[bik2101]

i was wondering if any knows any alternative tips - maybe some finer tips - that i could try with the hakko fx-901 soldering iron? thanks. hopefully someone can give me some suggestions.

 

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Originally Posted by bik2101 /img/forum/go_quote.gif i was wondering if any knows any alternative tips - maybe some finer tips - that i could try with the hakko fx-901 soldering iron? thanks. hopefully someone can give me some suggestions.

They only make the conical and chisel for the 901. HakkoUSA - Product Detail - Hakko FX-901 Cordless Soldering Iron Some of the T-15 tips fit, but the 901 doesn't have the power to get them to usable temperatures.

The correct tips heat to 280C. My two burnt fingers testify that at least some of the T-15 tips do indeed get hot, but only to below 150C, and they don't stay there when set on even a tiny sink. Since normal leaded solder melts at above 180C, you can't use the T-15 tips in the 901.

Maybe you can find some after market tips.