Hakko Review and Soldering Tip Care

[@paulward6312]

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the time and effort you put forth in making this video. I now have my own Hakko 888d and it is great. I can't believe I have fought all these years using the old irons. What a great product, with your helpful techniques.

[@aryanbryson933]

instablaster...

[@bcflyer99]

Great soldering station. I've had mine for 7 years and still has the original tip nice and shiny.

[@alecpace2156]

I bought one and it's awesome! No problems soldering like a boss! Heat up time is max 45 seconds. Great vid to.

[@shahriarir]

I have been using Hakko irons for a while and they are my go-to solders. This video was very helpful in giving me ideas for use and maintenance. Thank you.

[@johncunningham5435]

I own the older version (Hakko 939) It has great thermal mass and control. Oddly, I practice cleaning the tip as you describe and found the tips really stand up when it comes to demand soldering. "Great refresher"

[@dylanrush5163]

I love Hakko, Have had mine for a year and still going strong.

[@SparkysWidgets]

I know its a really nice unit and I have enjoyed using it while I can! I will be sad when I have to ship it to a lucky viewer, but I know they will put it to good use!!

[@johnwolff3206]

Just ordered a Hakko 888d today...Using your video's for educational purposes, thanks.

[@Paul-ki8dg]

Just received a HAKO purchased recently and a beginner at soldering. This instruction is perfect

[@bagoquarks]

*LEAD IS LEAD* The less lead we dig out of mines and pull into our working and living areas, the less lead will be present in perpetuity where we live and work. It does not matter that our work product ends up free of lead - the lead used lingers somewhere. Thank you for the 700°F-725°F range suggestion for lead-free solder, I will try the 716°F for my through-hole, electronic component soldering.

[@daveoatway6126]

Excellent information. After working with soldering irons for many years, I was not aware that the copper tip on quality irons were in fact laminated with iron. Thanks

[@williammorrison8714]

Dictionary Search for a word sol·der /ˈsädər/ noun noun: solder; plural noun: solders a low-melting alloy, especially one based on lead and tin or (for higher temperatures) on brass or silver, used for joining less fusible metals. "remove the fitting using a blowtorch to melt the solder" verb verb: solder; 3rd person present: solders; past tense: soldered; past participle: soldered; gerund or present participle: soldering join with solder. "the wires to this clip are soldered to the circuit board" Origin Middle English: from Old French soudure, from the verb souder, from Latin solidare ‘fasten together’, from solidus ‘solid’.

[@tomgiorgini9154]

perfect especially for an american

[@Hama335]

I always thought that Weller stations are more pro but iv changed my mind, thumbs up for the Hakko (y) Great Review Man

[@herrkiwi3110]

This was really helpful thanks.

[@blue03r6]

make sure you only buy these from Factory Authorized retailers. these are one of the most counterfeit soldering stations. there are many many youtube videos of bad reviews that the station turned out to be fakes.

[@JH-kd6hs]

Fantastic video, thanks man. Really well done

[@Donbros]

I just bought silver version. Man now it even not only functional but pretty

[@jeffmclowry]

Stupid comments in this thread. I, on the other hand, really appreciate this video. Very helpful and useful. Thank you sir!

[@SanJacinto23]

I'm so confused, some people say "Never leave solder on your tip, it's bad for it. I've had my tip for 20 years" Others say "Always store your tip with solder, I've had it working like that for 20 years"

[@fomocowboy]

I guess it doesn't matter then....

[@Jim7550]

FYI, The name "soldering iron" comes from early days - pre 1930, not because of iron on the tip. Original soldering irons had only copper tips. They had to be filed to clean them up for "wetting" with solder. Term "soldering iron" is a parallel to "Branding iron" used on ranches. The plated tips are relatively new but so very nice ! The instructions for cleaning the tip in the video seems a bit excessive. With the cost of solder, might be less expensive to wipe the tip clean with the brass sponge as needed then replace the tip when it is required. I've not replaced my tips after 10 years of heavy use. One thing to avoid is to melt any material other than solder. Plastic or wire insulation can really mess up the tip by chemically degrading the iron of the tip.

