hobbyking hakko 936 knock off solder station

[transambill]

Got an e-mail about them this morning, just ordered a couple for Christmas gifts.

[piyiotisk]

what tips i have to order? i live outside US and i am trying to reduce shipping cost. what are the most common?

[step child]

Ordered one of the 936 solder station with a bunch of other parts not from the US wharehouse but over seas, the one I ordered is a AUS model 240V .
Chated with Hobby King and they suggestioned this US Standards NEMA 5 Multi-Standard Sockets Adaptor
could I just cut the plug and put a standard plug on it?

Thanks J.

[stanmondz]

plug adapter wont help,if its rated for 240V

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by stanmondz

plug adapter wont help, if its rated for 240V

+1.....if the input power on the station is 220/240VAC, then you're likely screwed in the US.
Yes, most houses have 220 single phase and yes, you can use it. But, it's harder than using a correct 110VAC station in the US.

You are not the 1st here to order the wrong voltage.

PS, is you put a 110VAC plug on a 220/240VAC station, you WILL trip breakers and/or kill the station, thus voiding the warranty.

[RootBreaker]

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

...PS, is you put a 110VAC plug on a 220/240VAC station, you WILL trip breakers and/or kill the station, thus voiding the warranty.

plus since you are asking... you dont know and really can hurt yourself, others or burn the place down...

please dont do it... just call them and get it swapped out...

[JohnRobHolmes]

Wouldn't it be the other way around that a 220v unit won't operate at full power when plugged into 110v?

[step child]

I was thinking that it wouldn't operate at full power.. When I did call them it was suggested to use the plug addapter.. Now I know why my mom always said to look at all the words ( buy the US not the AUS model ).

I give them another call and see what I can do, at least it woun't be a very expensive learning experience...

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

Wouldn't it be the other way around that a 220v unit won't operate at full power when plugged into 110v?

If you're lucky, yes, it wouldn't be at full power.
If you're unlucky, you can create a short which will trip breakers.

I, myself, could deal with it, but I work on industrial/home electrical/electronics "just a but"



[PS, this is a bit different than a laptop PS that will aotusense and work on both input power levels.]

[RootBreaker]

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

If you're lucky, yes, it wouldn't be at full power.
If you're unlucky, you can create a short which will trip breakers.

I, myself, could deal with it, but I work on industrial/home electrical/electronics "just a but"



[PS, this is a bit different than a laptop PS that will aotusense and work on both input power levels.]

exactly...

depends on how the 240v is wired...
example...

in my garage i have a 3 prong 240v ac dc lincoln electric welder...
Red = 120v
black = 120v
white = common / ground

upstairs my dryer has a 4 prong
red = 120v
black = 120v
white = common (ground)
green = ground

so if you know what you are doing.. yes you could wire it.. then it just depends.. if they say it will run at 1/2 temp... then go for it.. just dont hurt yourself.. however you may not be satisfied..

it is like when camaro came out with a 4cyl.... yeah it was snazzy lookin but ran like p00p...

[step child]

I'll get a 110v one and have a spare gun and stand. Live and learn.... Thanks guys

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by step child

I'll get a 110v one and have a spare gun and stand. Live and learn.... Thanks guys

Much better idea. Actually, ask if you can send it back and get a credit, even bettererer idea!!

[step child]

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

Much better idea. Actually, ask if you can send it back and get a credit, even bettererer idea!!

The shipping to the house from over seas was a killer $42.00 for $50.00 in parts. Needed to get some 1/5 scale tire from them, thats the only reason I didn't order from the US wherehouse. Shipping it back would be a killer...

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by step child

The shipping to the house from over seas was a killer $42.00 for $50.00 in parts. Needed to get some 1/5 scale tire from them, thats the only reason I didn't order from the US warehouse. Shipping it back would be a killer...

Ahhh...OK, makes sense. I have no clue where you're from based on your listed "location".

Yes, shipping can be killer on some stuff.

[rangair94]

Most likely it is good for 110v-240v most electronics with transformers are good for both voltages. Does should have a sticker that says what the input voltage is? the only real difference is the plug as different countries use different plugs.

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by rangair94

Most likely it is good for 110v-240v most electronics with transformers are good for both voltages. Does should have a sticker that says what the input voltage is? the only real difference is the plug as different countries use different plugs.

Doubt it.

Yes, desktop PC's have a slide switch for input voltage.
Yes, most laptops (and "SOME" other electronics have a "smart power supply" that will adjust)
I doubt a soldering station is either one of those.

Just saying.

[step child]

Checking out the manual it lists 5 different transformers :
B2011 100-24V
B2012 100-24V
B2228 120-24V (Standard/UL)
B2013 120-24V (E.S.D)
B2014 220-240-24V

Not going to screw around I'll just get the right one ...

[Krawler23]

I got mine and I really like it, I have an extra U.S. one, if anybody is interested pm me about it.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Back in stock at the US warehouse! Get 'em while you can!

[stanmondz]

mines still pluggin along great. its like a sore peter, can't beat it