Weller WE1010NA Digital Soldering Station

In any case, after about a year with that one, it started doing the same thing, so I thought I should try and email Weller to find out what was going on. This person may have a clue about what's going on. Although I had no expectations, I want to learn more about it from them, so who else is better qualified to do so? As I explained in an email to support, I need to do this. I've already replaced it with a new one and now it is going to fall apart very soon. Would they be able to recommend something to help me avoid that situation or do they sell any irons that are designed for this station that are more durable? It was completely unexpected to get an email response from you. During the design process they explained to me straight out that the first design had a flaw and expressed exactly what I was having trouble with. After asking for my address, they sent me two brand new irons within a week instead of only one replacement. I purchased two, one for the original that broke and one for the replacement I made right before it broke. It does not appear that they asked me for proof of purchase or proof that I bought a replacement last year. They simply asked for your address, then said they would take care of everything for you. The customer service I received was beyond description, to the point that I do not have words to describe it. The last time I heard about it, I thought it no longer existed. Other than this one, there is no other station that I might consider using even remotely. This unit is perfect except for one small detail I would love to see backlit. ************ End of remark**********Really, the only thing I don't like about it is that I wish it had During my recent testing of two units, I discovered that they are not perfect. a RDS 80 and a 9378 pro from Aoyue. No comparison, the Weller was by far the better product. It heated faster than all the other units I tried, and it maintained steady heat with no apparent loss of heat or recover time. The wand is very smooth and silky to the touch, very It was so easy to use the iron that I could not tell I was attached to a wire. I always felt like I had to fight for freedom with the others since the chords were almost like chains on the wand. It's not like that at all with the Weller. I was a bit concerned about the wand holder at first. When I held the base of the stand I was very surprised at how heavy and solid it is. It looks cheap in the picture, but it is incredibly solid when you hold it. In its base, the spring is made of a very rigid metal that transforms into a tank once it is installed. I must admit that even though the design of the wand holder isn't what I would call graceful, it has been put a good bit of consideration into it. Despite the design not being who I would call aesthetic, I am satisfied It is likely that the stand will last longer than the entire unit. A few weeks ago, I purchased a RDS 80 from ERSA, which would be considered to be an equivalent product In the end, I saw this unit and was really impressed because it was the only Weller brand in the market at this price and it was the first time Weller broke into this market. The Weller was a no-brainer for me. I sent back the ERSA and needed to buy a better model. Because ERSA tips are hard to come by and are extremely expensive, Weller tips are much easier to find and are available for less than $10 without any hassle (ersa tips cannot be found anywhere for less than $30). In addition to these differences, the ERSA unit did not have a sensor in the wand nor included a timer for cooling down automatically. The ERSA requires you to put the unit into standby mode manually, which is difficult for me since I forget to do it. For me, a cooling system that automatically shuts off the unit is important. There is an automatic cool down feature on the Weller. This unit also shows you the temp setting you have chosen together with the actual temperature at all times on the same display. The touch is nice! There are several pages in the first part of the manual that explain how the menus and settings work. You might want to take another look at one of these if you are having difficulty operating simple electronics. I just thought I'd mention it. This product is slightly more expensive than its competitors, however, it is well worth the price difference. ******* UPDATE ******** I've been using this unit for over six months now and I go through spurts where some weeks it's on every day for a few hours, and other weeks it's not used at all. In fact, I would say that I have several hundred hours on this station and it continues to perform as it did on When I flip the switch, I still get a rush when it is ready to go long before I am. It's become somewhat of a habit for me to turn it off when I'm setting up my next weld, which this time will take a couple This heating system heats up so quickly that I do not need to leave it on all the time.

