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JCD 8898 2-in-1 750W Soldering & Reworking Station with LCD Display US$25.80 (~A$36.31) AU Stock Delivered @ Banggood

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JCD 8898 2-in-1 750W Soldering & Reworking Station with LCD Display US$25.80 (~A$36.31) AU Stock Delivered @ BanggoodAffiliate
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Cheapest price yet on this soldering station which sells for $80-90 on eBay & AliExpress. According to the many YouTube reviews and comments from previous deals seems to be an excellent budget soldering station. The plug is a generic IEC type, so you can easily swap it for an AU plug.

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  • nashB on 15/12/2021 - 10:47

    Bought one. $37.95 AUD via PayPal. Thanks OP! I've always wanted one.

    • 42 on 15/12/2021 - 16:05
      +1

      Same here, I keep forgetting to uncheck the shipping insurance.

      • nashB on 15/12/2021 - 16:14

        Wow! I didn't notice the AU$1.31 shipping insurance. I guess I'm not "OZbargained" enough. I gotta keep an eye on next time. Thanks mate!

        • 42 on 15/12/2021 - 16:55
          +1

          You can cancel and reorder without insurance. Shipping insurance is by default, I leave it checked for higher value stuff.

          • truetypezk on 15/12/2021 - 21:48
            +2

            @42: Shipping insurance is a scam. In B2C sales the business is responsible for the safe delivery of the items to the consumer.

  • bakerboo on 15/12/2021 - 10:50
    +8

    Bought one previously and it's been great for building some keyboards. Solid for the price

    • Sillen on 15/12/2021 - 11:06

      What's the tip like? I need to fluff around with some torches so pretty fine work.

      • 02keilj on 15/12/2021 - 11:30
        +1

        I have a very similar model and mine came with about 12 extra tips of varying sizes with some being very fine. I'd imagine you if this didnt come with an appropriate tip you could find some on banggood for cheap.

      • zbys on 15/12/2021 - 11:31
        +1

        Would recommend to buy a set of replacement tips if you have any particular needs, I assume these would be T18 type. I bought some cheapo ones on ebay a few years ago that were dirt cheap and are either genuine Hakko or very convincing fakes.

      • garage sale on 15/12/2021 - 17:05

        the one I get had a pointed tip ….you can buy a pack of about 10 mixed tips (search hakko) for under $10 …. find the 2.5 chisel and 3.2 chisel the most useful for RC toys, car repairs, etc ……

    • pinkybrain on 15/12/2021 - 16:39

      do you have link for keyboards you build?
      how it cost to buy the keyboard parts total?

  • mazuko on 15/12/2021 - 10:56
    +16

    I don't need it but bought one anyway, thanks OP.

    • DATApush3r on 15/12/2021 - 10:59
      +12

      Ah, the ozbargin way!

  • lazyboytony on 15/12/2021 - 11:06
    +2

    I seem to get charged for shipping after applying the coupon? Any way around this?

    • adr8 on 15/12/2021 - 11:13
      +3

      It's a bug with the website, try adding or editing your address.

      • lazyboytony on 15/12/2021 - 11:20

        Sweet. That did the trick

        • andrew229 on 15/12/2021 - 16:07

          tried editing my address, still charges shipping

  • bigjobme860 on 15/12/2021 - 11:15
    +14

    I got one like this. Not sure if same vendor but was JCD. Absolute junk. Mine may have been faulty though.

    It would get hot enough to solder but wasn't great.

    The heat gun was a joke. Wasn't enough to do much except heatshrink tubing.

    Wouldn't melt solder paste on my surface mount stuff. I measured the power it was drawing from the mains, at it was nothing like advertised.

    Again, mine might've been faulty. I ended up throwing it away, and buying a Quick 857DW heatgun for 99$ (which is AWESOME) and a TS100 soldering iron for about 50$ (also AWESOME). Admittedly a lot more $ than this listing, but it all works really well.