[@esjuve]

best video I have seen on tips & tricks, will have this on my resource page

[@lancelotlancelot]

Just got one today for $5 at a garage sale what a steal

[@2cool4u24]

Fake. Wouldn't even take a fake for free.

[@smoll.miniatures]

@@2cool4u24 And you know it’s a fake how?

[@anthonysanchez4503]

Great instructional video on the device (I just bought one) and tip maintenance. Will follow your recommendations!

[@1GENKILL4]

I used to have a 69 Impala but I solder.

[@stclairstclair]

Ha ha, I send my nonsmoker wife to get me cigarettes, she asks fo marLLLburrows!

[@NK-yl3yp]

www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/is-it-used-to-or-use-to#:~:text=Used%20to%20refers%20to%20something,something%20in%20the%20past%20that

[@adiero]

Thank you for this insightful video. I've been soldering for off-n-on 40 years and learned something new here. Please ignore the pronunciation bigots and keep making more vid's.

[@barrybutler9872]

Ditto on all counts. Thanks for the hints!

[@SURGE101]

This is a good iron if you’re doing the odd soldering job here and there but the Hakko fx951 is the one to buy.

[@stclairstclair]

@9:20, i read that the tin in the solder actually mixes with the copper and literally dissolves it. I have soldered for 30 years without ever knowing why how or what, Like digging the tip when desoldering, destroyed a new tip first use, Thanks for the video.

[@BeetleJuice1980]

excellent review , great job ! i never could afford a hakko..

[@SparkysWidgets]

Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate the comments! Are you from Greece by chance? Just a guess from your username probably way off.

[@BeetleJuice1980]

Yup hello from Athens!

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

It needs both an up and down buttons for setting the temps. I use an old wash rag to clean my tips when they get build up from the solder. This seems to be a good unit, so I will have to get me one.

[@st7650]

Great video thanks again I have been a Hakko fan for a long time. Thanks for all the info

[@RossPotts]

I am so tempted to enter my name for this fx888d! Alas! I already have one as a gift from my wife. How can I keep my brass wool from getting to be a hard ball of solder, or is that one of those sacrificial things I just need to expect and keep ordering them? I love my Hakko! My first real test of it was fixing the USB on my wife's Kindle fire: I kind of told her I needed the Hakko for it. Sshhhhhhhh.....

[@SparkysWidgets]

It really is a great unit and something that will last a very long time! I am sure you are already looking at other projects with it :)

[@CPLBSS88]

In my experience, the brass wool is sacrificial.

[@ng-iq4kx]

Just came across your video and was wondering what you were coating the tips with then realized you were saying solder. Just a different way of pronouncing it. Good video and info. thanks

[@ng-iq4kx]

@Mazinblaster Z yeah, I have since found that out. Never to old to learn something new.

[@alvin10388]

I have just bought this station from our authorized dealer here in italy but,unfortunately i am having big problem with solder tip,every time when i tried to solder my wbt solder turn in to small silver balls end of the tip instead of flowing it to the pcb.is there anyone can give me any advice?thanks

[@crocellian2972]

Great. Thank you. I appreciate your honesty in describing your partner. I wish everyone would be the same.

[@CygnusTM]

Great info on tip care! Looking forward to the next video.

[@NemoNepersonne]

Our accents sound very similar, but when you say “solder” it rhymes with “shoulder,” which makes sense. I’ve never heard it said that way, though. I’ve always heard it pronounced “saw-der”. Also, the original soldering irons weren’t electric and weren’t copper core.. They were iron wedges about one by three inches with long handles. The iron was heated in a charcoal brazier, then pressed against an ingot of lead. The lead melted and ran over oakum packed between lead or iron pipes and sealed the joint. Then the hot iron was used to shape the seal. This was done before electricity was discovered.

