https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/ Have questions for our community members? Ask the experts here!en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/237511Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:19:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:f6771bef-8e00-45d9-aa57-f5d41ae31a6aJan CumpsI have the little version of that YIHUA pre-heater:https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236505Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:44:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:7a959c66-75ff-4688-960b-a1d398ceb0f9obonesWoah, that's a whole lot other category here! Nice indeed, but definitely not in my skills and price range.https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236504Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:42:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:9e7a8c00-3e0b-447e-af9a-cd49dffeb9e2michaelkellettIt looks very nice (for the money). Have you tried soldering medium sized 0.8mm or 0.5mm pitch BGAs with it ? (up to 500 balls) MKhttps://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236502Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:29:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:b2e709cc-f3e5-40fe-afcc-99e68667f1f7battlecoderI've used a couple of stations with T12 tips and they heat up fast so the are ready to go in seconds. They are also very efficient (or at least a lot more efficient than passive tips) when it comes to supplying heat to beefier joints/components/leads.https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236500Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:37:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4deae0df-ee08-44a8-9d53-d71a5725233eSensoredHacker0The box is amazing!https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236460Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:21:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:996fbaf0-0076-4ad4-b5dc-dd72cecd6544geraldsHi, I bought this soldering station: YIHUA 853AAA https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0C4XXBKQM?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1 It works very well. And, if you want to build an enclosure with inserts, for this soldering tip you can buy an adapter too: https://www.amazon.de/ruthex-L%C3%B6tspitzen-Einschmelzhilfen-L%C3%B6tkolbenspitzen-Gewindeeins%C3%A4tze/dp/B0DP51DDF7?ref_=ast_bl_cpl_dp&th=1 https://www.amazon.de/stores/page/3ACCBCAE-4D12-47C7-93DB-99763A8BC21B?ingress=2&lp_context_asin=B0DP51DDF7&visitId=4d6fbfc1-5d76-4b22-b57d-776261d5a878&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandlogo_sto&ref_=ast_blnhttps://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236457Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:17:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:bbd05f8b-469c-4fd5-a656-2768fc1c5870michaelkellettI bought one of these and it's pretty good (expensive but still cheaper than Weller!) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F6D3PBPT For hot air I use one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SAG-55-Handheld-Portable-550W-High-Power/dp/B0FKNFYZXV/ref=sr_1_2 I didn't like that the power brick (for the SAG 55) doesn't have a main switch so I added an inline one on the mains cable. MKhttps://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236456Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:49:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:716770ba-208b-49af-aae4-88b7c3fc67b7obonesLooking around for the handle pinout, I stumbled across a picture of of it brand new: The cord has a 5 pin DIN connector but I'm not sure which pin is which. And to open then handle, I should have needed a "prong" screwdriver but luckily the screw heads were accessible and moved with simple flat pliers. But even if I could figure out the pinout, I don't think I even could replace the heating element, it looks like it's potted: However, and that's the good news, taking it apart and putting it back together brought it back to life! It's now heating up again and not lying about it either. This gives me more time to better document myself on current technology, especially with respect to tips. So far, I believe my station and the three candidates that I presented below are using "passive" tips in that the temperature sensor is inside the body, not near the extremity of the tip. And it seems there are newer technologies named T12 and JBC, the latter being the most recent one, and so the recommended these days. As I've never used any of those new techs, what could I expect from upgrading in terms of usage feeling?https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236445Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:35:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:6ae42552-7928-4ae3-a3b6-d824a02c9020acdc90If this has had a lot of use i would check the cable Especilly where it has a bend comming out of the hand piecehttps://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236442Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:21:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:577a8af4-073e-49ec-8a4b-6dda3c0c0b80colporteurI received a Welder for a RoadTest that heats up in less than 20 sec. I don't think