Contrary to your initial statement, this was actually one of the best product reviews on youtube 😂😂😂 Non-stop tears of laughter. Thanks for the spot on review. I am ordering one now and will be sure to finish the assembly when it arrives as you advise. Thanks!
I am happy it was helpful, i only upload stuff if i don't find any other videos of it, my videos are crappy, hihi. and i am way too lazy to make good ones. but a crappy video is better than nothing, right? btw, it still working, and didn't burnt down the house, yet, hihi. have fun tinkering
you welcome. i only upload videos of things if no one else did, which is why i have so little amount of videos. TH-cam is already full with bullshit as it is. i am just trying to share knowledge. as for your question, yes, the pump is more then adequate, only problem i had with this was a burnt heating element, but it does come with a spare element, so not a problem. all and all, a great little gadget, i do recommend
@trigolis no it isn't, but there is a 110v version. www.ebay.com/itm/YIHUA-948-Rework-Station-Soldering-Iron-Vacuum-Suction-tin-Desoldering-2-in-1/224090777313?hash=item342cd9e6e1:g:5XgAAOSwyNdfGUzi
@@treadmillrepair754 before you buy a new one, check the thermal fuse, its in the gun, right against the heating element under the heat protective sleeve.
I have to agree with others who have commented. One of the most honest, no holes barred, reviews that I have seen. I wish others were as honest as you when it comes to describing the failures of crappy Chinese "Quality Control"!!! They just don't get it....they have the skill set and the knowledge to do it right, but I guess at $1.00??/day wages, this is the type of "QUALITY" you can expect. Pointing out the failures such as the switching the neutral line may just have saved some poor suckers life... the link to this video should be part of the warning labels they hopefully attached. I'm subscribing to your channel to see what other failures you may have discovered in other products and BTW to get some really good laughs!!
well, you know what they say, you get what you pay for ;-) and in this case it's not much. but as i said, it does the job, and anyone who buy it should be able to fix it. thanks for the comment and the sub, have fun tinkering, and if you buy chinesium, don't burn down the house...😂😂😂
It looks like the nut on its DIN connector needs to be flipped over. Thanks for review, I have similar by same builder company. I will have a look at its insides before I turn it on.
Thanks mate! It was very good review. I received my Yihua 948 yesterday and the first problem I had is the one of the nozzles missing(1.2mm -most used one and it is in the package list). Definitely I will open the box and look inside! I don't know what I will find, but I am sure the Chinese will surprise me again.:)
still, it's better than buying a hako for 3x the price. btw, the iron that comes with this station will automatically enter sleep mode if you don't move it, something i forgot to maintain in my review. all and all it is a great cheap little station. just make sure it's all fine inside before you plug it in. enjoy your tinkering ;-)
Looks like you get a factory reject. Normally the factory sell these off very cheap, than troubleshoot. The buyer is told, and need to take the risk and fix it himself. But a lot are picked up by traders and sell them online on English platform.
yep, for taking shit apart once every few months its more than ok. if it would have been used in a pro lab i am sure it wouldn't have last for long but for me its great. fuck hakko and their prices, china for the rescue
So hey all and tsope. I just got mine and plugged it in, beeped once and did not turn on again. Took a look inside like you did and mine had the same exact issue. Did I just brick my Chinesium?
Check all of the connections inside and make sure all of the components are soldered correctly, hopefully it's just something loose. Also, this is not a multi voltage device, so it's either 220v or 110v, check that you have the correct one. Good luck
Hi ! thank you so much for this very interesting review. I am buying one even if i see another 948D model and wonder which are the differences. Regarding the Neutral and Live connections consider tha the mains power plug can be rotated (at least schuko plug and also italian one ... they are simmetrical differently from UK and US plugs) So it is very possible that L and N result reversed. Thank you for the valuable advice. Regards, gino
hi, as far as i know, the "d" uses a power supply instead of a transformer and it's the newer model, but they are both have the same functions, so i'll go for the older one since it is cheaper and imo simpler is better, less things to go wrong. as far as the l&n, it has a kettle plug in the back which can only be plugged in one way, so the l&n was definitely reversed. thanks for watching and have a good one
@@steveishere7909 it's a bit janky, but it does the job, it can even handle big ground planes on power supplies. and I do have it for more than 2 years and it is still working
Thanks for the review. I bought one today and when desoldering using very smoky solder, smoke comes out the side vents of the 948. It happens only when desoldering so I think it’s just the solder smoke, but this is disconcerting because it looks just like the 948 is frying. Have you seen this with yours? I’m considering returning mine for a more expensive Hakko.