[@supersabrosinho]

English is a terrible language for rules. I speak 3 languages and English has the most grammatical exceptions. "Solder" should be pronounced the same way we pronounce "folder" but nah let's throw a curve ball to those learning it... Just to keep em scared 🤣

[@pLaCiDMoOoN]

Great soldering tip tips! I definitely took notes, Thanks:)

[@st7650]

Great videos hakko makes the best products. I do a lot of through hole components soldering replacing capacitors on tv power boards. I really like the Kester solder NTE Kester 44 Rosin Core Solder 60/40 .031" 1 lb. Sn60/Pb40. I noticed you have a Kester 951 flux pen and a Kester 2331-ZX flux pen what is the difference and what type of flux would your recommend for through hole components. Thanks for all the great videos been a subscriber for quite sometime. Really enjoy your videos and you are the one that got me into soldering after watching your videos highly enjoyable

[@lsping8]

wow thx for the tips >.< no wonder why my soldering tip is always broken .... when every i finish solder a component i always clean with the wet foam

[@8bitjunkie8]

Nice, looking forward to the next one

[@quentinb9692]

Thanks for the info, about to buy a Hakko.

[@2cool4u24]

This is a proper review.

[@travisthompson3700]

Very helpful information! Thanks

[@para9111]

So well done.Thank you.

[@godsloveministry4195]

Good tip about the iron castings. I wonder anyone is making use of argon as protection?

[@flowinsounds]

Thank you. Great tips

[@rich1051414]

It does not matter for soldering performance, but is there a maintenance tip to help keep the non-soldering portion of the tip clean, as well as the retaining sheathe? Mine has gotten very crusty looking, i guess from flux popping and cooking on it.

[@Hhtfvhrcbgrejkkjhffvbhb]

Hakko fx88d station auto sleep mode available in???

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Hi ,I really like Hakko brand and would like to buy one of these stations ,as my old station that was given to me has had it's best days..Looking on You Tube I have seen many fakes of this model..People that make fakes make it hard for everyone.So now I don't know what to buy..

[@GregVasquez777]

nice complete info thanks!

[@ESSA20]

Hey, what an excellent video, thankyou. I had question, im repairing a headphone that as wire disconnected from the post, I think I have two option correct if I'm wrong. 1. Re heat the original solder and afix the wire. 2. Add abit of lead solder to the post without removing old solder. But I'm not sure if the original solder is lead free or lead does this matter if I use lead on top without desoldering the original solder?

[@SparkysWidgets]

You probably already figured this out, but you can mix and match in this instance. Adding leaded solder will decrease the overall melting temperature of the solder joint and of course mean its no longer lead free. You can also use Bismuth based solder like Chip-Qwik which can lower the temp and make it easier to rework. Hope this helps!

[@GregVasquez777]

Do you leave your station on and running over the course of the day if you are soldering often? when do you turn it off or rest it? what burns tips? thanks

[@clinthightowerclinthightow4950]

Nice video good job! Thank you.

[@outthereassociates7155]

Thanks, Great video.

[@SeAfasia]

This model from hakko is excellent but support 110volt ac.Now we can find many clones that use 220V ac for European user but I am prefer to buy a genuine Hakko as second solder station on my desk. So I am working with Xytronic Lf1600 and find it very useful station. Thanks for this tutorial sparky..

[@htcones99]

Thank you is very usefully greatings

[@atarileaf]

do you blob some solder on the tip at the end of the day when you're done using it?

[@dimitrinkadoycheva5230]

I want the HAKKO FX-888D

[@obus4186]

Where does paste flux come into the picture or is it not necessary?

[@kamikazekrunch8363]

Will a Hakko FX952 soldering iron work in a Hakko FX888D soldering station?

[@sljekhresk]

Very helful, thanks

[@gorkvideo]

My tip is stuck in the sleeve how do I get it out without bending the sleeve??

[@romulodasig9560]

My question is not relative to soldering. Hi, i bought hakko fx888, rated voltage 230v 50hz from Israel. But the voltage in our country is 220v 60hz. My question is, is it possible to use it in our country without having a problem?

[@yasha8951]

I'm also in the search for this station in Israel from where did you get it? did it work properly with our voltage?

[@jb121993]

As a beginner, after twirling my own stand out of a hanger, neglecting to take into account the heat loss with tip hitting hanger, having bought lower cost Weller @ 400 max temp(no dial adjustment), I figure I'd be at a loss in progression. Explanation via your video helps me see otherwise! Thx! Will continue watching. I've subscribed to your show and intend on watching more. Am only unsoldering at this moment to get feel of hold, solder timing, etc. Can tips from Weller be used in Hakko?

