Manufacturer | Apex Tool Group |
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Part Number | WLSK3012A |
Item Weight | 1.43 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.84 x 7.87 x 11.81 inches |
Item model number | WLSK3012A |
Size | No Size |
Style | 30-Watt |
Material | Plastic |
Power Source | AC |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Wattage | 30 watts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Usage | Professional |
Included Components | (1) Weller 5 to 30 Variable Wattage Precision Grip Soldering Iron Station |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty |
Weller 5 to 30 Variable Wattage Precision Grip Soldering Iron Station - WLSK3012A
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Brand | Weller |
Product Dimensions | 9.84"D x 7.87"W x 11.81"H |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Wattage | 30 watts |
Included Components | (1) Weller 5 to 30 Variable Wattage Precision Grip Soldering Iron Station |
About this item
- Adjustable Wattage: Variable wattage dial enables you to take on a wider range of applications
- Compact Design: Saves space on your workbench
- Integrated Safety Rest : On-board secure safety rest holds iron when not in use, reducing the risk of injury or damage to your workspace
- Optimal Precision and Control: Ergonomic molded pencil grip provides you with comfort, precision and control
- Quick Tip Change: Easily replace worn tips or change tip applications
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Precision and ControlErgonomic molded pencil grip provides optimal comfort |
Quick tip changeEasily replace worn tips or change applications |
Easy to useAdjust your temperature display (°F or °C), preset temperature or set to standby mode |
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ASIN | B09632PQK1 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,142 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #12 in Soldering Stations |
Date First Available | May 28, 2021 |
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Temperature Control | 4.1 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.4 | — |
Accuracy | 4.1 | 4.7 | — | 4.5 | 4.3 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.7 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | — |
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power source | AC | — | ac | corded-electric | ac | ac/dc |
wattage | 30 watts | 60 watts | 110 watts | 85 watts | 75 watts | 60 watts |
material | Plastic | stainless steel, iron, ceramic, steel, tin, Steel | Plastic | Plastic | lead, iron, brass, wool, metal | lead, iron, brass, ceramic, metal |
included components | (1) Weller 5 to 30 Variable Wattage Precision Grip Soldering Iron Station | cleaning sponge | palstic | Soldering station and accessories | 1 x 939D+ Digital Soldering Station, 1 x 907F Detachable Soldering Iron, 1 x Metallic Iron Holder, 1 x Premium Brass Tip Cleaner (with Rosin Flux), 1 x Cleaning Sponge | 5 tips |
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30 watts
120 volts
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Customers like the value, quality and adjustability of the soldering station. For example, they mention it's an excellent investment for a hobbyist, it looks well made and the heat settings are adjustable from 5W-40W. They also like the performance, and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on tip, temperature control, and size.
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Customers like the quality of the soldering station. They mention it's a good basic solder station, with a perfect tip for guitar building. Some say that the temperature control is not the most precise, but it'll be a dream to use. Overall, most are happy with the quality and durability of the product.
"...Highly recommended, would buy again if this ever stops working, looks well made, works great!!" Read more
"...nice and solid, fits in a petty small toolbox along with the gear that goes with it (i grabbed a 16 inch stanley plastic box for about ten bucks)...." Read more
"...Advantages and features:-Really nice holder for the iron, reducing the chances of knocking it over or off the table during use..." Read more
"...This is an excellent replacement. The digital temperature control is very easy to use and well regulated...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the soldering station. They say it works well for small projects, and the ST7 tip works great on PCBs. They also say the iron heats up super quick and there is no noticeable wait time in between each solder job.
"...Worked like a charm where another cheaper one i bought was like pulling teeth...." Read more
"...would buy again if this ever stops working, looks well made, works great!!" Read more
"...I've only used it a little bit, but so far it seems effective...." Read more
"Great device, needed it to solder some guitar parts. Great iron which heats up fast." Read more
Customers like the value of the soldering station. They say it's an inexpensive, basic iron that is worth the month. Some customers also mention that it'll be an excellent investment for a hobbyist.
