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A Benchmark

5.0

This tool simply gets the job done quickly and easily. Maintenance is a piece of cake. It's difficult to imagine life without this tool. Many of my friends continue to use their little manual vacuum suckers and fluxed braid, but after seeing this at work for a minute or two they put it on their list of tools to lust after. Assuming the new FR-301 matches this unit the $50 reduction in price would make it a no-brainer for somebody who doesn't want to waste their life unsoldering.

Verified Purchase Peter Soper on Apr 24, 2018 I found this helpful (0)

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Works exactly as advertised

5.0

After using about all alternatives, I finally broke down & bought this ‘real’ tool. Couldn’t be happier...wish I had done that sooner.

Gfkdrob on Apr 01, 2018 I found this helpful (0)

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A life saver for repairs...

5.0

This Hakko FR300 has surpassed my expectations. A few minutes after opening it for the first time, I had pulled multiple 8 pin relays from a board I was working on. The selection of tips is important, in my opinion. Having a tip that is wide enough for your pins (>1mm for older things) is a must have.

Verified Purchase Jason Ledbetter on Feb 27, 2018 I found this helpful (0)

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hakko fr300

5.0

works very well . Good suction ,easy to clean.

paul on Feb 25, 2018 I found this helpful (1)

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Works great...

5.0

I used the FR-300 last night for the first time and it worked great. I had some bad video DRAM's on a vintage video card. The FR-300 made quick work of removing them without damaging the PCB and I installed some new sockets and new DRAM and all works well again.

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Feb 15, 2018 I found this helpful (0)

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Best desoldering tool!

5.0

Do yourself a favor, and skip the cheap crap on Ebay...you get what you pay for. I have tried three tools, and this is the LAST tool I will get for desoldering. It works Awesome! very fast heatup, and very fast cleanup after a desoldering job. Really does a good job from larger boards, down to smaller boards....very fast, very clean....Worth EVERY PENNY!!

cyborgCNC on Feb 15, 2018 I found this helpful (0)

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Works Great

5.0

This desoldering gun is a big time saver and works great. I also give TEquipment 5 stars, as they had excellent phone customer service and got the order shipped out right away.

Verified Purchase David on Dec 15, 2017 I found this helpful (1)

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FR-300 works great!

5.0

Works great! Fast, fast, fast! Easy to clean and really good suction. Took components off of an old DSL modem and other old boards, didn't take long at all. So much better than a suction desoldering tube. Makes desoldering through-hole components so easy. I'll never go back to solder wick, squeeze bulb suction, etc. This thing has already paid for itself in reclaimed parts and time saved.

Verified Purchase Chris F. on Nov 08, 2017 I found this helpful (1)

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What did I ever do without this tool?

5.0

I've been repairing audio related electronics for 10 years, and up until recently had always gotten by with the solder wick and manual solder vacuum pump for my desoldering needs. With a couple of big recapping jobs on the horizon I ordered the Hakko FR-300, and HOLY COW am I glad I did. This tool is an absolute must for any high volume desoldering work. It saves time AND effort, and I haven't lifted a trace since I started using it. Cleaning is super easy, the included cleaning tools get the job done quickly. Do yourself a favor and get the full kit with the stand and extra tips. Worth it!

Verified Purchase Frank Moscowitz on Jun 02, 2017 I found this helpful (1)

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Desoldering-Pins Antique Radios

5.0

Works great for desoldering tube socket pins on antique radio. Often the solder is heavy on these pins so it saves a lot of tedious work with solder wick.

R.Brown on May 19, 2017 I found this helpful (1)

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perfect

5.0

works perfect .. nice piece of equipment

miguel on May 13, 2017 I found this helpful (0)

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Hakko FR-300

5.0

This tool works great.. But I would strongly suggest ordering the different size tips to go along with de-soldering tool.

Verified Purchase Bob CEC on Apr 09, 2017 I found this helpful (2)

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Essential

5.0

This is a must have for anyone doing even just light rework. Works as advertised, and has the same high quality I expect from Hakko-made tools.

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Jan 06, 2017 I found this helpful (1)

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Hakko FR-300 Love it!

5.0

This has made troubleshooting electronics faster for me. Now when I need to desolder one lead of a component to test, no problem. Fire up the Hakko and go to work. Buy the other nozzle sizes. Having the right size nozzle on it makes a difference. Money well spent.

Gregg on Sep 30, 2016 I found this helpful (2)

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Great field and bench tool

5.0

What can I say with a little practice and learn curve this one has it for portable use
I would recommend getting the larger tip and another size to your own needs had to remove some transformers and heat sinks from double side threw holes other components was a snap. A little trick with heat sinked transistors on center lead I found putting a little dab of flux on the side of a board at the contact point wait for a little cloud of vapor then push the switch made it faster and cleaned nicely with out having any retry's.