[@EngineeringCorner]

Do you have a recommendation between the Hakko or Weller unit?

[@SparkysWidgets]

The best way I can answer this is the units are really a close match and both have some strong points(I should probably do a comparison video). Depending on your location globally one unit might be easier to get tips for and maintain, in which case you want to choose the one that will make your work easier. If you are chasing parts instead of soldering it doesn't matter how nice the station is! For example Hakko tips and units can be difficult to get in places in Europe (Not sure if this is still true) so it makes sense to choose the Weller unit if you are there. Both units are strong and will serve well, just take care of the tips and practice!

[@alvin10388]

Hi,I have same solder station but when i use lead free solder the tip doesn't flow properly solder on to the component,, Any advice really appreciate.

[@DamnDealDone]

Stop using lead free.

[@lifeinwallawalla6271]

Love your video

[@mikegee9284]

Great video and thanks for some really good tips on maintenance. I'm from GB, so its soldering from my point of view. If we are going to indulge ourselves in lazy pronunciation and start to soder then bollocks completely loses it's impact and lol might as well disappear up it's own bottom. Anyway, it's not a US product so he can say it as he (or his sponsor) sees fit.....nerrr

[@yossishi221]

Thanks

[@Z22ZINFS]

Never heard the "l" pronounced in soldering. I've been all over the USA and was taught that it is a silent letter. Not criticizing. Just wondering where that pronunciation came from? I studied linguistics in college and enjoyed the class. Interesting how some words are only known to people in a very small area of the USA.

[@jmr3446]

USA is probably the only country that does not pronounce the "L".

[@copernicofelinis]

Hakko's iron is very good, but the interface is a dumpster fire. They should have used three buttons and nobody would have had the need to read the manual to avoid offsetting the tool. (Thankfully, it can be reset to factory settings quite easily, but still...)

[@kamleshdhaker8856]

good.

[@imnguyen6658]

HMCEelctronics? They'be been absobed. :)

[@GRBtutorials]

I'm wondering, what about Hakko FX-888D vs TS80 + stand + sponge? The TS80 seems to have a very good thermal performance even though it's only 24 W as it has a direct-to-tip technology and the Hakko's thermocouple isn't placed directly on the tip, so it has worse thermal performance. And the Hakko's interface is... well... how would I say it... horrible! Why, Hakko, why? Why did you put only two buttons in a 130 € station? Also, the TS80 has built-in sleep temperature. But on the other hand, the Hakko is a proper soldering station and the stand is awesome. Not to mention you can hack it to make the interface better with 5 presets, which could be used for making the sleep temperature feature work.

[@pa3deeghztv302]

Nice station

[@easyfrp5699]

Ok

[@turnercarl]

SparkysWidgets hi good day I have a used 80 W Weller WD 1000. I am thinking of up grading to a Weller WX 2 would the iron WSP 80 FIT THE Weller WX 2 UNIT .

[@SparkysWidgets]

Carlos Vanquish Unfortunately the WX units are not backwards compatible with older irons. I will say that it is worth the upgrade even if you have to get new irons (even coming from a WD, which I used to have). I have had a lot of time with many types of units ranging from WS, WD, WX, several Hakko units and a couple Metcals. If I had to choose just one station it would be the WX2 with a WXP65 and a WXMP although I currently have 2 WXP65s hooked up with different tips.

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

I'm reading the comments and loling at the Americans who can't cope with the fact that words can be pronounced differently.

[@bobbobbington1132]

noooo, soulder and aluminium and colours cannot be permitted! /s

[@tomgiorgini9154]

@@bobbobbington1132 as well as turning a letter into a word like z but brits like zed, ridiculous or lets go with torch which they think means flashlight, I wonder what they call a stick with a rag dunked in gas, much to simple a people

[@louisstout5890]

You didn't even turn the damn this on!