"...Well worth the money for me (though that was a lot for my budget)." Read more
"...good investment for a pro in a bind, excellent investment for a hobbyist." Read more
"I have used various stations over the years and this is a great value for the money...." Read more
"Intro:This is a really good mid-price range soldering iron that would be very satisfactory for the typical electronics hobbyist, maker,..." Read more
Customers find the soldering station easy to use. They mention it's simple, effective, and makes their projects super easy and quick. They also say it'll heat up quickly and is perfect for beginners to intermediate users. They appreciate the digital temperature control and the LED switch, which is a simple but good feature to have.
"...nt heat up, but this one got to temp almost immediately and made soldering easy when it was so difficult with the other iron." Read more
"...This is an excellent replacement. The digital temperature control is very easy to use and well regulated...." Read more
"...and a shorter barrel than MOST typical irons; I was able to keep it steady and controlled, and solder those tiny joints without much trouble!..." Read more
"...This is perfect for the beginner to intermediate user for soldering your slot car parts together...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the soldering station. They mention that the heat settings are adjustable from 5W-40W, and the variable setting is nice for this work. Some appreciate the holder and temperature adjustment knob. Overall, most are happy with the product's adjustability.
"...-Station has variable heat output with continuous adjustment knob (way better than having just an iron that doesn't have temperature adjustment)..." Read more
"...The digital temperature control is very easy to use and well regulated. Great results when soldering my project PCBs." Read more
"...The little heat adjustment knob is a great feature to have as well...." Read more
"Loved the temperature adjustment knob...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature control of the soldering station. Some mention that it heats well, and does what it was supposed to do. The handle doesn't get hot, and the power cord doesn''t heat up. However, others say that the temperature "control" really isn't there, the irons wouldn''' t get enough hot, it takes a little bit to warm up, and that the insulation will eventually fatigue and crack.
"I set mine at 545 degrees, heats up fast, put a bit of honey or rosin on glass or silicone, use a straw in one hand and the other with the iron, tap..." Read more
"...It wouldnt heat up, but this one got to temp almost immediately and made soldering easy when it was so difficult with the other iron." Read more
"It heats fast. Like 15-30 seconds fast" Read more
"Works well and seems to hold a steady temp, hopefully it'll keep it up for a while." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tip. Some mention that the tip is decent, surprisingly useful, and high quality. Others say that it doesn't have a grounded tip, making it required to buy a fine pointed tip.
"...It doesn't have a grounded tip so be aware of that if using in static sensitive devices." Read more
"...the tip comes pre tinned..." Read more
"...-The soldering iron tip that this iron comes with is a huge chisel tip, and will not be useful to most people who plan on soldering electronics with..." Read more
"...The soldering tips it comes with are fine, but you might want to invest in extras or replacements with different shapes...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the soldering station. Some mention that it's compact and small enough to fit on any workbench, while others say that it gets the job done but is kind of large and too large for circuit boards. Some say that the iron itself did not even fit into the spring stand, and that the included sponge no longer fit in the tray intended for it.
"...nice and solid, fits in a petty small toolbox along with the gear that goes with it (i grabbed a 16 inch stanley plastic box for about ten bucks)...." Read more
"...The other issue for me is that the iron is a very tight fit into holder. Thinking of sanding down the iron where it connects to loosen the hold...." Read more
"...This new model is thankfully more compact and a bit nicer -- and it performs every bit as well...." Read more
"...This is more an more meanace and junk for small electronics. The old non-controller Weller from Sears works better now...." Read more
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This is a really good mid-price range soldering iron that would be very satisfactory for the typical electronics hobbyist, maker, tinkerer, or DIY repairs enthusiast. Please note that this is a *soldering station*, not just a soldering iron, so it is superior to if you are just purchasing a *soldering iron*, which is just the "plug in pencil" part by itself. Weller is a professional grade soldering equipment company, they make soldering equipment that is even more superior to this one, so you can expect fairly high quality out of this soldering station as well.
Advantages and features:
-Really nice holder for the iron, reducing the chances of knocking it over or off the table during use (safer than cheaper soldering irons).
-Nice comfort grip on the iron
-You can buy high quality Weller tips to fit this iron of a wide range of shapes/sizes for different soldering jobs
-On/off switch so you don't have to unplug it to shut it off. Switch glows when on, to remind you that it's on (good for safety).
