On using subject item (Model No. KADA 852D) yesterday, at switch on there
was a bright flash from the business end and the tool now dispenses air at
room temperature. Coupled with the death some months ago of the
temperature controlled iron that was co-located, this item is now entirely
kaput. If anyone has the time to research replacement parts and/or a
complete new machine I would be grateful. Failing this I will add it to
the list of things to do when the "round tuit" arrives from my suppliers.
:) This machine has had a long and productive life so if it can be fixed
good karma will surely follow.
Phil
-- " et cognoscetis veritatem et veritas liberabit vos. "
There may be cheaper sources, but note that there seem to be a couple
of different ways to connect the element and sensor wiring and some
manufacturers appear to swap the connections.
It may have merely worn out, but it's a good time to remind users that
the hot air gun should always be turned off at the control box, not at
the mains. If turned off at the box, the fan remains running for a
while and cools the element. If turned off at the mains the element
briefly overheats and shortens the life.
On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 8:35 AM, <cepmen...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> Dear all
> On using subject item (Model No. KADA 852D) yesterday, at switch on there
> was a bright flash from the business end and the tool now dispenses air at
> room temperature. Coupled with the death some months ago of the temperature
> controlled iron that was co-located, this item is now entirely kaput. If
> anyone has the time to research replacement parts and/or a complete new
> machine I would be grateful. Failing this I will add it to the list of
> things to do when the "round tuit" arrives from my suppliers. :) This
> machine has had a long and productive life so if it can be fixed good karma
> will surely follow.
> Phil
> --
> " et cognoscetis veritatem et veritas liberabit vos. "
<i...@advancedforensics.com> wrote:
> Another bit of kit that should probably have a laminated idiot sheet next to it...
Lots of things could have more information about usage, but there's
the practical problem of where you position them all, and the
educational problem that 'you can take a horse to water but you can't
make him drink'.
Without solving those, idiot sheets don't really work. Our idiots just
aren't up to scratch.
It may also be a good time to remind people that the soldering station equipment (particularly a soldering iron) should not be used to defrost food. There are plenty of appliances in the kitchen better equipped for that task.
(Someone actually had to be reminded of this on Saturday)
On Monday, 24 September 2012 08:54:23 UTC+1, artg...@googlemail.com wrote: > It may have merely worn out, but it's a good time to remind users that > the hot air gun should always be turned off at the control box, not at > the mains. If turned off at the box, the fan remains running for a > while and cools the element. If turned off at the mains the element > briefly overheats and shortens the life.
For the love of God (whichever one you like), you are joking? Right?
I fear for the next generations.
On 24 Sep 2012, at 09:14, Monty wrote:
> It may also be a good time to remind people that the soldering station equipment (particularly a soldering iron) should not be used to defrost food. There are plenty of appliances in the kitchen better equipped for that task.
> (Someone actually had to be reminded of this on Saturday)
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Bernard / bluboxthief / ei8fdb
On 24 September 2012 08:35, <cepmen...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> Dear all
> On using subject item (Model No. KADA 852D) yesterday, at switch on there
> was a bright flash from the business end and the tool now dispenses air at
> room temperature. Coupled with the death some months ago of the temperature
> controlled iron that was co-located, this item is now entirely kaput. If
> anyone has the time to research replacement parts and/or a complete new
> machine I would be grateful. Failing this I will add it to the list of
> things to do when the "round tuit" arrives from my suppliers. :) This
> machine has had a long and productive life so if it can be fixed good karma
> will surely follow.
My similar generic solder station widget came from here:
The chap who runs it was very helpful when I was being a noob
regarding the hot air gun's pickyness about magnet position. Might
well be a good source of spares/advice.
[mailto:london-hack-space@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
cepmen...@yahoo.co.uk
Sent: 24 September 2012 08:35
To: london-hack-space@googlegroups.com
Subject: [london-hack-space] Solder station hot air gun - Sudden demise.
Dear all
On using subject item (Model No. KADA 852D) yesterday, at switch on there
was a bright flash from the business end and the tool now dispenses air at
room temperature. Coupled with the death some months ago of the temperature
controlled iron that was co-located, this item is now entirely kaput. If
anyone has the time to research replacement parts and/or a complete new
machine I would be grateful. Failing this I will add it to the list of
things to do when the "round tuit" arrives from my suppliers.
:) This machine has had a long and productive life so if it can be fixed
good karma will surely follow.
Phil
--
" et cognoscetis veritatem et veritas liberabit vos. "
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On Monday, 24 September 2012 08:54:23 UTC+1, artg...@googlemail.com wrote:
> It may have merely worn out, but it's a good time to remind users that > the hot air gun should always be turned off at the control box, not at > the mains. If turned off at the box, the fan remains running for a > while and cools the element. If turned off at the mains the element > briefly overheats and shortens the life.
> Is there any evidence this has been happening at all? The plug is plugged
into the back and would involve reaching back behind the back of the desk, this is real faff compared to the power switch on the front..
> On Monday, 24 September 2012 08:54:23 UTC+1, artg...@googlemail.com wrote:
>> It may have merely worn out, but it's a good time to remind users that
>> the hot air gun should always be turned off at the control box, not at
>> the mains. If turned off at the box, the fan remains running for a
>> while and cools the element. If turned off at the mains the element
>> briefly overheats and shortens the life.
> Is there any evidence this has been happening at all? The plug is plugged
> into the back and would involve reaching back behind the back of the desk,
> this is real faff compared to the power switch on the front..
> Sully.
Not really, I agree the current layout helps.
It's just not very obvious, and also apparently a common cause of
death of the elements, so worth reminding people.