[@jacobwcrosby]

Although I do completely understand the different pronunciation of words across the world, I don't think I have ever heard s person from NA pronounce these words 'incorrectly'... I am guessing it has already been pointed out, but Solder...? *SAUDER*... How about that Silicon... Er... Wait... That's an element... Although there is Silicon in Silicone, they are indeed not the same thing... :-(

[@riffraff9000]

Words with silent "L's": solder walk talk half calf yolk folk salmon caulk Q.E.D. ;-)

[@RobMacKendrick]

@@riffraff9000 Several of those words don't have silent L's anywhere but certain regions of the US. For example, if one is winterising one's windows, one does not go to the ironmonger's and announce, "I'm looking for cock."

[@Rashimotosan]

@@RobMacKendrick omg this comment is amazing. I laughed my ass off. Thank you for this.

[@davybloggs1564]

@@riffraff9000 soLder is NOT among those other words you moron!

[@NudeJawn]

@@RobMacKendrick I'm from the US and I only pronounce the "L" in solder. In Philly we leave the S, O, D, E and R silent.

[@RobynTapps]

man i never knew Hakko had so many plugs....

[@alecpace2156]

Im 12 so if it works for me than it will work for you!

[@yislenerick]

Iu

[@Crazy--Clown]

Once your Hakko is out of warranty and it shits itself forget about getting a circuit diagram for it... Hakko will NOT supply it because its confidential.... Lol really Hakko, its a frigging soldering iron and not a rocket you muppets. People don't waste your money on this overpriced junk. Hakko was great in the 90's but got money hungry

[@2216sammy]

These things are rock solid , have yet to hear any crapping out EVER . Nobody wants a circuit diagram, if it does die buy another.

[@theINQBS]

Holy geez. Sole-Der. I couldn't make it all the way through because of this mispronunciation. Sounds like a person with speech impediment. No offense. The english language is a HUGE sticking point for me and things like this or Sal-mon, or Real-E-Tore and Jewl-E-Ree and most of all, Nu-CU--ler. God damn I hate George Dubya! It's pronounced Sodder!!!

[@DamnDealDone]

Well in English, Sod is an insult. So saying Sodder sounds ridiculous. Soddering something sounds like you are doing bad things to it. Regardless about that in English you pronounce the L.

[@tKetcham1]

Why are you pronouncing the L in "Solder"? The L is freaking silent! This is not regionally specific or based on your particular accent. The L is freaking silent and you are pronouncing it wrong! Stop it!

[@diegooyon7980]

This was painful to watch/listen to. Good intention, but only 10% of the length of the video is relevant. Take it as constructive criticism.

[@rfashley8284]

Too much useless information. Photography is quite poor, Don Danielson

[@sfchemist]

Sold-der ? I'm an old geezer and have never heard solder pronounced this way in the US. Stopped listening to the video halfway through....sold-der was annoying.

[@pinterelectric]

Nice review, points off for pronouncing the L in soldering

[@jariccioli]

Sod-ering, not sold-ering. SiliCONE, nor sili-con.

[@kappix]

TFW you try to look smart but end up betraying the fact you don't know that silicone and silicon are as different as fake breasts and CPU chips

[@craigsbully]

Unwatchable!

[@manifestgtr]

This iron is absolutely killer. I’ve had one in my shop, continuous use for years and the thing performs like it did on day one. Just as good or better than any weller I’ve encountered over the years.

[@dimitrinkadoycheva5230]

I want the HAKKO FX-888D

[@therealb888]

$35? cheap lol! in our country we use 2-3$ irons for hobby electronics. But in production ofc we have hakko, pace, weller, fluke and other professional brands, but these far out of reach of an average joe. Even finding distributors who sell retail units for top brands is hard. They are all assholes who go the old method with phone quotations and shit. No online at all.

[@NK-yl3yp]

This video is recommended at 1.75x playback speed.

[@nilomyki]

Apples to Oranges.

[@odinata]

is there anything you can do if you lift the pads?

[@DamnDealDone]

Learn from your mistake and never lift another pad. Don't apply pressure and don't touch the point for more than 2 seconds at a time.

[@EatcleanwithHaresh]

Where to buy genuine hakko

[@basedxrob]

nice tools bro

[@pollydor07]

Thanks