well, i say, repeat the process with the lid off and see were the smoke is coming from. the hako is obviously better, but for low usage i don't think it's necessary at all. if you are desoldering alot, I'd say, go for the hako
Chinesium. OMG, I'm not enjoying shopping for these crappy things. I've treid the braid and got good at it, but damn, I'm tired of burnt fingers. Just now I search Ebay for this model and they say it's upgraded, and new version, quiet. You made link for newbie electronics destroyer like me to see how to fix ?
tbh, china makes things so cheap, and other manufacturers lowered their prices in response. so we really should thank them. btw, my station still works great
Hello, Your "presentation" had me LMAO, obviously the good folks at TH-cam don't mind too much. As is the case with a lot of this "Chinesium" the seller or source varies and so does what comes with it. So I'll have to check to make sure the extra heating element is included. It's 2022 and now prices are higher - Please tell me how fast did the first one fail?? Is the unit still working now?? -- And how well?? Do the tips last?? -- Or should I buy extra's?? Any other problems?? Thanks for your reply. Jack
hihi, i had too much fun with this review... tbh, the heating element only failed because i used it on max for about 10min trying to remove caps of a power supply who had a huge ground plane, i guess i was asking too much out of this puppy. btw, it still works. so, if you won't max it, which for normal stuff you never need too, you should be fine. oh, and as for the tips, i only use one of them and never had any problems with it, other than the fact that it always screws off, and i always remember to tighten it only after it is already hot, hihi, but then i just use my pliers. i guess it's batter that it always comes loss then it getting stuck... other than that it works great, and the solder that comes with it has a sleep mode, so if you don't touch it it cools down to save the tip and eventually it shut down completely, great for when you drink too much
Chinese quality control is practically non existent on a lot of their products but as you say it's cheap the workmanship is just not there but if you buy one assumes you are capable of self repair. After all the person using it should be somewhat electronics trained and if not one asks the question why are you buying the item ?
Your review is funny but informative. Is it this exact model? yihua-gz.com/Products_detail.asp?id=624&sortid=275 My biggest concern is if it comes with different sized nozzles for the vacuum pump. Thanks for the tips.
good inside review, problem of the live terminal is nice to know, and i never ever see a chip support soldered like it, i should said ;) But like Jay Tee said, for the price, as other review said, it work well, and do the job. I think you present this one like a piece of shit, and at first time (too many "fuck" and "stupid chineses", i wouldn't let an like on it, but after all, i let a like. the two major problems (for me) you presents will help me, as i just buyed this Yiuha 948. Thanks for the inside review ;)
sorry for the bad language. just having fun, and i don't mean anything bad. but ... compered to a brand product, it is kind of crappy. i can't see this thing working in a pro lab, but for me for home tinkering, its more than enough. btw already burned the heating element but since it comes with a spare one that was a easy quick fix.thanks for the comment and i hope it helped. have fun tinkering ;-)
I think this review rates as my fucking favorite of all time.
Thank you so much, I did had fun in this one
Contrary to your initial statement, this was actually one of the best product reviews on youtube 😂😂😂 Non-stop tears of laughter. Thanks for the spot on review. I am ordering one now and will be sure to finish the assembly when it arrives as you advise. Thanks!
thanks man, glad it helps, btw, mine still working and haven't burst into flames... yet
Great review and info....thanks.
Wow that crooked IC is amazing! At least you can now desolder the socket and fix it. ;-)
well, no i can't. i need another desoldering station to do that, hihi. that is how they'll get you
@@tsope1 hence the smiley! I’ve just bought the same (newer?) model from EBay and was interested in any reviews.
@@migry open yours up and check it too, you never know what surprise the chines get you
Heh. I got this joke. Nice one! :D
Looks like ya got a Monday or Friday assemble job plus he was probably a new trainee surprised it worked at all
And it still works 😁
This is exactly the review I was looking for. Thanks!
