Soldering station Lukey 702, ceramic heater: manual, reviews

The modern market of instruments is flooded with a large number of various techniques designed to facilitate the work process. Without any tools at all it is impossible to imagine the performance of work, because for them there are no analogues. One of these tools is the Lukey 702 soldering station. The ceramic heater of the soldering iron tip, convenient thermo foam, high-quality body and intuitive control are just a small part of what makes it truly a universal tool. Let's consider its features in order.

A little about Lukey corporation

The company was founded in 2001. Among its products, the main niche is the electronic component of a large number of tools, as well as ready-made solutions for the repair of a variety of high-tech gadgets. In addition to such equipment, the WASP brand also produces a large variety of hand tools for assembling and repairing radio equipment.

During the time of work the company managed to prove itself as a manufacturer of quite reliable equipment intended for performing repair work related to soldering chips, simple soldering, repair of computer and mobile equipment and much more. Among the particularly successful models can be identified Lukey 702, the ceramic heater of the soldering iron which allows you to work with the exact temperature, and a convenient hairdryer facilitates the soldering of chips and even chips.

Standard equipment on delivery

A set of necessary equipment is supplied together with the soldering station to get started. It includes a station with a thermofan that is not removable, a separate soldering iron with one universal staple of high quality, a stand for it with the necessary accessory in the form of a sponge, a holder for thermo-foam that can be fixed to the body of the station with screws, and three air nozzles Different diameters.

This set will be enough for novice radio amateurs and masters. Those who are professionally engaged in repairs can, if desired, buy several replaceable soldering tips for the soldering iron at their discretion. The station is accompanied by a detailed Lukey 702 instruction in Russian, thanks to which even those who have never worked with such equipment will easily be able to get comfortable.

Advantages of soldering iron

For soldering, a regular soldering iron is used, equipped with a ceramic heater and replaceable staples. This option gives great advantages to those who work with electronics, which, as you know, is afraid of discharges of static electricity. Although the manufacturer does not position the ceramic heater in Lukey 702 as antistatic, the probability of damage to components when working with it tends to zero.

Such a heater promotes a rapid warm-up of the tip, since it is inside it and is as close as possible to the working edge. It has a temperature sensor, which has an error of only 5 degrees, so you can always adjust the temperature as accurately as possible. If necessary, you can quickly change the sting. To buy additional sets is also not a problem, because the manufacturer has taken care that the heater and the fixer of the soldering iron are standard sizes.

Preheat the soldering iron can be up to 480 degrees, which is enough for the melting of even the most refractory solders. It also manages with problematic places, where the tracks are a radiator. All this is possible due to the heater's power at an honest 50 watts.

Features of Thermofan

When choosing a soldering station, you should stay a little longer on this model, because it offers a fairly good version of the dryer in comparison with its predecessors. Its main difference is the location of the compressor.

In most modern budget stations, the compressor is located in the main body. This leads to increased noise during operation, and a rather stiff and thick hose comes to the dryer. All this reduces the convenience of work. In Lukey 702, which we will review about at the end of the article, the compressor is made in the form of a small turbine located in the handle of the hair dryer. Thanks to this modification, we managed to manage a thin flexible multicore wire that feeds and takes readings from the temperature sensor. Since the hair dryer needs only 200 watts of power, the wire thickness is quite comfortable to work with.

At the same time, its productivity is not lower than that of its predecessors. The turbine is capable of distilling up to 120 liters of air per minute, and the spiral provides heating of the air flow to the familiar already 480 degrees. As mentioned above, in Lukey 702 nozzles for a hair dryer only three, but they are enough for all possible jobs.

Station management

In this issue, the manufacturer has tried to maximize the comfort of use during operation. The adjustment of the temperature regime of the soldering iron and dryer is made using a digital display with an accuracy of 1 degree. Switching on both devices is done by the buttons to the left of the displays. Separately, a variable resistor is made, which makes it possible to control the power of the air flow of the dryer. This Lukey 702 soldering station compares favorably with its competitors, even among the same manufacturer.

