Customer Reviews for Hakko 40-Watt Soldering Iron Kit in Blue
- 40W Economical, Slender And Lightweight Soldering Iron
- Temperature Above 750°F, Includes Soldering Iron Holder And Tip
- Ideal For Soldering Small Electric Parts And General Applications
Customer Reviews
Jan 12, 2022
All you need in one purchase
Need a new iron to work on small circuit board and this is the right one to buy. Heats up quickly and maintains heat. Just follow the simple rules of soldering, tin tip, clean tip, use then clean tip before unplugging. Comes with holder, solder removal strip -GREAT and solder.
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Oct 17, 2021
Everything I expected. Can't believe how easy it is...
Everything I expected. Can't believe how easy it is with a quality tool.
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May 17, 2021
iron too weak/too low a temp. to do the de-soldering/soldering...
iron too weak/too low a temp. to do the de-soldering/soldering job on a circuit board. get the 60 watt model at least. how can you know if you can’t try it out???
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Dec 24, 2020
Fast delivery! Good general use soldering iron. Heats up quickly....
Fast delivery! Good general use soldering iron. Heats up quickly. Good soldering tip. Cleans up easily. Used the iron to solder 22g wire and 18. Tried to do 10g with an XT90, but it’s not hot enough.
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Jul 22, 2020
This a good tool....
This a good tool.
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Jul 7, 2020
Good products. I use it for my DYI project
Good products. I use it for my DYI project
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May 30, 2020
Works great for making holes in plastic pots for orchids....
Works great for making holes in plastic pots for orchids.
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May 29, 2020
Heats up quickly. Make sure the first time you heat...
Heats up quickly. Make sure the first time you heat it up you do it outside, it will burn off oil for at least 15min. And get some solder on the tip asap as it will oxidize and be useless…I had to get some tip cleaner and a the brass wire pad to get it to work
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Feb 25, 2020
Good value. Perfect for smaller jobs.
Good value. Perfect for smaller jobs.
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Jan 7, 2020
When I plug the cable into power the first time, smoke rose up. I could not use it any more. Thou...
When I plug the cable into power the first time, smoke rose up.
I could not use it any more.
Though I asked a question to Hakko, I still have not received an answer from Hakko.
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Dec 24, 2019
Works exactly as intended.
Works exactly as intended.
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Sep 24, 2019
Good quality for the money. Would buy again. Like the...
Good quality for the money. Would buy again. Like the extra tip very much.
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Nov 7, 2018
Just like it was described: It's handy for some small to medium gage wire soldering. It has to be...
Just like it was described: It's handy for some small to medium gage wire soldering. It has to be plugged and "burned out" for about 5 minutes for its initial use. It takes about a minute or 2 to get to working temperature. I did some model train repair and some small electronics (bike head light) repairs and it dd the job well. For less than 20 bucks it's a keeper.
The cord is a bit stiff and short. The iron is so light that it easy gets pulled by the cord and its kinda hard to stabilize in the working area when hot. It seems fragile, I do believe that if you drop it while it's cooking it will bust. None of these issues affect its performance and if you treat it nicely it should be a good tool for a while. Comes with a spare tip, desoldering wire, and a super cheesy but useful holder. Nice buy!
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Sep 11, 2018
The soldering iron works fine, I just feel it takes...
The soldering iron works fine, I just feel it takes a while to heat up but for DIY it’s perfect!
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Mar 27, 2018
Really helpful ...
Really helpful
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Sep 4, 2017
4 Star Review
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Feb 8, 2017
Not what I expected. Tip is so small it won't...
Not what I expected. Tip is so small it won't melt the threads.
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Response from American Hakko ProductsFeb 8, 2017
Hi Savy,
Thank you for choosing American Hakko Products for your soldering needs!
Sorry to hear that the soldering iron was not what you were expecting, what is it that you are trying to solder?
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Have a great day!
Thank you for choosing American Hakko Products for your soldering needs!
