Heat recovery at the tip, and the tips you can still buy next year · review
A trusted 70 W digital station with ±4 °F stability, temperature lock, standby and a WEP70 iron, sold by Amazon.com at 120 V.
Parts stay available, and that is why it costs more.
A temperature lock is valuable on a shared bench.
The table’s 400 °F rating is too low for soldering; ignore it.
| Power | 70 W |
|---|---|
| Stability | ±4 °F (2 °C) |
| Iron | WEP70 |
| Tip | ETA 1/16 in (1.6 mm) |
| Functions | Temperature lock, standby, auto setback |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Weight | 5.5 lb |
| Amazon ASIN | B077JDGY1J |
Station, WEP70 iron, PH70 rest with sponge, and an ETA tip.
±4 °F (2 °C), stated.
8.3/ 10
Worth the premium if you solder regularly.
A hobbyist or small shop that wants a station for many years.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for maker machines and tools and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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