X-Tronic Model #3020-XTS Digital Display Soldering Iron Station - 10 Minute Sleep Function, Auto Cool Down, C/F Switch, Ergonomic Soldering Iron, Solder Holder, Brass Tip Cleaner with Cleaning Flux

It was a very smooth process. The new unit was mailed that very same day after the short phone call. I did not have to pay an extra fee, and the package was shipped via two Delivery is made by UPS the following day. Although I was initially VERY upset with my purchase, their outstanding customer support and support in helping me get back to work has left me unable to give the supplier anything but the highest recommendations.

River Jacobs

| May 10, 2021

It heats quickly and well, and the tips work as well. Auto-shutoff is a nice feature, and everything is generally well organized on this unit. Connecting the tip to the handle is a plastic collar that screws into place. The tip shield and tip shield are held in place by a metal collar above this. The tips on this unit would have to be changed about every two months because I used it for seating staking inserts Lie down with your metal collar loosening it 3 times a week. A plastic collar just fell off after about one hour of use a week, less than 60 days after it was purchased (and did not fix). There's no stripping going on it's more like the collar has grown or the handle threads have thinned. No matter how it went, it's now nothing more than a relic, and has no value. In comparison with the less expensive 40w Weller, it is a poorly made and a low quality product. As a result of the price, I was very disappointed and would not recommend this product.

Arturo Leonard

| Mar 05, 2021

At the time when I first received this soldering iron, I was very pleased it heated up quickly and maintained temperature for a long time. There was also a good stand, a station, and a tip cleaner included with it, so it was nice. In spite of this, after three months of ownership, BOTH of the soldering irons I purchased would not heat up to their original temperatures. Since we solder high-quality parts on a regular basis, I know this There is already a lot of heat generated by the current bullet connectors Unlike the old soldering iron, the new one was able to reach the required temperature quickly I have cleaned and switched the tips of the soldering iron several times, but the soldering iron is no longer hot enough to wet the solder cups correctly after three months. There is no doubt that I am pushing the temperature scale to its limit
If you're soldering signal wires and small hobby items, you probably will not notice the loss of The soldering irons are rated at 75W, and I expect to be able to get that level of heating power over the expected life of the The company is very hard to get in touch with regarding both soldering irons, even when I try to claim a warranty.

Dylan Braun

| Oct 30, 2020

The quality control was poor. It was a very disappointing experience. Make sure you are aware of what you are purchasing. I have just purchased a new Neither the soldering iron nor the sleep mode of the Model 3020 would enter or exit in a predictable manner. There was a lot of fluctuation in the temperature. Getting it to work again was just a matter of squeezing the rubber handle a little. This soldering iron appears to have extremely poor soldering work. You will receive no charge for these bits of mystery filament. After I took a picture of the exposed heating element with my thermal imager, I took another picture of the exposed heating element. ) Okay, so I played with it, and the issue is as follows This plastic is located on the underside of the circuit board. In order for this sensor to work properly it should be aimed at the bottom of the heating element. Otherwise all kinds of bizarre behavior is likely to occur. This is how it is fixed Orient the sensor at the heating element, test it, and then look at the results With one or two pieces of high temperature tape, tape it down snugly. You may also purchase this item if you haven't already done so THERE IS SOMETHING ELSE YOU CAN BUY. As soon as I saw the PCB, I was too disgusted to contact their customer service. We learned from this experience. As I shake my head, I am lost for words. The nicest version of what I think is the one below. That's fine, I'll buy something else instead.

Atlas Holland

| Apr 10, 2021

Here are the X-rays I have taken We have been using the app for a week now and it does appear to be better than average but would definitely benefit from some Here is what you need to know I do a lot of soldering, and therefore know which end of the iron to grab when soldering. A good tool would be one that has the ergonomics of the iron itself! Soldering is easy with the unit as it heats up quickly! The iron comes with a tip that works well for fine electronic work such as soldering, but it is useless for work on fine electronic components. What's really good is I was able to make use of competitors' tips when I was working with the X-Ray If you are not going to spend more on tips from X, Despite the benefits of an LCD temperature display, I am not sure if it is really necessary. Soldering experts seem to make it their profession to learn when to use the appropriate temperature for having the solder flow without harming the parts or burning When it comes to most To get maximum smoke, you need a lot of it. This means that adding a LCD probably isn't worth the extra cost Even though a cool blue display looks good. Things you don't want to hear The solder rack should be left at home People who solder a lot move around the circuit boards or circuit areas with a small roll of solder in hand and not on a rack. A lot of money spent on features that don't matter. This soldering iron holder is placed in a way where it is possible to tip the soldering iron base over. There is too much mass in its center of gravity. The soldering iron rack should be cast aside and an iron holder should be installed It is good for a few soldering jobs every now and then (and it is well-suited for those duties). Although it is not a daily use iron, nor is it one used frequently for several hours per For a little soldering only once in a while, it's a bit expensive.

Lucille Schwartz

| May 24, 2021