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Hakko 808-KIT/P Self Contained Desoldering Gun with Internal Vacuum Pump and Carrying Case, 120V AC

4.2 out of 5 stars (86)
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  • Miniature high-performance diaphragm pump mounts above handle to reduce vibration
  • High efficiency ceramic heating technology provides stable heating from 715°F to 895°F (380°C to 480°C)
  • Easy to change, low cost nozzles
  • Thin comfortable grip
  • 24 in. Hg Vacuum pressure and 10 L/min suction flow
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Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.8 x 10 x 3.4 inches; 3.35 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 808-KIT/P
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2006
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ American Hakko Products, Inc
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FZPTEK2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars (86)

Product Description

The Hakko 808-KIT/P is an ESD-safe self contained desoldering iron for standard 120V wall outlets.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
86 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the desoldering kit efficient, particularly in multilevel boards, and appreciate its effectiveness in removing parts, with one noting it makes desoldering 1000x easier. The tool receives positive feedback for its quality, ease of maintenance, and value for money, and customers like its hole cleaning capabilities, with one mentioning it handles all sizes of through-hole parts. The heat capacity and durability receive mixed reviews, with customers noting it puts out a lot of heat and one mentioning the tips last a long time.

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EfficiencyEase of removalQualityEase of maintenanceValue for moneyHole cleaningHeat capacityDurability
32 customers mention "Efficiency"30 positive2 negative

Customers find the desoldering kit efficient, noting that it works well and is fast, with one customer mentioning it shaves significant minutes off the job.

"This works great - I have 2 of them, work and home, and have used them over 1 year. I use for removing dead through-hole capacitors from boards...." Read more

"Works as it should, have been using to clean out through hole solder points when repairing such parts...." Read more

"...I have used it on very tight places on a crowded PCB it works very fast and cleanly. The through holes are completely open...." Read more

"Works well..." Read more

28 customers mention "Ease of removal"24 positive4 negative

Customers find the desoldering tool effective at removing solder, with one customer noting it makes the process 1000 times easier.

"...used it on very tight places on a crowded PCB it works very fast and cleanly. The through holes are completely open...." Read more

"...reference for other desoldering products, but this thing easily cleaned out all the stuff from the pins & perfboard... it looked totally clean after!" Read more

"...tool must be cleaned often but only because it is so effective at sucking up the solder. This is the best vacuum desoldering tool I have ever used...." Read more

"...to unstick the old solder in there, but this thing did manage to remove the solder from most of the pins eventually, and without too much effort...." Read more

26 customers mention "Quality"26 positive0 negative

Customers praise the desoldering gun's quality, describing it as a superb tool.

"This is a great tool if you're going to be doing rework. I've tried solder suckers and solder braid, but usually ran into frustration...." Read more

"Its a good product, did its job. The tips gets hot, so I'm going to buy a holder. I which it has a better carrying case...." Read more

"...This is the best vacuum desoldering tool I have ever used. Well worth the price in my opinion." Read more

"Outstanding tool!..." Read more

17 customers mention "Ease of maintenance"16 positive1 negative

Customers find the desoldering kit easy to maintain and clean up, with one customer noting it makes rework simpler and another mentioning it simplifies the process of re-capping monitors.

"...not a pro so needed something simple to use--this tool is very easy to use and instructions are very clear!..." Read more

"...Very fast and efficient, easy to clean. Highly recommended. Just be sure to use the appropriately sized tip for whatever you are working with." Read more

"Awesome product. Makes de-soldering so quick and easy" Read more

"...Great value, compact, superb built quality, strong suction, easy clean up and lots of accessories. All this backed by a legend in the industry...." Read more

14 customers mention "Value for money"10 positive4 negative

Customers find the desoldering kit worth its price, with one customer noting that the replacement tips are not too expensive.