You can tell when a piece of equipment has been designed by those who actually use it. It is somewhat similar to one of Apple's products. This soldering station was a whole lot of fun to use. This is the way it is. Knowing that you have a tool on your side at all times. A tank, that's what it is! There is no doubt that this is the best iron I have ****** our Weller has been in our possession for 2 years and 4 months, and THIS IS THE REASON WE BUY! I had my first soldering station that I owned for eighty dollars that broke after only four months. It was basically a knock-off of some kind made in China. Besides having this Weller for over two years, I have also designed and installed a custom auto-stop system to protect the weller lens I've often left it on for a few days because I have left it on for long periods of time more than once. Hence, I designed a shutoff circuit which uses an Arduino and a relay to completely shut off the power to the unit. Although it does drop its own temperature after the timeout that I set in the unit, it still consumes a lot of electricity at 120 degrees for 4 days so I needed a more foolproof way to be sure I wasn't left without power again in the future. But I had to take this thing apart several times during the process of designing it. There are no cracks or cracks in the unit and the construction It was because I pulled too tightly on the cord that caused the cord to stretch and connect to the element inside and there was no way to fix it. For about $40, I was able to find a replacement wand. When Weller products first appeared on Amazon, they were unavailable. While the brand is known for innovative designs, they also feature a long lifespan. The circuits are engineered by them The best I can guess is Besides the standard 10% margin rule, we have to examine the circuit design, the components used in the circuit, as well as the button type and connector type. The quality of these products is excellent. There's no doubt about the Transformer's quality. I doubt I'll make it to the end of this. I love it. I will be posting information about the timing circuit I installed once I have the time.

Byron BROOKES

| Oct 11, 2020

The pencil iron is a WEP70, and it uses tips of the ETA type. The first thing to remember is that the unit is designed and engineered in It was built in Mexico, however. This item is distributed by Apex Tool Group, located in Apex, NC in North America. Since I have had the Weller WES51 and a digital interface for well over a decade, I wanted to upgrade to a digital one. While I could've gone to the WESD51, it's the same one I got, just in digital form. Depending on who you ask, it is either the Weller WE1010, Hakko FX888, or the Hakko The Hakko was rather cheap to me, which is why I didn't care for it. It may have great reviews, but there was something about it that didn't appeal to me. Next, the fx951's tips seemed pretty outrageous.

