Green-eyed soldering stations Lukey 702 are able to fall in love at first sight with their shape and ease of use. However, it can complicate the work with some of its shortcomings. Let's try to figure out what's what. Let's start with an analysis of the main characteristics and what the manufacturer gives along with the station.
Basic equipment
Soldering station Lukey 702, the price of which slightly exceeds the mark of 2,000 Russian rubles, is packed in a rather dense box. It's nice that the manufacturer made sure that even with the mail forwarding, all the contents remain safe and sound. Each item is packed in a separate bag and tightly closed in case of sudden moisture ingress.
In addition to the station itself with a non-removable hot air gun, in the box you can find a standard soldering iron and a stand for it. In some packages, it happens to meet a stand for a slightly different soldering iron model, but this is more an accident than a pattern. And the attached soldering sponge pleasantly pleases the recipient.
With a hair dryer holder that lies therewell, such troubles do not happen. At least, this is the conclusion that can be drawn from the reviews.
In addition to the instruction manual and all of the above, in the box you can find three nozzles for a hot air gun. It is a pity that the manufacturer does not provide several interchangeable tips for the soldering iron. But what is there is a nice bonus.
Although, if you treat the station more openly, you can immediately note that it is simple both externally and in operation. It will be an ideal gift and helper for both a professional and a novice master.
Thermohair dryer
Unlike previous models, the Lukey 702 soldering station receives positive reviews most often for a hot air gun. It is lightweight, durable and feels good in the hand. But its main advantage is in the compressor. Namely, at its location.
The fact is that the manufacturer did not save on this model and the compressor was made as a turbine directly in the handle of the hair dryer. What did it do?
- Sound. In the 702nd model, the hot air gun is almost inaudible. Thanks to this, the work in the workshop became more pleasant and quieter for several workers.
- Wire. Since everything you need is located in the handle itself, a thick and impractical hose does not go to the hair dryer. Now it is a lightweight cable that supplies power and is responsible for the readings received by the temperature sensor. No more. Work just got a whole lot easier.
- Aesthetics. This appearance made the station more mobile and flexible. Working with a hair dryer is easier andnicer.
- Productivity. Surprisingly, such a structure of the handle not only left the possibility of moving 120 liters of air per minute, but also made it possible to do this without lowering the temperature, for which the heating coil is responsible.
Another point that distinguishes this station from others is the ability to turn off if the temperature of the air supplied by the hair dryer drops below 50 degrees.
Soldering iron
All Lukey 702 soldering stations are designed in such a way that almost all soldering irons of the same brand are suitable for them. It is absolutely standard, with a ceramic heating element and tips that easily replace each other. As mentioned earlier, there are no replacement tips in the kit, but this does not spoil the overall impression of working with this station. Yes, and you can buy them in almost every specialized store.
One of the most striking advantages of the soldering iron can rightfully be considered a quick heating of the tip. This allows you to start soldering almost immediately after turning on the soldering station. As for temperatures, they can reach 480 degrees.
Station
The station itself looks like a small black box with six buttons on the front panel, two small windows for displaying temperatures and a small knob on the right. If we talk about dimensions, they are only 16 cm long, 19 cm wide and 16 cm high. And this is with a weight of just over 2.5 kilograms.
All Lukey 702 soldering stations are designed to work to the maximumcomfortable. A striking proof is the ability to control the temperature regimes of both a hair dryer and a soldering iron. At the same time, the value, which is displayed with a pleasant green glow on the display, has an error of only one degree. This is really an excellent indicator for such a budget model.
Memory
Surprisingly, the Lukey 702 hot air soldering station is able to save data with the latest settings, which allows you not to waste time setting up the same systematic work. Even if the light was suddenly turned off in the room where the master works, the station will save the data and, when the necessary 220 V returns, it will heat up to the desired temperature in a short period of time.
Flaws
There are really a lot of reviews on Lukey 702 soldering stations. And, unfortunately, among them you can find negative ones. Let them not be considered grandiose, but, for example, the soldering iron connector really fails quite often. Why is this happening?
The reason for this is the insufficiently deep connector for the soldering iron plug. It is rather unpleasant when the soldering iron becomes cold during delicate work, as the cord just fell out. The solution to this problem can be hot melt adhesive, which must be carefully applied to the problem area. If we talk about the hair dryer of the Lukey 702 soldering station, then such a problem will not arise with it, since it is monolithic with the station.
Dignity
If you have to look for flaws, then positivereally a lot of moments. After all, the station is suitable for working with different materials and the most complex soldering. This is a small and stylish assistant for both a novice master and someone who has been involved in electronics for a long time. And anti-static protection conquers from the first seconds of operation.
The plastic body of the station makes transportation much easier. And the small box takes up very little space on the desktop.
The heat gun itself is made in such a style that it fits easily in the hand and is almost silent. The cooling system and circular impeller was a breakthrough in this type of technology.
Replaceable ceramic heater allows you to quickly reach the desired temperature, which is easy to set and control using the keys and the regulator on the station.
Of course, there are many opinions about the station, but it's better to make up your own, because, as mentioned above, her green eyes sink into the soul for a long time.