"...so much faster and more effective than anything else, that it is worth every penny." Read more

"What can I say that others did not do so already? Great value, compact, superb built quality, strong suction, easy clean up and lots of accessories...." Read more

"...The only con I've encountered is the price...." Read more

"All you arcade buffs will know that this is a time save, and well worth the money. I can repair a monitor in half the time it used to take me now." Read more

11 customers mention "Hole cleaning"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the desoldering kit effective for cleaning holes, with one mentioning it works well on all sizes of through hole parts and another noting it's a must-have tool on the repair bench.

"...nice clean holes. I guess there could be better, but this is best in class for me. a bonus is, it's portable...." Read more

"...It takes all the effort out of re-capping monitors and repairing PCB's for my arcade games, and removing coils and switches from my pinball machines...." Read more

"...It makes de-soldering SO easy! Now I can rework circuitry or replace worn-out parts quickly and easily, without having to worry about excess heat..." Read more

"...About the performance: Is great! You can desolder thru hole devices like DIP switches in a fraction of the time required to desolder with a common..." Read more

15 customers mention "Heat capacity"9 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the desoldering gun's heat capacity, with some noting it puts out a lot of heat and quickly heats up, while others mention it runs pretty hot.

"This tool is excellent, it heats up fast and comes in a plastic carrying case with 5 extra pre-filters and 5 extra filters plus a cleaning tool, the..." Read more

"...suction power to pull the solder from the board or even get hot enough to melt the solder.. I use this to repair kindles Spend the extra money and..." Read more

"...The tip heats up quickly and the included tip was able to handle the thru-hole caps, fuses, and chips I've been dealing with...." Read more

"...The only thing is that the temperature is hard to figure out. You'll need a temp probe to make sure you are where you need to be...." Read more

10 customers mention "Durability"6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the desoldering kit's durability, with one customer noting that the tips last a long time, while another reports issues with the seal drying out and cracking.

"...Now I can rework circuitry or replace worn-out parts quickly and easily, without having to worry about excess heat delaminating the traces from the..." Read more

"...Forcing the nut can crack the case; I've done it. This problem can be solved by applying a dab of anti-seize to the threads...." Read more

"...Also ... the components come off in excellent condition, and can easily be reused if you're looking to fill up your parts box...." Read more

"...Add a little extra solder and the capacitors just drop right out. Makes replacements a cinch. It arrived quickly...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Jare
    5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING TOOL!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2013
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    I restore vintage synthesizer keyboards and other vintage instruments and desoldering is a huge part of the restoration process.

    I have used many desoldering tools over the years but this tool is really great! I have only owned this tool for a few days now but have already put it through hours of hard use and can tell that this guy is going to do the job very well!

    There are a few features that make this tool really nice......................

    The first really nice thing is that everything is balanced very well, it looks like it would stress your arm and wrist out but that is not the case at all, it is very light.

    The second thing that makes this tool very nice is the vacuum pump itself, it uses a double diaphragm pump so there is very good suction with no pulse and constant vacuum. It also appears that a ball bearing was used to connect the pump connecting rod to the shaft of the motor which will last much longer than sleeve style bearings,
    (Note: this is not confirmed about this gun using a ball bearing).

    The third thing is that the tips seem to last a long time unlike some of the other cheaper soldering tools I have used. The replacement tips are not too expensive and you can get different sizes as well which is another great plus.

    The fourth thing that makes this tool very nice is the fact that you have access to every part of this gun which will make maintenance very easy, the back housing is removable to expose the diaphragm pumps and connecting rod if there is ever a need to inspect or repair the pump.

    The only concern I had after buying this tool was if the gun was going to be too bulky to get into some of the tight places I have to work in but so far this has not been a problem at all. (Note: extension tips are also available, I bought one of these in case I run into this problem in the future.)

