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Posted 17 January 2013

Adjustable Temperature Soldering Station 48watt - £8.99 Available from 24th @Lidl

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Adjustable temperature (ºC): 100 - 500
48W
Includes stand with integrated cleaning sponge, 2 soldering tips and 2 x 20g reels of solder
With handy drawer to store accessories
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  1. dlm136's avatar
    500ºC
    HOT!
  2. paolo's avatar
    ***DONT BUY IT***

    The tips for these are terrible and there's no replacements!!

    They are screw in ones - similar to Weller but not quite the same size.
    (edited)
  3. KermitGrenade's avatar
    twines

    I brought 23 of these units, as I'm building a aeroplane.




    Is this one of your previous builds?

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  4. melted's avatar
    Author
    For what its worth, it appears to be a PARKSIDE PLS 48 B1

    Instructions here:- https://www.kompernass.com/admin/view/manual/ec5149a7ee70b5d427583e62430d766b.pdf

    The dial is calibrated in 100 °C increments.

    Product video in German here:- http://www.lidl.de/de/PARKSIDE/PARKSIDE-Regelbare-Loetstation-PLS-48-B1

    I haven't found a source of spare tips yet, though you could try emailing the service centre. A couple of spare tips for my 25 watt antex iron would cost almost as much as this, so even if I can't find replacements, I wouldn't consider it a deal killer.
    (edited)
  5. paolo's avatar
    john306

    Why are you still trolling this thread?If I use it 3 or 4 times a year … Why are you still trolling this thread?If I use it 3 or 4 times a year that's about it, am I going to burn out 2 tips in that time? Answer... NoNo go play somewhere else



    Trolling, as I understand it, is using inflammatory language to provoke someone? Like calling someone a troll for instance...

    I'm giving honest advice using my experience of the product. Simple.

    Now - where's your useful input on this specific 'deal'?
  6. shootomanUK's avatar
    deanos

    let us know if it fits



    The tip fits, the thread is slightly shorter but screws in fine.

    it will be fine !

    link again : ebay.co.uk/itm…019?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
  7. Going_Digital's avatar
    In this case you do get what you pay for. The funny thing is people often buy a cheap iron like this with the idea that they are just a beginner so don't need to spend much on an iron. The trouble is it is counter intuitive, as a beginner is far more likely to destroy things with a poor iron and then give up in frustration.

    Soldering isn't terribly difficult but it does take some practice to get good heat contact with both surfaces to be joined and to know how long to hold the iron in place etc. I'm not suggesting spending a fortune, but a nice small handled iron with a good quality tip does make the job easier and the availability of replacement tips is essential if you plan on making much use of it.
  8. Csirkefogo's avatar
    ----DO BUY IT----

    I bought one before, like a year ago. Used it actively since. Great Item. For this price it is a steal.....
  9. e1ectricjesus's avatar
    ISL19

    How fine is the tip on this soldering iron does anybody know this?



    Hope this is of some help, (no noted dimensions on the packaging) in comparison to a 5p.
    Grrrrrrr, no frickin piece of sponge in the box with it!!!

    17002580-yAekP

  10. deleted444731's avatar
    Just what i been thinking about getting thanks for the post
  11. deleted181382's avatar
    Where do you get replacement tips from? 2 tips don't last that long.

    Important to note the temperature is adjustable (more accurately, the power is adjustable), but they aren't temperature regulated.
  12. RFC1795's avatar
    Damn, would have preferred this one over the one I bought from Aldi which was not adjustable.
    Do I need a third mmm
  13. Ben3110's avatar
    Why do I want one?! Ill only make solder balls with it
  14. deleted511707's avatar
    Oh god, not these again, they're cheap for a reason haha! the handles too big, the tips aren't strong so they just 'explode' and the sponge is like a Jacobs cracker!, although the free reels of solder are tiny, they do the job :P
  15. john306's avatar
    paolo

    ***DONT BUY IT***The tips for these are terrible and there's no … ***DONT BUY IT***The tips for these are terrible and there's no replacements!!They are screw in ones - similar to Weller but not quite the same size.



    I don't know you so why would I take your word for it that they are rubbish.
    The cost is only £8.99 with 3 year warranty so why worry about replacement parts?

    I will only use it infrequently so I'm sure it will be a good buy.

    Thanks op heat added
  16. Going_Digital's avatar
    john306

    ... with 3 year warranty so why worry about replacement parts?



    The tips are not covered under warranty, they are consumables. They need replacing regularly, so if you can't get them you have to throw the iron away and buy another, not exactly the best way to go about things really. Most Irons have spare tips available for a couple of pounds.
  17. deleted181382's avatar
    john306

    The cost is only £8.99 with 3 year warranty so why worry about … The cost is only £8.99 with 3 year warranty so why worry about replacement parts?



    Do you take a glue gun back because it has run out of glue sticks? Or a cutting disc off a grinder when it is worn down?
  18. MaximusRo's avatar
    Going_Digital

    The tips are not covered under warranty, they are consumables. They need … The tips are not covered under warranty, they are consumables. They need replacing regularly, so if you can't get them you have to throw the iron away and buy another, not exactly the best way to go about things really. Most Irons have spare tips available for a couple of pounds.


    They need replacing regularly ? That is not correct, because it depends on how much use it gets!
    One tip would last you for years, maybe 5 years if you use it once a month, as 99% of people here will anyway.
    I am not sure why some people right in big capital letters do not buy and such, this is a very good buy, as most things from Lidl and Aldi. I bought the one from Aldi, that comes with a range of tips for wood carving, but it does not have the power regulator.
  19. Markedkiller78's avatar
    ilovecoffee

    Suprised by so many comments - I know what it does, but what do people … Suprised by so many comments - I know what it does, but what do people actually use it for?