    The TS100's are mostly only for doing circuit board type work, not soldering your caravan wiring plug…

    HTH

    • bazingaa on 15/12/2021 - 11:26

      Is it that bad for soldering through hole and smd? I had a $1 40W soldering iron with a $1 ceremic tip, which I used to solder even SOT-23 SMD. Wondering whether this is worse than that.

    • trustnoone on 15/12/2021 - 11:42
      +2

      I love the TS80 and TS100 soldering irons, they're so handy and work so well!!

    • SickDmith on 15/12/2021 - 12:47

      Where did you get Quick 857DW for $99?

      • bigjobme860 on 15/12/2021 - 18:59
        +1

        Hi Mate, Sorry. it was 95USD. It was a special on banggood in August. They seem to be 170$ AUD at the moment. They are an end of life model, and doesn't have all the fancy gimmicks of the newer (+ way more expensive) models. If you hunt around, you should find one on sale. They will run out at some point soon I think…

        I am very happy with the Quick. I use it for reflow SMD using solder paste on circuit boards from chinese mail order places where you upload your CAD file (I don't want to advertise them!). It is a real heat gun. It uses a ceramic heater insert, that is powered by 240V, and has good airflow and heat control.

        This unit on this posting, uses a hot wire to heat the air, and from memory was 12volt. Great for heatshrink. Useless for anything much in the way of SMD/Reflow.
        You could turn it on max and stand all day trying to melt the solder on even something as small as 0408.

        The claim of 750W is nothing like what mine was. Measuring power (RMS) mine was using about 120W from memory. 750W might be some millisecond peak in the PWM when the back EMF spikes (!), but certainly not RMS

        I buy TONS of things on !good and aliexpress. This is the only lemon I've ever got.. The hassle of return/refund/replace wasn't worth the hassle to me..

        HTH..

        • SickDmith on 15/12/2021 - 22:05

          Thank you for extended answer.

          Sounds like I made a mistake ordering this one.
          Anyone wants JCD 8898 with local pickup? Lol

          • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2021 - 05:17
            +1

            @SickDmith: The fourth message from the top said you can cancel an order and reorder to remove shipping insurance, so… do the first, forget about the second?

    • [Deactivated] on 15/12/2021 - 17:28

      I have this one from an earlier deal. It works fine for me. The hot air gun is not great but do be able to remove surface mount parts easily.
      The used the iron a couple of times, really have no complaints.

    • neverlate on 15/12/2021 - 19:48
      +1

      try adding fresh solder on the stuff u want to remove, then use heatgun for removal. you are right these aren't ideal, but the next level up cost $300.

  • dosada on 15/12/2021 - 11:19
    -1

    Love the guy in the photos soldering next to a battery

    • AdosHouse on 15/12/2021 - 15:22

      As long as he doesn't hold it there for ages, it'll be fine. I have this same soldering station and I used it to solder wires to some coin batteries just the other day.

  • bazingaa on 15/12/2021 - 11:25

    can we get further discount using "Referee gets $20 in coupons."?

  • Elpres on 15/12/2021 - 11:26

    Woo, got one.

  • Goldcaster on 15/12/2021 - 11:27
    +2

    its showing US$32.46 for me

    • macrocephalic on 15/12/2021 - 11:40
      +1

      You have to select the Australian store, and possibly then go to the link again so the AU warehouse option shows up, and also make sure you select the 220v version. It came down to USD26.xx for me with the voucher.

      I don't need it right now, but every couple of years I try to use my $10 POS one and wish I had a better one.

      • eddigan on 15/12/2021 - 11:47

        Damnit. I knew I should of waited for your comment lol. Had to pay 32 usd :(

        • adr8 on 15/12/2021 - 11:50
          +1

          Get on to live chat and cancel the order before it ships.

    • hobbes7 on 15/12/2021 - 11:40
      +2

      Hi Goldcaster,
      I opened an incognito window in Chrome and was not charged shipping - bringing it down to the correct price. I tried the above method of editing and re-adding my address but it didn't work. I also signed in.
      Hope that helps.

