Lead-Free Hot Air Gun Soldering Rework Station w/ Four Nozzles - ATTEN ST-862D (ADA5238)

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As the ATTEN ST-862D is retired from the site, I’ve been looking at Aliexpress - unfortunately without luck - to find an Aus 230V version. Does anyone know if the 110V US or 220V EU version will do the trick?
Thanks

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Hey @Elliott277489, welcome to the forums!

I would opt for the 220V EU version and look into a step-down transformer to get the voltage in the right spot.

While a 220V device should have a large enough tolerance to allow it to run on Australian 230V I would lean on the side of caution.

‘European step-down transformers’ should be a decent starting point to find a device ready for this task.

Hope this helps!

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Thanks for the quick reply and advice, as the 1000W step-down transformers are pretty expensive (almost the same price as the station itself!) I might go with the US version and that way I can buy other appliances from the US in future which with the price difference may pay for itself eventually!

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Hi Elliott
Might be worth a look. Don’t know how long at this price

Cheers Bob

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That is an incredible price! Unfortunately I must have just missed it as it’s all sold out now :frowning: $25.92!!
Did you manage to snag one?

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No. I have just seen it.
Element 14 have them for something a bit north of $300 or so (also up to $1k+) and there are other sources without resorting to China and all the unknowns that go with it. The about $300 are Multicomp which seem to be pretty popular with Element 14 these days. I have a Multicomp DMM which seems to be very good. And their published Specs seem to be honest and realistic without embellishment or optimistic numbers.
Cheers Bob

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Great info, thanks! I’m now looking into the multicomp pro MP740784 EU - any idea if the EU or UK version is preferred for Aust mains power? Both are saying 230V ±10% 50Hz which should be all good and I am assuming it’s just a plug difference…

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Hi Elliott
Looks like a good choice. You will have to change the plug but that is no big deal.
The one thing I like about Element 14 is that they provide a complete data sheet for most of their products which some other suppliers are reluctant to do.
I actually sometimes go to their web site specifically to find a data sheet for some product I am interested in.
Cheers Bob

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