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Stahl Tools SSVT Variable Temperature Soldering Station

3.8 out of 5 stars 610 customer reviews
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  • On/off switch with "power-on" indicator light showing when the iron is hot
  • Variable 302DegreeF to 842DegreeF heat setting to match specific soldering needs
  • ETL certified for safety and performance
  • Cushioned rubber grip for extended comfortable use
  • Replaceable tips provide additional functionality
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Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Stahl Tools
  • Part Number: BCBI9296
  • UPC: 844632077272, 785497421520, 745332261728

Product Description

Make connections that last! Stahl Tools SSVT variable temperature soldering station provides the adjustability demanded by professionals, at a price that enables anyone to solder better. Total control over a soldering iron's heat to ensure perfect electronic terminations every time, no matter the job's size. Many different soldering tasks are accomplished easily by using the SSVT's adjustable 5 to 40 watt (150DegreeC to 450DegreeC temperature) adjustment. The lightweight pencil design features a fatigue-reducing rubber grip, and a Bakelite-ringed holder keeps the iron at the ready. A field replaceable, precision ground, iron-plated solid copper tip provides maximum heat transfer, minimizing cold solder joints. Includes 1.5 mm conical soldering tip and cleaning sponge. Additional tips available for a variety of soldering applications. Tip replacement/cleaning should be done only when the iron is at room temperature. The tip can be changed/replaced simply by unscrewing the knurled nut from the barrel assembly. The station must be switched off and allowed to cool before and during this operation, as damage may result if the system is left on without the tip installed. After removing the tip, blow out any oxide dust that may have formed in the tip retaining area of the barrel. Avoid getting debris in your eyes. Replace the tip and screw the retaining knurled nut onto the barrel assembly; tighten only finger-tight. To avoid burning your fingers, pliers should only be used to tighten the nut if it becomes loose when the iron is hot. Care should be taken not to overtighten, as this can damage the element. The iron should be placed in its stand when not in use. If the supply cord becomes damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified service technician. The outer case of the iron or station may be cleaned with a damp cloth using a small amount of liquid detergent. Never submerse the unit in liquid or allow any liquid to enter the case of the station.

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4.0 out of 5 starsHas to be worked on before using
By Old-Lumens on November 20, 2011
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Can't beat the price, but as in all items coming from China, there is no quality control and their standards are lower. What I mean is that this might be "UL approved" but it is unsafe as is. It has to be reworked before using it.
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I had to take apart the handle (needs a special screwdriver) and correct the position of the heater element. It is not held in place, so it does not go to the end of the tip holder. That's why these things start smoking. I took the handle apart and pushed the element all the way forward and then just used electrical tape to hold the wires from the element, to the other two wires in the lower part of the handle and put it back together. It works fine now and it heats properly. I also checked out the control box, but it was ok.
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For the price, it was worth it and it will last a while now. If you go with quality, look at the OVER $100 units, that is the ONLY way to get a quality unit. I don't have any money, so I have to use this low class stuff. If you don't know how to work on stuff like this, buy the good stuff or don't try it.
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4.0 out of 5 starsVery decent
By Clint E. Jarchow on February 17, 2010
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I had good luck with this soldering station. It's a great buy for the money, especially since there are stations far more expensive. The variable temperature is nice, and it comes with a sponge as well. My only complaint is the tip size. It's not overly big, but it's just a little bigger than what would be ideal for me.
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1.0 out of 5 starsAll smoke no heat
By IABOY on October 24, 2011
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Just like some of the other reviewers, this unit smoked like crazy and never even got hot enough at the tip to tin it. I had high hopes for this unit, but it didn't work out. I had to buy a Weller locally to get my project done so I wont get another of these.
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3.0 out of 5 starsBudget priced solder station
By David Waelder on June 12, 2010
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I've only used this soldering station once so I don't yet have depth of experience with it. So far it has functioned very nicely for me.

