang possible for your buck, fashion some way to hold this unit over your project.
Cons / Explaining Physics
Will not suck air from three feet away. Sorry kids, but physics doesn't work that way. There's no way for a simple fan unit to be able to input a column of air from a distance. What the fan does, is create a low-pressure zone directly in front of the unit. That means air rushes into the unit in a roughly semi-spherical pattern. Yes, you will have to put your soldering job right in front of the unit to get efficient extraction. No, there's nothing Hakko can do to fix that, nor anyone else. If fumes really concern you and you can't get your unit closer to the extractor, either ventilate your whole room (wear a mask and get a restaraunt-style extractor hood), or get an arm to mount this unit directly over your workspace.
Isn't deathly silent. I see a lot of people complaining, and really this unit is exactly as loud as fan this size would be sucking air through a filter. It's quiet for its class, although I'm sure it's relatively loud right by your ear under perfectly laboratory conditions. In a real workshop, this is the normal sound of a quality fan. No big deal.
The only real con: The slightly bulky plastic construction, although rugged, does cut down on the airflow a bit. This is a smart compromise, valuing durability over raw efficiency, so it's hard to argue. But a little more design effort might have led to let's say 10% more airflow without hurting the durability.
Overall: There's a reason this Hakko unit is beloved by many people. It's pretty much exactly what you expect. Get one.
Extra tip: If you want your filter to last a little longer you can improvise a simple mesh screen, or use some cotton batting, in front of the carbon filter. A simple screen will prevent the filter from sucking in ambient dust, while still processing all the bad stuff that comes through.
You can see from the picture that I have it right behind where I've been doing my soldering work. It seemed to me 100% effective. No smoke anywhere and even though it was mostly below where I was doing the soldering, it seemed to function well.
It's not particularly loud to my ears, seems sturdy.
If I change my point of view, I'll come back with an update.
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018
You can see from the picture that I have it right behind where I've been doing my soldering work. It seemed to me 100% effective. No smoke anywhere and even though it was mostly below where I was doing the soldering, it seemed to function well.
It's not particularly loud to my ears, seems sturdy.
If I change my point of view, I'll come back with an update.
Positive:
The solder fume/odor is reduced tremendously when sucked into the filter. It's made from high quality plastic, the switch is firm, the fan is loud but not annoying. No vibration.
Negative:
It creates a wonderful 'laminar' suction area in front of the filter, but only for about ten inches. You have to work very closely to the filter. It made no difference if I had the filter standing or on it's side. Both modes work just as well. It's easy to create plumes of smoke that escape filtration if you are just a little bit too far away. So, you can't have this filter on the back of your work desk; it has to be right up in the the action. Hakko sells an optional arm mount for this so that you can place it directly above your work. I would highly recommend purchasing that if you are doing a lot of work.
I always sort of knew that I should have a fume extractor, and would do silly stuff like bring my soldering station out onto the fire escape to avoid the smoke. But I also suspected that they might not actually do anything. It's obvious that this thing works, because you can see the trail of smoke just get sucked straight into the filter and yet nothing come out, and the flux smell is almost completely gone. Has made it more pleasant and safer to solder in my basement. Quiet enough (or at least, the sound is not bothersome) and has a few different ways to stand it for different scenarios.
Very minor complaint: The power cord is weirdly beefy. On the one hand I am not worried about that fan getting enough power, but the cord itself is stiff enough to sometimes make positioning the extractor slightly awkward.