I am happy it was helpful, i only upload stuff if i don't find any other videos of it, my videos are crappy, hihi. and i am way too lazy to make good ones. but a crappy video is better than nothing, right? btw, it still working, and didn't burnt down the house, yet, hihi. have fun tinkering
Lol this is the only English review of this product, thank you. Do you think the pump is Adequate or should I get a more powerful one to put in it?
you welcome. i only upload videos of things if no one else did, which is why i have so little amount of videos. TH-cam is already full with bullshit as it is. i am just trying to share knowledge. as for your question, yes, the pump is more then adequate, only problem i had with this was a burnt heating element, but it does come with a spare element, so not a problem. all and all, a great little gadget, i do recommend
@trigolis no it isn't, but there is a 110v version. www.ebay.com/itm/YIHUA-948-Rework-Station-Soldering-Iron-Vacuum-Suction-tin-Desoldering-2-in-1/224090777313?hash=item342cd9e6e1:g:5XgAAOSwyNdfGUzi
@@tsope1 Do you know if someone sales the heating element?
Best Regards.
@@treadmillrepair754 yep, here you go www.aliexpress.com/i/4000004735485.html
@@treadmillrepair754 before you buy a new one, check the thermal fuse, its in the gun, right against the heating element under the heat protective sleeve.
I have to agree with others who have commented. One of the most honest, no holes barred, reviews that I have seen. I wish others were as honest as you when it comes to describing the failures of crappy Chinese "Quality Control"!!! They just don't get it....they have the skill set and the knowledge to do it right, but I guess at $1.00??/day wages, this is the type of "QUALITY" you can expect. Pointing out the failures such as the switching the neutral line may just have saved some poor suckers life... the link to this video should be part of the warning labels they hopefully attached. I'm subscribing to your channel to see what other failures you may have discovered in other products and BTW to get some really good laughs!!
well, you know what they say, you get what you pay for ;-) and in this case it's not much. but as i said, it does the job, and anyone who buy it should be able to fix it. thanks for the comment and the sub, have fun tinkering, and if you buy chinesium, don't burn down the house...😂😂😂
It looks like the nut on its DIN connector needs to be flipped over. Thanks for review, I have similar by same builder company. I will have a look at its insides before I turn it on.
Thanks mate! It was very good review. I received my Yihua 948 yesterday and the first problem I had is the one of the nozzles missing(1.2mm -most used one and it is in the package list). Definitely I will open the box and look inside! I don't know what I will find, but I am sure the Chinese will surprise me again.:)
still, it's better than buying a hako for 3x the price. btw, the iron that comes with this station will automatically enter sleep mode if you don't move it, something i forgot to maintain in my review. all and all it is a great cheap little station. just make sure it's all fine inside before you plug it in. enjoy your tinkering ;-)
Looks like you get a factory reject. Normally the factory sell these off very cheap, than troubleshoot. The buyer is told, and need to take the risk and fix it himself. But a lot are picked up by traders and sell them online on English platform.
Sure i'd love a Hakko FM204, but I dont feel like spending $1500 for something I use for hobby.
yep, for taking shit apart once every few months its more than ok. if it would have been used in a pro lab i am sure it wouldn't have last for long but for me its great. fuck hakko and their prices, china for the rescue
So hey all and tsope. I just got mine and plugged it in, beeped once and did not turn on again. Took a look inside like you did and mine had the same exact issue. Did I just brick my Chinesium?
Check all of the connections inside and make sure all of the components are soldered correctly, hopefully it's just something loose. Also, this is not a multi voltage device, so it's either 220v or 110v, check that you have the correct one. Good luck
Bro got me fucking rolling
Hi ! thank you so much for this very interesting review. I am buying one even if i see another 948D model and wonder which are the differences.
Regarding the Neutral and Live connections consider tha the mains power plug can be rotated (at least schuko plug and also italian one ... they are simmetrical differently from UK and US plugs)
So it is very possible that L and N result reversed. Thank you for the valuable advice. Regards, gino
hi, as far as i know, the "d" uses a power supply instead of a transformer and it's the newer model, but they are both have the same functions, so i'll go for the older one since it is cheaper and imo simpler is better, less things to go wrong.
as far as the l&n, it has a kettle plug in the back which can only be plugged in one way, so the l&n was definitely reversed. thanks for watching and have a good one
@@tsope1 Hi thanks a lot for the very kind and helpful advice Happy new year bye gino
@@gino3286 happy new year to you too and happy tinkering
This fucking review was fucking great! Fucking nice job! Keep the fuck up with the fucking good work! Fuck yeah!