Then there was this What a flood of ETA tips I got. I wonder. I guess it is the WE10010. In my case, this is an easy choice. It is likely that I would have gone to the FX951 if I did not have the WES51. The sky is the limit. My decision to stay with the Weller is based on the availability of tips. My luck was always good when it came to finding certain tips. So I have a lot of tips handy in case I need them. However, I have been using it almost every single The iron heats up to 700 degrees in less than 20 seconds, so you never need to worry about running it continuously. Also, there is a customized auto power out feature, a security password, and three This can be an incredible feature if you are using different grades of solder (lead, no lead, silver bearing). Moreover, it has its own ESD protective properties (when grounded properly). As well as temperature calibration, it has an option for it A small difference in temperature was found at the tip of the finger. The way it comes out of the box is excellent for me. This is quite impressive to me. My old setup is a thing of the past. I don't know how I managed it before. I like the fact that the digital interface can be tweaked very finely. As well as offering greater temperature control, it is more efficient when dealing with large volumes and performing repetitive high-speed When you've been soldering for years and years, those numbers don't mean much because you do it by feel and experience most of the time. Yet, knowing what the temperature is is a very good thing to do. The tip temperature of my WES51 always concerned me because I always wanted to know precisely what it Despite knowing the dial has it, it was difficult to determine whether or not it was there. A PCB with 100 THT LEDs has 200 solder joints, so for instance, I get a block of 100 leds. Without worrying about the quality of solder joints or having to slow down for my iron to keep up, I can go from one to the next without risking a bad solder joint. In the case of my WES51, if I went too fast, I would have to wait for 20-40 minutes A pause of 30 seconds between each set of 8 will allow the tip temperature to stabilize Each joint has 12 cartilage grains. Keep in mind that the WES51 only draws 50 watts, while the WE1010 draws 70 watts. In this way, it can keep a constant temperature at the tip. When it comes to this sucker I can go as fast as my hands will allow without wasting time. I love that it even displays on the LCD when the heating element is active! We have found the WEP70 iron to be very comfortable to hold. During the burn I tested a silicone cable that's barely noticeable and has good burn resistance (first item I tested). The grip on the PES51 iron on the WES51 was incomfortable after hours of use, which was one of my major complaints. After a few hours, the material they used (like foam) irritated me at best. The iron on the WE1010 was made of a somewhat rubber-like material. The leather feels nice in the hand, and it almost reminds me of a writing instrument. Feels much better with the curve and has a much nicer look. My body feels like it is an extension of the box once I pick it up, and I have precise control over it. There is much more refinement to it than the PES51, which is very attractive to me. In order to remove the tips, follow the same procedure as for A larger plastic screw is used on the WEP70 and can only be used on that device. Having a pull tab makes it easier to remove, but when I first saw it, I was kind of shocked. Being that it is larger, it is a lot easier to replace the tips. The pencil soldering station is not really meant for chassis work, as is true with all pencil soldering stations. For the element, I would recommend using some copper wire and plenty of flux, with a high-powered soldering gun. With the Weller WE1010, you can easily solder THT/SMT parts. What I do not like about it is a few of the things it offers. A major drawback is the lack of backlighting on the LCD. The backlighting would have been a nice touch if it was blue or white. It might be a good idea for me to modify The second thing I'd like to see is a sleep mode in which it ramps down the power after a certain amount of time. The Hakko FX951 has it. that I dislike about it is the fact that it does not have a rotary knob for controlling the temperature. You can control the temperature by pressing up or down. In spite of that, Weller did a good job of controlling how those up/down buttons worked. When you hold the button and press the button one at a time, you can adjust the speed. If you press and hold, you can adjust the speed faster. When I did it the first time, I had the iron all the way up to its maximum temperature in The more I played with it, the more I learned about its sensitivity. The system isn't too slow, at least. In summary, it's a very neat unit for EE majors, enthusiasts, or anyone who needs to assemble or work on PCBs for production. I recommend it highly the Weller WE1010 is a star in my book. Aside from looking very professional, it is also well made. When compared to the clown - A colored version of I still have my WES51 machine, and plan to keep it as a backup unit in case this one fails and I need to run two irons (I have never needed to do that, As well as the WLC100, I also have a Weller WLC100 in my garage/shop that's a good iron for beginners and light duty projects. Here are a few It is better to use a brass type tip cleaner rather than a water-based one An absorbent material. Using these tips will ensure that they last I don't recommend the water due to the following reasons In the sponge method, the rapid temperature change can cause the tips to pit, making it more difficult to properly wet them Using lead is not a good idea You will receive a free piece of solder When you use RMA to blend 60/40 or 63/37, you will get much better articulation. When soldering SMT, use RMA solder with plenty of RA liquid or paste, and of course make sure that your dwell time is right. Finally, make sure you have a well-filed tip. After use, a tin is applied. If you are done with your iron for the day, make sure that you clean the tip up with a brass sponge, then load the tip up with fresh solder, and turn off the iron. When sitting on the bench, this will seal the tip and prevent it from oxidizing. I would highly recommend the Weller WE1010 and would like to say that it is a phenomenal unit.

Denisse Cherry

| Jun 23, 2021

There is no fuse on the main line of this station, and that is the reason for the one star! While everything else about this station is superb, I need to know why the heck you failed to use a main line fuse! As I mentioned earlier, I will take care of this solder station now so that it is properly protected.

Louise Lawson

| Oct 23, 2020

It took too long for the solder to melt. When I measured the temperature with a thermocouple, the display showed 720F, but in reality it was The temperature was raised to 800F and the 550F remained the same. We lowered it to 500F and the reading was in the 300s. I held solder to the tip of my thermocouple at a temperature of 500F just to make sure it was not a thermocouple error it did not melt. The solder used It did not feel as high quality as the iron I used from Weller in 2017, but if this is typical of what Weller produces in 2018, I will probably avoid their products. This product was returned and replaced with a different product made by another manufacturer.

Colt Figueroa

| Jul 28, 2020

The transformer blew up on me in the middle of a major job after less than two months of using this iron. We do not recommend it.

Cassandra Byrd

| Oct 30, 2020

Despite being well built, I had trouble getting any consistent welding due to the fact that it was not heating up. In order to fix the problem, I tried going into the menu, but the menu only provides In my effort to obtain a more detailed manual, I managed to get the same manual that came with the unit by going to the Weller website. My unit must be returned because, unfortunately, I am not comfortable with it.

Jazmine Grant

| Mar 25, 2021