    • Godric on 15/12/2021 - 11:55

      I tried above advice can't get it down from US$32.46 either owells

      • [Deactivated] on 15/12/2021 - 12:41
        +1

        Incognito mode or changing addresses in chrome didn't seem to work for me either, however managed to get it to come down to the right price after trying again in safari (add to cart > checkout and sign in > add coupon > save address > switch to free shipping)

        • Goldcaster on 15/12/2021 - 15:45

          it wasnt working for me in this case, what i did to get it to lower to $26 was that i press buy now button, key in the code and it worked. had to do it directly and not go through the cart.

  • seedy on 15/12/2021 - 11:34

    If i didnt already have these as standalone devices I'd definitely jump. Excellent value

  • AdosHouse on 15/12/2021 - 11:53
    +3

    I have one of these, bloody handy machine. The hot air gun is great for heat-shrink too.

  • fatherofraptors on 15/12/2021 - 12:02

    Can anyone recommend a 'good' but also relatively good value soldering iron?

    • marklar on 15/12/2021 - 15:52

      TS100 is excellent, but not cheap!

    • garage sale on 15/12/2021 - 17:14

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/154740714321?hash=item240743eb51…

      uses hakko 900 series tips (cheap) and it's under $50 …. and is transformer not switch mode power supply inside.

      The TS100 cost more and tips are more expensive …………..

      I own 4 soldering irons from $30 to $300, the hakko 936 copy is great if on a budget.

  • Naigrabzo on 15/12/2021 - 12:29

    EU PLUG??

    • Deviner on 15/12/2021 - 12:45
      +2

      Literally written in the OP.

    • macrocephalic on 15/12/2021 - 12:59
      +2

      IEC plug. Just grab a cable from somewhere else (PC, kettle, some laptop chargers, etc commonly use that plug).

    • Naigrabzo on 15/12/2021 - 13:30

      SOZ. I read the Banggod listing and it seyz EU that's all.

    • Jackson on 15/12/2021 - 14:13
      +2

      since when does someone buying a soldering iron care about the plug?

      • BattleSpunk on 15/12/2021 - 15:41
        +1

        It's like buying those packs of scissors that you need scissors to open.

        • macrocephalic on 15/12/2021 - 17:09

          I once had a multimeter that stopped working. I couldn't figure out where the bad connection was.

  • duluxe2000 on 15/12/2021 - 12:43

    cr**p, I choose PayPal checkout, thinking that it would prompt me to enter the code later , but no. Really bad design.

  • GloveM8 on 15/12/2021 - 12:49

    grabbed one, thanks! i've been using a crappy butane one to do some keyboard builds and this should be a major upgrade

  • bb_hunter on 15/12/2021 - 12:53
    +1

    Can this be used on SMD? Try to fix my GPU

    • Wayne7497 on 15/12/2021 - 13:29

      Reflowing GPUs is a temporary fix. Needs total reball..

      • bb_hunter on 15/12/2021 - 15:45

        not to reflow GPU but try take out SMD components for fault finding.

        • tchcrat on 15/12/2021 - 16:39

          if you have two cheap soldering irons that will make removing smd capacitors, resistors, inductors etc much easier or bit more luxurious if you can get a hot tweezers.

          But for anything like a smd mosfet you need this. Hot-Air and a tweezer, lot of good flux should do the job.

    • renaissanceman on 15/12/2021 - 14:34
      +3

      I resoldered 4 SMDs on my GPU with a $15 el cheapo iron from Jaycar. Currently running Halo Infinite fine, so I'd say yes, just have to be incredibly careful and patient.

      • saintpat on 15/12/2021 - 14:47

        That's pretty impressive, nice work.

    • cannedhams on 15/12/2021 - 15:44
      +1

      I take it we've moved on from just shoving them in the oven then?