Detimothy on Sep 20, 2016 I found this helpful (3)

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Stop wasting your time, and just buy it!

5.0

If you do ANY rework at all, you need this tool. Even at home. I've used hollow-tip solder suckers in work environments but never figured it was worth having one at home. But I finally got tired of poor performance from the old manual spring-based units and took the chance on this one. WOW... I wish I could recover all the time (and destroyed PCB's!) that I wasted by not buying this sooner.

Seriously - spend the money. You'll thank me.

Verified Purchase RICHARD HARTMAN on Aug 01, 2016 I found this helpful (1)

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Awesome. Goodbye, spring-loaded solder sucker!

5.0

These seem expensive for what they do. I've used them in the past and sure, they're great, but hey - why not just get by with a $10 spring loaded solder sucker?

Answer: Because this unit SUCKS! And that's a GOOD thing! There is no substitute for clearing PCB through-holes; you can flail around with the old spring suckers and waste lots of time and risk damaging the board, or you can grab one of these units and do a far better job in far less time.

Seriously... if you do much rework at all, stop thinking about it and just spend the money. It will be worth it the very first time you use it.

IDEngineer on Jul 23, 2016 I found this helpful (2)

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Great Product!

5.0

I had an old Tenma product before and this blows that machine out of the water. It heats up very quickly as does a great job of sucking solder out of boards. I replaced over 20 capacitors on a few TVs, this product made it very easy.

Verified Purchase Christopher Blatt on Jul 07, 2016 I found this helpful (2)

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Typical Hakko

5.0

Very nice product which is usually the case with Hakko.
Super clean removal of solder with the correct nozzle.
Its calling you...you know you want it.

Verified Purchase FP on Apr 11, 2016 I found this helpful (0)

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Great desoldering tool

5.0

I've used an older 808, and the FR300 is definitely better. It's lighter, has better balance, and is easier to operate overall. The 300 has an on-off switch and a temperature control that is simple to use, making it a bit nicer than the 808. My only complaint is that the nozzles can get clogged, not from solder, but from caked or charred flux, so make sure to use the clearing pin to remove this as you go. Still, if you keep the tip tinned and adjust the heat properly, it does an excellent job with both through hole and SMD PCBs. I do less and less through hole work, but it's still invaluable for cleaning a surface mount pad. It's far more gentle and fast than solder wick or a manual solder pump. Highly recommended if you do any rework or repair at all.

Verified Purchase Monte McGuire on Mar 20, 2016 I found this helpful (1)

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It really sucks!

5.0

Things really sucks! It sucks the old solder from a double sided circuit board, and makes replacement of failed components such an easy task that I am unsure how I lived without one. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely! Are there other ways to remove thru hole devices? Sure, but it’s harder and there is a much higher risk of damage to the circuit board. The Hakko FR-300 heats up fast, is easy to clean, and comfortable to use. I have used the manual solder suckers, solder wick, and a Pace vacuum de-solder pencil in the past and the Hakko outshines these hands down.
The best part is how fast it heats up. I don’t have to leave it turned on unless I am doing a large amount of rework. It heats up within 20-30 seconds and just plain works.
I have even used it on antique radios where the large components and terminal lugs contain a large quantity of solder. It just takes a little extra attention to make sure the solder goes thru the heating element and into the holding tank. There is a risk of plugging it up, but it’s been easy to clean thus far. I am thinking about getting a larger tip for this use as I am using the tip that was included.
Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and of course Tequipment.net is THE place to buy from. Fast shipping and you can be sure that what you get is not a knock-off from eBay.

Eric on Feb 23, 2016 I found this helpful (1)

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Great tool for rework!

5.0

Hakko 300 is an excellent tool (de-soldering station) for reworking older DIP - through hole based stereo equipment from 70's and 80's. Hakko is well balanced and easy to operate in tight quarters. After using it for about 4 weeks I only had to clean tip couple of times. Highly recommended for professional or serious DIY rework - you can forget about using your hand operated solder pump after using it.

RFmaster on Nov 26, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Wow, What a Great Tool

5.0

Our first move up from a spring loaded solder sucker...Liked it so much we ordered a second one! Perfect for removing parts without damage to the board or the part. Great heat capacity and plenty of suction. Very comfortable and easy to use. Not so good if you cut the legs off the part and then try to remove the remaining wire from the hole

Steve on Oct 28, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Fr 300

5.0

Now that I have the FR 300 my restoration of old radios going much faster, I can take on any job knowing my de-soldering will be much easier!

Bruce on Oct 22, 2015 I found this helpful (2)

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hakko-fr300

5.0

Excellent product and service

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Aug 12, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Hakko FR-300 works great so far

5.0

I've had this for about a month now, and so far I love it. Seems to suck just as well as the $900 Pace system I've got in the shop, and this is a lot more convenient to take on the road. Yeah, it's a little heavier than the Pace handpiece, but it's well balanced, and easy to hold. I haven't had it long enough to comment on durability or ease of maintenance.