-The iron plugs into a socket on the station, so you could replace just the iron if it breaks/burns out/gets worn out, probably even with a non-Weller iron.
-A nice sponge is included
-Station has a nice tray for the sponge
-Station has variable heat output with continuous adjustment knob (way better than having just an iron that doesn't have temperature adjustment)
-Seems to have plenty of power for doing circuit board electronics soldering. I typically use the 3 or 4 setting, unless I'm soldering big stuff, and then I crank it up to 5, which is the max.
Disadvantages to keep in mind, and why they aren't a huge deal:
-Though you can adjust heat output, you can't control the temperature directly, and the probe doesn't actively increase/decrease its heat output to hold at constant temperature as you are working with it. But you would have to pay significantly more money to get this feature in a high quality soldering iron like this one.
-The soldering iron tip that this iron comes with is a huge chisel tip, and will not be useful to most people who plan on soldering electronics with this iron. You can easily order replacement tips though that are more dart-like, and you'll have to do this as tips wear out anyways.
Pro tips:
Soldering iron tips are somewhat expensive (about $10 each), because they are one metal plated with another metal. Treat them with respect. Shut the iron off when not in use to reduce high temperature corrosion. Put some solder on the tip before shutting it off to protect it. Use the sponge and/or tip cleaner to keep the tip clean. Avoid the temptation to clean a tip with sandpaper, this will ruin it, because that removes the plating. If your tip starts not working very well, slap in a new one, and tell yourself that it's worth it. Try not to solder onto dirty metals and things not intended to be soldered.
Summary/Final Buying Advice:
If you are a hobbyist accustomed to using stand-alone soldering irons that have no station, or a cheap station that is just a sponge and a holder, and no switch and knob, treat yourself to this station, and you'll be very pleased. Things will go a lot better for you, you'll be more productive, less frustrated, and this station might even be safer for you to use, since with the stand-alone iron, you can easily knock it over onto your table or floor, and that's not good. This is almost a professional quality station, you can handle the price that it costs, so get it for yourself!!
If you are a professional electronics technician, a very ambitious hobbyist, or have a larger budget than I do, you will probably want a temperature controlled iron/station. Expect to pay over double for it if it is of good Weller or comparable quality though. Its key advantage is that it will increase/decrease its heat output to hold a constant temperature as you are doing things with it that suck more and less heat off of it.
anyway as stated, excellent iron for a hobbyist. could be used for (and frequently has been over the years) professional work, compatible with a large variety of excellent solder tips. i prefer not to include this in my reviews, but it is backed with the industry standard name in electronics and hobbyist standard soldering equipment (weller is extremely old and well respected concerning soldering irons, there are tons of professionals who won't even consider using another brand for small scale electronics, although lots of others are just fine). in general i would have a hard time not recommending this to someone who is either serious about learning soldering or just needs a new kit on the cheap to get some stuff done.
the example i received was exactly as expected and functioned great. i received it on the earliest expected day. it has worked excellent for doing some really simple and basic wire to wire and wire to contact solder joints. currently my usage is no more than hobbyist, but my experience is semi-professional (i'm a pc repair technician by trade, a soldering iron isn't that big a part of it, but it is an important thing to know and do well), i state that to say that based on my experience with the iron i wouldn't be afraid to use it every day for hours on end, might need a hair of maintenence but i think it would survive that task for 6 months without much issue other than a tip replacement or three, and likely the handle pad would need replacement. good investment for a pro in a bind, excellent investment for a hobbyist.
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Este cautin digamos que es semiprofecional pero es muy bueno y ademas el cautin lo puedes usar de forma autónoma sin la estación, de igual forma a la estación le puedes conectar cualquier otro cautin que desees en caso de que este se descomponga, pero paro la calidad del cautin durara mucho tiempo. La estación es regulable lo por lo que esta estación esta genial, y es de buena marca ademas esta a un super precio mejor que en otras tiendas de internet.
Si vas a comprar esta estación asegúrate también de comprar una punta Weller ST7MX ya que la punta que trae de fabrica es plana y se gasta muy rápido.
Lo compre por Amazon EE.UU y con envió gratis se tardo semana y media en llegar, al principio pensé que no llegaría porque la linea de tiempo no avanzaba, pero después todo fue muy rápido.