    • tchcrat on 15/12/2021 - 16:19

      Yes the hot air if you are skilled/patient-to-learn enough to do reballing using stencils and soldering paste.

  • bryant82 on 15/12/2021 - 13:14

    anybody got the link for a cheap AU plug to suit? thanks!

    • Wayne7497 on 15/12/2021 - 13:32
      +3

      https://www.centrecom.com.au/alogic-2m-power-cable?gclid=Cj0…

      Pretty any kettle, pc power plug bunnings, officeworks.com.au etc

    • Fishesass on 15/12/2021 - 16:00

      Just go to your local op shop

    • tchcrat on 15/12/2021 - 16:25
      +1

      This uses the PC power cable. So if you have a old pc power cable lying at home or in office trash just get it and use it.

      • macrocephalic on 15/12/2021 - 17:10
        +1

        Yeah businesses tend to throw out hundreds of these. Every time there's an equipment refresh these get replaced.

  • Wayne7497 on 15/12/2021 - 13:31
    -1

    Good unit for larger diy home use, but not close for high end use, don't try n fix phones, motherboard, or any micro electronics , your mess always ends with me other techs spending hours fixing. 8-)

    • tchcrat on 15/12/2021 - 16:22
      +1

      Depends on the skill. Tool is only a minor part. I have done lots and lots of micro work with even worse tools than this. Was using a micro soldering station for years which costed me 3AUD from thailand years ago. Still have it and I sometimes use it.

      • Wayne7497 on 15/12/2021 - 16:42
        -1

        30 yrs of skill here, n I would never use this for any soldering work ever. There's a good reason it's cheap

        • Blitzfx on 15/12/2021 - 17:15

          I broke open a cheap soldering station a while ago to fix, and I saw the 240V from the IEC connector was internally connected to the PSU via a 24AWG wire

        • idonotknowwhy on 15/12/2021 - 17:29

          Why is that? In what way would a higher end tool avoid giving you extra work? :)

        • twigman on 15/12/2021 - 18:12

          Hey mate, If its ok I have a question / recommendation. What could you recommend for a newbie starting out on a budget? and where / what solder stuff would you get for general use? I'm completely clueless and the stuff i have got from bunnings in the past has made things very difficult for me.

        • wildwild on 15/12/2021 - 19:56

          I have been using something even older without LED display for decades now with no issues. You need to have skills and the correct quality tip (ie size) for the job. Prior to that I only needed a cheap non-temperature control soldering iron from Jaycar to do all small/middle soldering.

        • tchcrat on 15/12/2021 - 22:00
          +1

          Experience != Skill :)

          Never heard about the term "Jugaad"?

          When the going gets tough the tough get's going.

          Technicians in India and other asian countries even do LCD panel cable attachment repairs with lesser tools than this and here we throw the whole TV for minor issues like a swollen capacitor.

          It may not be needed and may be many here can afford a $2000 soldering iron. But statements like will never use for any soldering work show total ignorance about soldering itself and prejudice with no merit in this age whatsoever.

          • GeneralSkunk on 16/12/2021 - 06:54

            @tchcrat: Totally agree with you. I’ve spent some time in India, and seen what you’re talking about. Not just in electronics but they fix everything. It’s quite inspiring.

            I repair a lot of stuff but not just electronics, though sometimes it’s not worth it or it’s too difficult.

      • Wayne7497 on 15/12/2021 - 17:18

        Ahh so your one of those that keep me employed thank you very much.

    • GeneralSkunk on 15/12/2021 - 17:29

      People repair phones? Motherboards? In Australia? 😮

      • tchcrat on 15/12/2021 - 22:23

        Not on a professional level. I think there are some still passionate and capable of doing all these at home.

        I think some chinese shops try to fix by nipping off the shorted capacitors in mobiles/tabs. Anything beyond I think better to catch a flight to some asian country than trying to screw it here.