    Personally, for fixing stuff.

    Lot's of electrical items break due to bad solder joints. Apoligies if you already know, but essentially, the metal that keeps electricty running through something stops as there's no contact. Re-flowing (heating up) the solder often fixes it.

    Going beyond that, you can somethime see a burnt out cap, buy a replacement & solder it in place. For me it's better than binning something. I managed to get another year out my Dishwasher with a little tinkering.
  20. deleted391549's avatar
    I've soldered extensively and never needed to replace a tip, I don't know why everybody is obsessing over it!
  21. cicobuff's avatar
    I don't get this forum at times, when you post useful info like Paolo has people get ridiculously defensive or even downright abusive about it.

    Just because it's cheap does not make it a good deal, he is right that you cannot get tips for this, one of the reasons when it was on sale before I returned it.

    Worth getting the temperature controlled ones from Maplins instead when they are on offer for like £14.99 (but don't quote me on that price)
  22. MaximusRo's avatar
    paolo

    If you can find the tips for sale then please share the knowledge with … If you can find the tips for sale then please share the knowledge with the forum. As I say - they are similar to the Weber tips but not quite the same thread.You do not have this specific item so are in no position to comment on it's quality. Please do buy one and post back your findings after a few weeks.


    You are putting a lot of effort into posting about how many, maybe 10 posts here, trying to get everybody to share your opinion. You stated your opinion once, should be enough.
    Now let people buy a £9 product with 3 years warranty, from Einhell, quite a reputable make.
    The ALDI one I got has also screw-in tips, and I bet they will match.
    Do you have the specific item? I have the one from ALDI for 2 month, paid £6 for it, so more then a few weeks I can report it is very good. I have another one, the cheapest chinese soldering iron I could buy ten years ago and the tip IS FINE.
    It will last for years and years used for any kind for occasional DYI. If you use it for hours everyday means you have some kind of business repairing, and obviously you might go for something professional, which can cost up to £400 as already mentioned here.
    Replacement tips? I will just buy another one from Aldi or Lidl, since it would be cheaper then buying replacement tips for the more expensive soldering irons/stations mentioned here, IF EVER NEEDED, but since my 10 y.o. tip is in perfect condition, I doubt I would ever need to replace it in a decade.
    (edited)
  23. shootomanUK's avatar
    bought one of these soldering stations over the weekend, was wondering if this fine 0.5mm soldering tip would fit
    looks like the same screw thread:

    ebay.co.uk/itm…019?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    well i bought the tip, just waiting fro it to come

    is onl £1.69 delivered
  24. deanos's avatar
    let us know if it fits
  25. EastLondon's avatar
    Nice deal
  26. gssamra's avatar
    perfect just what i need
  27. deleted273902's avatar
    Great price!
  28. deanos's avatar
    yep.good deal
  29. FriesWithThat's avatar
    Good value. If I didn't already have a version of this I'd get it.
  30. BillDoor's avatar
    Weird just thought yesterday I need one of these to try and fix my raspberry pi HOT
  31. Wibblers's avatar
    Bah - ordered a cheapy one off amazon a few weeks ago, wish I'd known about this first doh!

  32. disk0's avatar
    Great deal have some heat
  33. jasee's avatar
    cybergibbons

    Where do you get replacement tips from? 2 tips don't last that … Where do you get replacement tips from? 2 tips don't last that long.Important to note the temperature is adjustable (more accurately, the power is adjustable), but they aren't temperature regulated.



    It seems to be thermostatically controlled. I don't understand how 'power' could be 'adjustable' Usually there is a sensor near the heating element
  34. crissy_uk's avatar
    My husband wants to teach my 13 year old to solder properly so il grab him one of these, thank you
  35. slimy31's avatar
    Awesome, time to find my nearest Lidl!! My existing iron is a bit brutal, works fine for big tasks but has a tendency to cook smaller components.
  36. mikerj's avatar
    jasee

    It seems to be thermostatically controlled. I don't understand how … It seems to be thermostatically controlled. I don't understand how 'power' could be 'adjustable' Usually there is a sensor near the heating element



    Power is very easily adjustable simply by changing the voltage across the element. You can do this with a standard fixed power, non-thermoststic soldering iron using a light dimmer switch.

    If this really is thermostatically controlled it's a good deal, there are plenty of cheap temperature adjustable soldering irons that are not though (Maplins were selling them for a fiver a couple of years back).
  37. deleted181382's avatar
    Jasee - the only way you can adjust the temperature is by varying the power. This is true for thermostatically controlled irons as well, they just tend to do it by switching on and off.

    I've not seen a sub £25 thermostatically controlled iron.

    (edited)
  38. jasee's avatar
    mikerj

    Power is very easily adjustable simply by changing the voltage across the … Power is very easily adjustable simply by changing the voltage across the element. You can do this with a standard fixed power, non-thermoststic soldering iron using a light dimmer switch.If this really is thermostatically controlled it's a good deal, there are plenty of cheap temperature adjustable soldering irons that are not though (Maplins were selling them for a fiver a couple of years back).



    I see, I've not seen one like that. Obviously you wouldn't get accurate control of the temperature, it could be almost anything
  39. londonstinks's avatar
    hot
  40. Mister_Cool's avatar
    john306

    I don't know you so why would I take your word for it that they are … I don't know you so why would I take your word for it that they are rubbish.The cost is only £8.99 with 3 year warranty so why worry about replacement parts?I will only use it infrequently so I'm sure it will be a good buy.Thanks op heat added



    do you end up with alot of crap, if you don't read reviews because you don't know them?
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