Holy fuck, these are alot of fucks... i am glad you fucking liked it
"Focus you fucking fuck" Instant subscribe XD thanks for the review
glad i could help
@@tsope1 I just ordered one yesterday before checking reviews so I'm glad to see the biggest issues are incomplete assembly and crossed wires
Also, as with most knock offs have you determined the original brand model so when parts are needed the authentics can be purchased?
@@steveishere7909 it's a bit janky, but it does the job, it can even handle big ground planes on power supplies. and I do have it for more than 2 years and it is still working
@@steveishere7909 search for yihua on eBay and filter by lowest price, you will get all of their spares on the top
Thanks for the review. I bought one today and when desoldering using very smoky solder, smoke comes out the side vents of the 948. It happens only when desoldering so I think it’s just the solder smoke, but this is disconcerting because it looks just like the 948 is frying. Have you seen this with yours? I’m considering returning mine for a more expensive Hakko.
well, i say, repeat the process with the lid off and see were the smoke is coming from. the hako is obviously better, but for low usage i don't think it's necessary at all. if you are desoldering alot, I'd say, go for the hako
Chinesium. OMG, I'm not enjoying shopping for these crappy things. I've treid the braid and got good at it, but damn, I'm tired of burnt fingers. Just now I search Ebay for this model and they say it's upgraded, and new version, quiet. You made link for newbie electronics destroyer like me to see how to fix ?
tbh, china makes things so cheap, and other manufacturers lowered their prices in response. so we really should thank them. btw, my station still works great
Do you recommend this product?
Yep, mine still works great.
Whe from I buy ds suggest pls
also it known as ELEMENT 985 for russian market
a lot of this products have more then one name, but if it looks the same it probably is the same
Please more videos
Hello,
Your "presentation" had me LMAO, obviously the good folks at TH-cam don't mind too much.
As is the case with a lot of this "Chinesium" the seller or source varies and so does what comes with it. So I'll have to check to make sure the extra heating element is included.
It's 2022 and now prices are higher - Please tell me how fast did the first one fail??
Is the unit still working now?? -- And how well??
Do the tips last?? -- Or should I buy extra's??
Any other problems??
Thanks for your reply.
Jack
hihi, i had too much fun with this review... tbh, the heating element only failed because i used it on max for about 10min trying to remove caps of a power supply who had a huge ground plane, i guess i was asking too much out of this puppy. btw, it still works. so, if you won't max it, which for normal stuff you never need too, you should be fine. oh, and as for the tips, i only use one of them and never had any problems with it, other than the fact that it always screws off, and i always remember to tighten it only after it is already hot, hihi, but then i just use my pliers. i guess it's batter that it always comes loss then it getting stuck... other than that it works great, and the solder that comes with it has a sleep mode, so if you don't touch it it cools down to save the tip and eventually it shut down completely, great for when you drink too much
hahaha.....i love it ....hahah...awesome .
thank David
Chinese quality control is practically non existent on a lot of their products but as you say it's cheap the workmanship is just not there but if you buy one assumes you are capable of self repair. After all the person using it should be somewhat electronics trained and if not one asks the question why are you buying the item ?
yep, it quite nice of them though. you get a 2 for 1, both a soldering / desoldering station and also a Electronic Project Kit for training ;-)
As long as it can do the job. Nobodies care for a cheap desoldering gun.
and its still works!!!
Your review is funny but informative. Is it this exact model? yihua-gz.com/Products_detail.asp?id=624&sortid=275 My biggest concern is if it comes with different sized nozzles for the vacuum pump. Thanks for the tips.
NTRDR NTRDR yes it is, and it comes with 3 different nozzles
tsope mustakis Thanks!
good inside review, problem of the live terminal is nice to know, and i never ever see a chip support soldered like it, i should said ;)
But like Jay Tee said, for the price, as other review said, it work well, and do the job.
I think you present this one like a piece of shit, and at first time (too many "fuck" and "stupid chineses", i wouldn't let an like on it, but after all, i let a like. the two major problems (for me) you presents will help me, as i just buyed this Yiuha 948.
Thanks for the inside review ;)
sorry for the bad language. just having fun, and i don't mean anything bad. but ... compered to a brand product, it is kind of crappy. i can't see this thing working in a pro lab, but for me for home tinkering, its more than enough. btw already burned the heating element but since it comes with a spare one that was a easy quick fix.thanks for the comment and i hope it helped. have fun tinkering ;-)