One of the main advantages of such a control at this station is the memory function with respect to the specified parameters. Even if you completely disconnect it from the network, your settings will be preserved, and the next time you turn it on you will work with them. This is especially useful if you have to perform routine work that requires the same temperature regime. Thus, time is saved significantly. And this despite the fact that the Lukey 702 price is rather low, and it can safely be attributed to the budget class equipment for repair and soldering.

Soldering iron disadvantages

As with any instrument or any technique, this station also has its drawbacks, which open when you read about Lukey 702 reviews. One of them is a soldering iron, and to be precise, directly the connector through which it is connected to the main unit. In this model, the standard PS / 2 connector is used, exactly the same as used for connecting a mouse or keyboard to personal computers. And if in the variant with the PC it is ideal, then in the course of work a constantly falling out soldering iron with inaccurate motion can be very annoying, especially if this fact is not noticed right away.

Combat this problem by replacing the connector with a more suitable one. However, some masters solved the problem even more simply. After all, how often do you have to unplug the soldering iron from the station after installing it in the workplace? Therefore, as advised in the forums, one of the most practical solutions will be a complete removal of the connector and soldering the wires according to their colors directly to the board. In order to secure then the cord of the soldering iron from accidental tearing out of the main unit, the passage in the housing can be filled with hot melt.

Additional positive points

However, there are more positive moments for the station as a whole than shortcomings. These include a system for automatically switching off the hair dryer. In the clip there is a small magnet, and on the handle inside there is a reed switch, which allows you not to press the button to turn off the hair dryer all the time, but simply place it on the regular place.

In addition to this moment, the manufacturer has provided an increase in the life span of the heating coil. When the hair dryer is turned off with the button or after placing it on the stand, the turbine continues to work until the temperature drops to 50 degrees. This ensures a smooth cooling of the spiral, and as a result, increases the time of its service. Thanks to this, many users note that in Lukey 702 the heating element of the thermofan can not be changed during the entire service life of the station.

Brief characteristics

Talking about the station, you can talk a lot, but the characteristics of the manufacturer can say for themselves. So, the station has the following features and features:

• The temperature range of the soldering iron ranges from 200 to 480 degrees;
• The temperature range of the hair dryer is in the range from 100 to 480 degrees (the lower threshold allows the use of a hairdryer as a preheat when soldering small elements);
• Peak power consumption can reach 750 watts;
• A ceramic type of heating element is used in the soldering iron;
• As a pump, a turbine is used;
• The maximum air flow can reach 120 liters per minute;
• The weight of the station is only about 1.5 kilograms, which allows you to take it with you to the outings.

User Reviews

Most consumers who bought this model of the soldering station are quite happy with their acquisition. If there are small defects, such as a soldering iron nest, they are easily eliminated by folk craftsmen. And, after all, this is just an instrument, which, if desired, can be modified to suit the needs of each master as much as possible.

Among the reviews you can find a large number of positive responses, which mark the high durability of all nodes of the station, as well as its maintainability in case of need. In Lukey 702, the ceramic heater of the soldering iron is practically eternal, and it breaks down only with intensive or inaccurate use. Some advise to modify it a little, increasing the wires, so that it more immersed in a special sting for Lukey 702. However, this is a subjective opinion, since the soldering iron gives good power even without such refinement.

Of the minuses, sometimes note unstable to the temperature of the wires of a soldering iron and a dryer, inadvertently fused with the same tools. But this moment is also indirect, because much depends on the banal caution when working with heated parts of tools.

Conclusion

A pretty good soldering station Lukey 702 is ideal for both beginners and professionals in their field. Low price, a large number of advantages, good durability and a small number of shortcomings, some of which can be eliminated by the same station, can certainly attract those who do not want to spend much money, but at the same time they dream about good equipment.