        Chip level service in australia == paint chip repair and wood chip service :)

  • Premium Nutsack on 15/12/2021 - 13:47

    I for the life of me can't get the free shipping

    • bryant82 on 15/12/2021 - 14:20

      Try a new order and cancel old order. should refresh with no shipping.

    • Abaddon on 15/12/2021 - 15:17

      You should be able to cancel yourself through the portal and repurchase (I did as I forgot to add a free gift).

      Mine worked for free shipping after updating the address (autocomplete had typed the suburb into Other suburb rather than the selector). Other than that, USD, AU warehouse and EU cord.

  • DaiShan on 15/12/2021 - 14:37

    Purchased! Now I just need to learn how to solder…and figure out what I could possibly use this for. sigh

    • marklar on 15/12/2021 - 15:53
      +2

      Youtube will have some good videos on soldering technique, it's really not difficult, just requires some practice.

    • GeneralSkunk on 16/12/2021 - 07:24
      +1

      No attack on you but why do people buy stuff they don’t need? I see this all the time here. We need to reduce our consumption as we’re pillaging the planets resources, consuming it and dumping it into landfill. Plus all the carbon emissions from the activities involved. Stop buying stuff.

  • saintpat on 15/12/2021 - 14:53

    I've done some research in to these - I think this style of model is a bit unsafe as it's likely that full 240V would be exposed on the plug of the hot air gun, if the gun was unscrewed. There have also been reports of the hot air randomly starting, which could easily cause a fire.

    I use a separate soldering iron - KSGER 'brand' from AliExpress and have been happy with it.

    This is unbelievably cheap though!

    • pinkybrain on 15/12/2021 - 16:37
      +1

      just turn off the power switch

  • zer0Cash on 15/12/2021 - 14:55

    mine blew up at 13th month.. only used it a hand full of times sigh..

    • pinkybrain on 15/12/2021 - 16:38

      same model you bought from last deal?

      that is no good for reliability if this is the case..

      • zer0Cash on 17/12/2021 - 12:35

        Yup same identical one.. didn’t expect it to be top quality for the price..

  • Abaddon on 15/12/2021 - 15:15

    Awesome, bought 2 (good Xmas gift, if they arrive by Xmas)

  • tchcrat on 15/12/2021 - 16:15

    This is good for most jobs until I got spoiled by the TS100. Got a similar one couple of years back which has the soldering stand spring attached to the side itself. After than added smart soldering iron thinking it will be useful while outside but ended up using all the time. But nothing replaced the hot air part in this. Also recently got a solenoid powered desoldering pump. For now these three making the life so easy.

  • ZilogX on 15/12/2021 - 16:36

    Anyone who pays $90 for that pile of junk would need their head read.

    • idonotknowwhy on 15/12/2021 - 17:25

      I bought something of similar quality for $90 during the middle of the first covid wave.
      No regrets, it's been great*

      *not this model but looks to be of a similar quality.

      • ZilogX on 15/12/2021 - 21:29

        I guess I am spoilt by my trade quality stuff that has lasted me 30 years but good luck to you

  • tchcrat on 15/12/2021 - 16:52

    For something really intricate micro work something like this is recommended.

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003642865994.html?spm=a2…

    But that is only for marginal use cases mostly mobile mother board/similar sized board micro surgical operations.

    • Wayne7497 on 15/12/2021 - 17:15

      More micro are those that use JBC c115 tips e.g

      https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003401928390.html?src=go…

      I've used axiun t3b and t3a units n really are good units for the price compared to genuine jbc

      • tchcrat on 15/12/2021 - 22:29

        You are right. There are some jobs that really deserves JBC style units, mostly when trying to recover data from raw nand, micro hair-line pcb patching etc.

  • RichardL on 15/12/2021 - 17:24

    That's cheap. I paid ~AU$50 at the peak of COVID for a similar solder + reflow station.

  • pinkybrain on 15/12/2021 - 17:31

    how to change price to aud?

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