I've read other reviews of this, or a similar, product and heard some complaints of quality control issues. One reviewer mentioned that smoke poured from the iron when he first turned it on. I had no problems. It did smoke a bit when I first plugged it in and before I successfully tinned the iron. Perhaps heat dissipation is not effective until the iron is tinned. Anyway, it worked perfectly once the iron was tinned and it was very nice, in a inexpensive iron, to have temperature control to match the work being done. Construction quality appears to be quite good - better than the price would suggest. Of course, I can't see inside the housing but all the components are tight, the cable to the iron is heavy duty, the protective insulation on the iron is secure and functional. In short, it's better than one would expect from the price.
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1.0 out of 5 starsAppealing Appearance, Appalling Application
By Elizabeth M. Ramirez on January 20, 2013
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I will admit first off that I am a novice when it comes to working with electronics and soldering. However, I have worked a bit previously with an old solder once or twice and am at least minimally conscious of how they're suppose to function. I had to resort to said old one again when I tried to use this one. I never went past the heating up stage for this new iron as the tip never became hot, while the stem began to smoke after about 10 minutes (which i read was expected.) I decided to leave it on to see if the tip would ever become useable and found that touching it to solder did absolutely nothing after about 15 minutes on the highest temperature. That tip was barely room temperature. I gave up on it when it began smoking worse and i could touch the tip with my finger and not feel a thing. (Don't advise that, by the way.)

I had read the reviews previously and knew I was taking a risk purchasing this item, so i'm not very disappointed. I would however advise against the purchase of this despite it's allure; it seems like there's a good chance it simply will not work right out of the box. The only reason I'm not returning it is because of a previous reviewers recommendations on how to fix it. I will be attempting those eventually, if that's the only problem, then it might be worth the price.
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3.0 out of 5 starsSo So
By Walter on January 5, 2011
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Soldering Iron takes forever to get hot even on the highest setting. It is okay for very small soldering jobs.
If you try soldering something that's more that an 1/8 of and inch wide, like tabbing solder wire, this Iron will not do the job, However for small integrated circuit soldering it works just fine. I would not recommend using this product for general purpose soldering. Small jobs only.....
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5.0 out of 5 starsLove it!
By steampunk916 on July 7, 2010
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this was by far the best purchase i have made in quite a while. yes its cheap and yes it looks like a toy, but it does everything that i need it too. i bought it and the 4 replacement tips, thus far couldn't be happier. the only thing i changed about mine was that the sheath (i don't know what its really called but the metal thing that you put the male end into) didn't stay in very well so i super glued it. that was it, yes i does smell by the way for about 5 minutes the very first time as it burns off all the extra garbage. but after that no problems. I highly recommend anyone on a budget who needs a soldering gun to pick up this little guy.
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1.0 out of 5 starsdont buy
By nick on September 16, 2012
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I bought the soldering iron 9 months ago, but got busy and was not able to use it much. Having used it recently, I have found that the tip has poor contact inside the wand preventing it from reaching appropriate temperatures and resulting in poor performance.

Like many tools, the phrase "you get what you pay for" applies well here.

I will be purchasing a Weller or other to replace this, don't waste your money like I did.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

outstanding iron for the price!

Published 1 day ago by DO NOT POST MY NAME
1.0 out of 5 starsDon't wast your time.

It NEVER got hot enough to solder two wires together properly. It took a while to get hot enough to tin the tip, but it finally did. Read more

Published 6 days ago by Terry
5.0 out of 5 starsAdjustable heat, stand, and tip cleaner??! What more do you need to...

Just got this and used it to assemble by "TV B gone" kit. Couldn't be happier. It has adjustable heat, a soldering iron holder, and tip cleaner. Great great product.

Published 13 days ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsGood cheap soldering iron.

Heats up well, but the soldering iron holder/dock is not fixed in place. I simply got glued mine in place.

Published 20 days ago by jacob lucas martin
5.0 out of 5 starsLooks good, handles well.

Looks good, handles well. Glad I bought the set of assorted tips -very handy.

Published 20 days ago by sal3
1.0 out of 5 starsPoor

Doesn't have enough heat. Poor design

Published 23 days ago by dustin miller
1.0 out of 5 starsNo temperature feedback or indication. Lamp dimmer power control, NOT...

The cake is a lie. It -says- "variable temperature" in the description, which implies that it uses some kind of feedback. That is not true. Read more

Published 29 days ago by Steven J. Greenfield
1.0 out of 5 starsUnusable

Solder beads up and will not adhere to the tip of the iron. I was never able to even tin the tip. Also, an impressive amount of smoke was emitted when it heated up and persisted... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Works great

Published 1 month ago by jfmitt
4.0 out of 5 starsGood buy for the price

Good buy for the price. It doesn't get as hot as a high end soldering iron, but for most applications it does the trick.

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