I can go back to the 3-5min wait. I will short my missus Christmas gift purse if I need to replace it:)https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236441Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:32:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:641c89d4-51f9-440f-a676-6b8247c898e3obonesWell, I already have a spare one, more like the "stylus" format for soldering work that cannot be done on the bench, like repairing a LED strip on site, so I could use it for now, but it's not as convenient as a base station. I looked at the TA305 and it's in the same price range as the MP740907 but without the hot air side. Now, to be honest, the hot air side is more of a "thing to discover" for me, as I'm not sure I would actually use it regularly. This would open me to SMD with solder paste where I only do them with fine tip for now, and I don't do that many of them anyway. Ah the choices, too many choices!https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236440Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:a7609d2e-d3d7-4f56-b0f7-7bb5b94d7381shabazHope you're up-and-running again with a soldering iron soon! I really like the soldering irons with the tips that have an integrated heater. Have you seen TA305? I have not used it, but there seems a lot going for it (but check reviews just in case). The base has a transformer inside instead of switch-mode (transformer is important, to reduce voltage on the tip), plus it uses standard JBC compatible tips, and price seems reasonable for the unit. There are bundles with model 225 or 245 handles, the 245 is a good all-rounder.https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236439Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:d2044eea-f980-4327-881b-f53735a24ef1obonesYeah, I started that and I'm at the early stage of "hey, there are all sort prices for this, let's create yet another spreadsheet". I mean, a quick glance gave me this: 185€ -> https://fr.farnell.com/multicomp-pro/mp740907/station-reparation-2-ch-800w-230v/dp/4034894 80€ -> https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B09PH7NSX1?smid=A3FU3DFR5FRAPP&tag=egcdealabs2-21&ascsubtag=ppr-fr-1904557071&th=1 25€ -> https://www.lidl.fr/p/parkside-station-a-air-chaud-et-fer-a-souder-phlls-745-b1/p100395263 Next move: power, functionalities and so on...https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236437Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:52:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:64df09fc-95c9-4953-b37b-9edd9d67903dcolporteur20 years! That will have some burnt skin on it. Time to Christmas shop for a new one.https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236436Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:05:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:d99b4dfc-6c83-4af3-a199-fbceb242e73cobonesWell, spares for a station that is 20 years old, that's gonna be tough, it seems I'll have to open it then...https://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236435Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:28:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:b30f690f-dc6a-471a-9e98-4e05cb975999michaelkellettCould well be the heating element - to make sure you could check the resistance of the element via the connector if you can find out which pins are used for what. Otherwise you will need to take the iron apart to check the element. Nothing much to lose by taking it apart. Might be worth checking if you can get spares before doing any work on it. MKhttps://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymore/236434Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:59:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:1a002223-e480-4859-acfc-cd2bc61e6cbcBigGUsually its the heating element that failshttps://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57113/soldering-iron-station-that-suddenly-does-not-heat-anymoreMon, 20 Jul 2026 14:45:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:c05baeaf-c8e2-49ae-a1c9-2dc3bbf98b4aobonesHello, I have a soldering "station" that has been working just fine for quite a while now and up until this morning. You can get a glimpse of it in this message: Finally took the time to reorganize the workbench! But this afternoon, when I turn it on, the usual two left LEDs turn on, one for "there is power" and one for "heating up" but the iron tip and body do not get hot at all and the temperature bar does not light up to the set temperature. What could be the reason? What should I look at in the hopes of repairing it?solderinghttps://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57097/a-small-request/236397Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:35:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:0c8f54f1-681c-4dfa-8305-a93bd3204296SensoredHacker0web.eece.maine.edu/.../tutorials.phphttps://community.element14.com/technologies/experts/f/forum/57097/a-small-request/236394Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:53ab8479-fe9e-458d-a9c1-930b74cc14cbgeraldsHi ezain , Here you can learn all about audio, voices, including formulars as well with calculation tools. https://sengpielaudio.com/Calculations03.htm https://sengpielaudio.com/index.html You can read in English also in German.