    I am very happy to own this tool and highly recommend this product to other people. IT IS A GREAT TOOL!!!
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  • Denise Boring
    1.0 out of 5 stars Desoldering gun
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2014
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    Sorry to say that this item didn't fill my needs.It didn't have the suction power to pull the solder from the board or even get hot enough to melt the solder.. I use this to repair kindles Spend the extra money and buy a good unit where the gun has its own suction pump outside of the gun.
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  • nana
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good product
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013
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    Its a good product, did its job. The tips gets hot, so I'm going to buy a holder. I which it has a better carrying case. its nice it came with extra filters and a clean out. Very few products that we buy today come with extra parts. Look at a brand new car. You have to pay extra for floor mats. This is a quality too, made is Japan, very good for pinball board work, beats a solder sucker.
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  • James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better than sliced bread
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2009
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    I've tried just about all the low cost solder removal methods over the years. Vacuum bulbs and spring loaded plungers that I found to be largely worthless, radio shack desoldering iron with a built in suction bulb was what I used for years, worked ok as long as I kept a fresh tip on it. Desoldering braid was nice for cleaning up solder the sucker wouldn't get, but even after dipping in liquid flux, that left much to be desired.

    I finally bit the bullet and bought a Hakko 808 and it has completely transformed the art of desoldering. 40 pin DIPs on double sided PCBs that used to be a nightmare can now be removed on a whim with little risk of damaging the board. Desoldering has become so trivially easy that I've even spent some time harvesting usable parts from scrapped PCBs like I used to do as a kid except now it's a lot more fun. This thing warms up quickly and puts out a lot of heat, has powerful suction, is easy to maintain, and slurps the solder into a chamber that can be emptied like a miniature bagless vacuum cleaner, no more spitting molten solder into an old Altoids tin. The tool itself is made in Japan and feels well made with good fit & finish. It fits comfortably in my hand and the pump is fairly quiet.

    I bought an additional larger tip based on a review here but so far have not found it necessary to use. I'm sure it will come in handy sooner or later, but the included tip has been adequate for all the IC's, transistors, passives, and other stuff I've needed to desolder. I purchased the optional metal stand which is a nice accessory, but the kit does come with a ceramic wool tip cover that can be placed on it to prevent burning things/you when set on the bench. The stand doesn't fit in the included carry case so if you plan to use it mostly in the field, you may not need a stand.

    The only con I've encountered is the price. Yeah, pushing up on $200 it's a lot more expensive than the $10 Radio Shack tool, but it works *SO* much better that it is WELL worth it, and while it stung a little when I clicked Buy, I now have no regrets about my purchase. Just goes to show, buy good tools and only cry once.

    Update: Several years down the road my 808 is still going strong and is one of my favorite tools. I find that it's important to remove the tip and thoroughly clean the barrel fairly frequently with the included screwdriver-looking tool, especially if it sucks up some flux. The tip cleaning wire it came with is frequently inadequate for clearing out the small tip and I have resorted to using a tiny drill bit to clear out tip clogs. Consumables are a bit spendy too, but the filters can get pretty dirty before causing enough restriction to become a problem.
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  • Prompt Critical
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great desoldering tool
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2012
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    This is a great tool if you're going to be doing rework. I've tried solder suckers and solder braid, but usually ran into frustration. This tool makes rework so much easier. One thing to be aware of is that are several pieces that are consumable and will need to be periodically replaced if you use it extensively, such as filters.

    During use, it gets warm in the hand but not uncomfortably so. The pump works well and beats using a manual solder sucker by a wide margin. If you only need to unsolder one or two connections, you might not want to plug it in and wait for it to warm up, but it's a life saver if you're unsoldering many connections.
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  • Miniature high-performance diaphragm pump mounts above handle to reduce vibration
  • High efficiency ceramic heating technology provides stable heating from 715°F to 895°F (380°C to 480°C)
  • Easy to change, low cost nozzles
  • Thin comfortable grip
  • 24 in. Hg Vacuum pressure and 10 L/min suction flow

Product Description

The Hakko 808-KIT/P is an ESD-safe self contained desoldering iron for standard 120V wall outlets.
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