Quick 861DW Hot Air Station - Hot Stuff Part 3

[@Theoobovril]

Very impressive to say the least, Chris.

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

Thanks Theo. Have to say enjoying smd more than I expected.

[@hestheMaster]

Talking and heating at same time at 23:57 made this capacitor pop up and explode like a Jiffy Pop popcorn pan. They were fun to use at campfires back in the day. Angled nozzles are handy for the microscope work. Before these soldering hot air stations you could go outside on a sunny day a with a magnifying glass and really go to town on removing SMD chips! LOL Good demostration of hot air reworking.

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

Oh be nice to have a sunny day never stops raining here! I have done a little bit of SMD work many years ago when I worked in production but it’s a long time ago. I need a bit more practice but really did enjoy it.

[@IanScottJohnston]

Well performed and comprehensive review. Loved the exploding cap!

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

Yes the capacitor was funny. Hot air does look like an easy quick way to remove the capacitors

[@TrevorsBench]

Great review, now I want one. My budget 866D works but is cheap and the fan is dying in mine. You forgot to mention how quickly they will burn your house down if the nozzle gets knocked off the stand accidentally. I suggest never leave it powered up unattended

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

Yes your right. But the stand is heavy so won’t fall out without help. I still think the auto cool down in the cradle. Perhaps the software could have a sleep mode if not removed from the stand in 20minutes

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

You definitely do want one I was really impressed

[@TheDefpom]

Funny, I just did a video on soldering gear which gets published tomorrow. The Quick is excellent, I’m very happy with mine. I use the angled tips as it’s just easier to not have to hold your arm in the air, I did a review on it a few years ago.

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

There is a link to your video in the show notes

[@TheDefpom]

@@allthegearnoidea6752 cool, goes to show I (like most other people) don’t always read them LOL

[@raceingdemon6464]

Great Well Explaned Video Chris That Hot Air Station is a Fine Bit Of Kit And If I Did Surface Mount Stuff Thats The Gear To Get Chris Quick Quick Quick Quick Blow !!....Thanks For Uploading Regards mike.

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

Thanks Mike. Yes I’m well pleased with it. I just need practice now

[@xyredmax]

Nice review Chris - Good VFM

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

Thanks for watching and the nice comments regards Chris

[@CliveChamberlain946]

Light and informative!👍Those El-caps require awkward back and forth U-turns so it makes me wonder if either fixed or adjustable Y nozzles exist.. or maybe a semi circular tweezer adaptation to deflect air away from the can?

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

To be honest it was my fault that it exploded. Trying to talk and use the microscope I let the heat linger on the capacitor body. None of the others exploded so I think it probably just takes practice. A special nozzle would be handy

[@fredflintstone1]

good to see you have more gear with no idea now :-) nice video those "quick" hot air seem to have good reviews, so a lucky item if the price is right ;-)

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

Yes it appears very good but time will tell etc

[@oldblokeh]

Yes, I've had the odd surface mount electrolytic whizz past my ear. Can't bring myself to use the Mr. Carlson method though.

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

No I have never tried twisting them off. I normally use two soldering irons to heat both sides

[@Radiocruncher]

That’s a very nice hot air station Chris. The presets look useful. Can they be altered or is it factory settings only? The nozzle attachment looks far superior and more robust than mine. I soon learnt that an angled nozzle was needed and that stays in mine permanently now. You certainly did get a nice stash of quality kit. Cheers Graham

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

You can set the presets to whatever you want. Yes I got lucky with this lot. Thanks regards Chris

[@zx8401ztv]

Well that works excellent :-D You seemed to be having fun desoldering the components, i knew you liked it :-D Maybe you will do more smd work now you have the ideal tool. I thought about one years ago, but i hardly touched smd parts so i didn't bother. No im not a tight assed person, not Floppy bum eather :-D Smashing video chris, thank you.

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

Yes now I have better equipment I would definitely be more confident trying SMD in the fire. I can see in some ways it is easier than through hole

[@michaeldranfield7140]

You should pre heat the board first the caps come off quicker then without exploding

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

Do you mean preheat with hot air or using a preheated or hot plate. I think it only exploded because I directed heat on the can accidentally the others did explode

[@michaeldranfield7140]

Pre heat the board to 100 degrees c on your hot plate first, but if you want a real challenge try removing a flat pack chip from a SRBP board instead of a fiberglass pcb.!

[@IanScottJohnston]

"Aloominum".......WTF!......😏

[@mackfisher4487]

US Subscriber, I focused in on your UK energy monitor, I've been looking for a way to evaluate 240V 20/30amp window air-conditioners in US. Thinking of adapting a product made for the UK / European market. Any recommendations?

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

You can buy energy monitor volts and amps power meters from China these work with a separate current transformer so will work to 30 amps. The plug monitors will only do 13 Amp

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

KETOTEK Digital Voltmeter Ammeter AC 80~260V 100A CT Voltage Current Power Energy Meter Tester Pannel, Volt Amp Watt Gauge LCD Display

[@BoB4jjjjs]

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[@neddi0]

29:05 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ;)

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

I thought some people would enjoy that LOL