Sorry to hear that the soldering iron was not what you were expecting, what is it that you are trying to solder?
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Have a great day!
Feb 7, 2017
I have been using this to weld plastic and it has worked quite well. When using it for this purpo...
I have been using this to weld plastic and it has worked quite well. When using it for this purpose, you have to be careful as the iron is supposed to heat up to 750 degrees + and will burn right through the plastic if held in one spot for too long. The small, pointed tip is perfect for repairing hairline cracks...An additional broad tip would be useful for repairing broader gaps with plastic rods and/or wire mesh, though I've used the iron to do that with success. And it heats up pretty quickly. All in all, I'm pleased with its performance. You don't need to spend a big amount of money to repair plastic. This is one of those tools that can be used for something other than what it was originally intended for.
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Response from American Hakko ProductsJul 12, 2017
We here at American Hakko Products are happy to read your positive review of our 40-Watt Soldering Iron Kit. Please continue to use our products and tell us how you feel.
Thank you from everyone at American Hakko Products
Thank you from everyone at American Hakko Products
Nov 29, 2016
Worked great. I used this on an automotive circuit board, the Body Control Module to be specific....
Worked great. I used this on an automotive circuit board, the Body Control Module to be specific. As mentioned in other reviews, let it heat up first and it will burn off the residue on the gun. Comes with de-solder too.
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Response from American Hakko ProductsNov 30, 2016
Hi BeefVegan1,
Thank you for choosing American Hakko Products for your soldering needs.
We are glad to hear that you are happy with the product.
If you ever have any questions please let us know.
Have a Happy Hakko Day!
Thank you for choosing American Hakko Products for your soldering needs.
We are glad to hear that you are happy with the product.
If you ever have any questions please let us know.
Have a Happy Hakko Day!
Jul 21, 2015
Does what it should
Nice little package. Worked perfect on small resistors. Warning....first use, let it heat up outside for 15-20 min to burn off whatever carcinogenic death vapor it spews. Then its fine!
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May 19, 2015
Great for tight circuit boards in home electronics
Found this a great value for quick soldering of loose resistor component on board of a Energizer Battery recharger (NiMH). Saved me $30 to order a new one.
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Jan 20, 2015
Very good for the money
I've used this iron a few times now, to solder up a 20 guage wire harness for a car and to replace some capacitors on an old Macintosh PCB. Worked great, heats up fast and includes a spare pointy tip. Ideal for occasional use on these types of projects. First time you fire it up there is some smoke, this is just the lubricant used during assembly burning off. I tinned the tip and went to work and never saw the smoke again. Can't beat it for the money.
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Response from American Hakko ProductsJan 23, 2015
Hi Steve,
Thank you for choosing American Hakko for your soldering needs. Glad you are having great success. If you ever have any questions or concerns please let us know.
Thank you!
American Hakko
Thank you for choosing American Hakko for your soldering needs. Glad you are having great success. If you ever have any questions or concerns please let us know.
Thank you!
American Hakko
Sep 1, 2014
Hakko 508 small but mighty
I used to do my soldering with Weller WD1002 ($350) but I sold that and wanted to have something for occasional use for my electronics hobby. So at first I bought Hakko 503 (60 watts)which I bought right here at HD. But as soon as I saw it I realized that that is not for electronic(circuit) repair but is for more heavy duty stuff like motors and etc.. So I ordered Hakko 508. I'm really glad I did. Hakko 503 (40 watts) is perfect for circuit and small to medium electronic repair and has enough power to do the job but it is not too hot to damage the electronic components. It comes with 2 tips and small stand. tip quality is very good considering the price of this Iron. I like the fact that this iron is not huge so I can work in a tight places. If you buy this iron, you need to plug it in and wait for 5 minutes for the manufacture oil in this iron to burn completely but this is only on the first time.. I really love this Iron, I just hope it last long. But on the first day, It has already paid for itself for me.
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