Wanted: temp-controlled soldering station and bench power supply

[Tachyon]

Hi all

I'm hoping to get my mitts on a two temperature-controlled soldering irons and a basic bench power supply. I have a reasonable budget, but I'd rather buy good quality used equipment than crappy new stuff.

And it's for a darn good reason - my cunning plan to get my girlfriend into hi-fi has worked better than I ever hoped  . This means I no longer have to consider the dreaded WAF when it comes to new kit. The best part is she has now expressed interest in building her own gear, which I wholeheartedly support. I'm going to start her on a cheapass amp kit from Electronics123 while I build a gainclone, and if all goes well some better stuff in future.

I no longer have my own equipment, hence the need to get some. If anyone has any of the above that they'd like some $$$ for, please give me a shout.

Mucho gracias!

[Tachyon]

Grr no edit button... to clarify, I'm after two (2) irons and one (1) power supply.

Oh yeah, and an automatic beer-fetching robot if anyone has one

[ByronH]

The best part is she has now expressed interest in building her own gear, which I wholeheartedly support. I'm going to start her on a cheapass amp kit from Electronics123 while I build a gainclone, and if all goes well some better stuff in future.

Cool! My advice, don't skimp on the kit for your wife, get her a pretty looking gainclone kit too; easy on the skills and on the eye, then mount it in a shiny enclosure to seal the addiction As they say, first impressions last...

[LAV]

 

For bench PSUs, try http://www.rectifier.co.za (they also have lots of other nifty things). Not affiliated to them, just a happy customer.

[Tachyon]

My advice, don't skimp on the kit for your wife, get her a pretty looking gainclone kit too; easy on the skills and on the eye

That was the original idea, but she said she's rather start with something cheap and essentially disposable before tackling something she'll actually use. When she does move up, I was thinking of one of the AudioSector amps - but if you have any suggestions I'd love to hear 'em

For bench PSUs, try http://www.rectifier.co.za (they also have lots of other nifty things).

Awesome, thanks a lot! If I don't come right with some used gear I'll give them a shout.

[stereo247]

Don't know if this would help -  pm me if your interested.

http://www.avforums.co.za/index.php/topic,4413.msg53218.html#msg53218

[revolver]

Bought one of these at RS Electronics for R800 odd. Clean, simple and works like a charm...

[GearSlave]

^^^ That's quite neat!

[Tachyon]

Oooh I like the look of that, and the price is right! Thank you for the head up sir ^_^

[oradba69]

When did you buy it for R800?
Seems quite a bit more expensive nowadays:

http://za.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=6654789

[GearSlave]

He was referring to this one
http://za.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0186719

[oradba69]

He was referring to this one
http://za.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0186719

Ohhh OK, thanx Gert.

[Steerpike]

That is ridiculously cheap - especially consideing that RS is usually higher-price outlet.
Yet it looks so good.

[GearSlave]

Yup, I was also very, very tempted. There's nothing wrong with my Weller, although cosmetically you can see it's worked pretty hard

[johnc]

I'm very pleased with this one I got From Rabtron for about R600. No regrets whatsoever.



http://shop.rabtron.co.za/catalog/soldering-station-temperature-controlled-480c-display-p-814.html?osCsid=2876553993affc02fee6001e9188671e
Not sure why they say price on request now.