@Craftech posted:There appear to be a lot of clones available as well. For example:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item...964653800003530315_1
John
That's a 220V version.
@NJCJOE posted:That's a 220V version.
For me it always goes right to the 110v US version in Blue.
What changes is the fact that when I posted it it was $13.15. When John clicked on it it was $21.38. And now when I click on it is $15.15. That's AliExpress for you.
John
I also bought the same cheap unit about a month ago for a project. I was pleasantly surprised.
The add mentions operating voltage 220v. Do you need a 220 outlet to operate this tool? I know...dumb question?
@Rockyroad posted:The add mentions operating voltage 220v. Do you need a 220 outlet to operate this tool? I know...dumb question?
You pick the one with the US plug, it's a 110V model.
Anyone posting one of these in action?
@Jeff B. Haertlein posted:Anyone posting one of these in action?
Truthfully, it didn't seem to be something that warranted doing a video. You stick the tip on the joint and push the button. 
Mine arrived yesterday from Amazon Australia, and I was a little surprised!!!
I had to choose the 220V one (you guys are whimps with your 110V), cause 240V is the standard voltage here in Australia (it'll kill you in a heart beat!!!)
Anyway, it appears the Chinese only make it in 220V for the European market, but that's OK, as it will still work on our 240V. Problem is the plug!!!!
The plug they supplied on the power cord is the 2 round pin type that is used in Europe......we use a 3 pin set-up in a triangular pattern.
But wait......they also supplied a "universal" plug adaptor that fits out power outlet, and also accommodates the 2 round pin plug on the power chord!!!!
English translation of the Chinese instruction manual leaves a lot to be desired - I still don't know what they mean in that last sentence!!!
The European 2 pin plug fitted to the power cord, and the "travel adaptor"
The "travel adaptor" they supplied instead of a proper 3 pin Australian plug
Long story short.....I opened the de-soldering tool up, unsoldered their crappy power chord from the PCB, and installed my own Australian power chord, with our 3 pin plug.....and everything works perfectly!!!!
Test tried it on an old PCB, and it works a treat!!! Sucked the old residual solder from the holes on the board, and left it clean as a whistle!!
Like John said..."it's a keeper" NOW!!!
Peter.......Buco Australia.
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Those oddball plugs will get you every time. 