John Chester on Jul 10, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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A nice tool!

5.0

This is my first vacuum desoldering tool, other than a manual Soldapult, but I've used a Hakko 808 before, and the FR-300 is definitely nicer. It seems lighter and better balanced than an 808, so it's easier to position accurately on a delicate board. The vacuum trigger switch is also in a better spot, so it doesn't 'go off' accidentally quite as easily.

It has an easy to adjust power level control, as well as a power on / off switch. Unlike the 808, you can easily turn the tool off after one use, saving the nozzle from becoming excessively un-tinned / needing to be re-tinned. It powers up fairly quickly as well, so unless one's desoldering a number of connections, there's no reason why it shouldn't be powered off after each use.

I managed to clog the nozzle with one strand of exactly the wrong gauge of wire, but once I realized that I could turn the temperature up and add fresh solder/flux to the nozzle, it was easy to clear with the vacuum. Emptying the chamber is fairly pleasant too - the removed solder tends to aggregate into a nice, solid blob, and not a pile of extremely fine powdered metal, making it much easier to transfer to my hazmat jar.

Overall, it's a really nice tool, useful for rework of ancient through hole boards that used questionable adhesives, as well as modern SMD rework where it does a great job leveling a pad with minimal damage and effort. Highly recommended!

Verified Purchase Monte McGuire on Jul 06, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Hakko FR-300 Handheld Desoldering Tool

5.0

I received the Hakko FR-300 super quick after ordering so that was a big plus. The other big plus was how great and easy to use the Hakko was. It made desoldering seem like fun instead of a chore. It's a lot quicker/efficient than using a sucker or wick. Love it!! Should have bought one sooner.

Verified Purchase Gregory Raft on May 18, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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HAKKO FR-300

5.0

The Hakko FR-300 is a breeze to use. It works like specified and is a joy to use. It actually makes turns what can be a task into a pleasurable experience. Sure you can use a wick or a sucker, but after to try this method, you'll be hooked.

graftdesign on May 18, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Great product!

5.0

We have a Hakko 808 at work, the model this replaced, so I was pretty familiar with the quality and function. The FR-300 is much improved with a longer power cord, an on/off switch, and a temp setting that's much easier to use than the recessed trim pot on the 808. I frequently salvage through-hole parts from old devices and the FR-300 makes it quick and easy.

Verified Purchase Jim Titus on May 15, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Required for every Maker's workbench

5.0

A friend and many fellow pinball collectors raved online about the Hakko-808 desoldering tool, but lamented it no longer being available. I must say that the FR-300 is a worthy next generation replacement. I now understand why people worship their Hakko tools.

This makes desoldering a breeze, and should be a part of every tinkerer's toolbox. Quickly preheat the tool, apply the tip to your component lead, and give a quick blast to the vacuum. It leaves the board and component solder-free with minimal effort.

Anonymous on Apr 26, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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HAKKO FR300

5.0

I got the tool, the FR300 and used it. It sure makes desoldering a fast and efficient way to go. I recommend this fine product to those looking for this type tool.

Ted Walker on Apr 21, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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HAKKO FR-300 Desoldering Tool

5.0

If you've never used one of these, you need one. If you've used a previous version of HAKKO desoldering tool, you need to put it in the drawer as a spare and get the new one FR-300. Everything has been improved, it works and cleans up like a dream. Start up in seconds, and power (tool) save feature when idle. Every part of this version has been changed for the better, all the bad is gone now. BUY IT!

Larry on Apr 20, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Good product

5.0

Good product - does what it is supposed to do.

Quite helpful for removing components from boards with ease compared to traditional methods.

I'd tried without success removing components with large number of connections and this unit made child's play of it.

I can also state that initial unit had a problem which was handled quickly and very professionally by Hakko.

I will use Hakko tools again and TEquipment because they both can be depended upon and are there to support you.

ace on Apr 19, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Hakko solder sucker

5.0

Product works very well. Need option for larger nozzle. Good buying experience with the distributor.

stevew on Apr 15, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Great Desolder unit

5.0

Just what I have been waiting for. Saved me on many jobs. As long as you clean it after each job as it explains it then works flawlessly. Highly recommended.

Gary on Apr 11, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Pricey but ever so satisfying!!!!

5.0

I Love grabbing this tool. It's quality in your grip - heats up really fast, so fast that when I turn it on I don't set it down to heat up I just hold it for about 20 seconds and its nice and hot already. something I'll be keeping hopefully forever!

Anthony on Apr 11, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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FR-300 vs. 808

5.0

The FR-300 is definitely a step up over the 808 for air suction, heat transfer and easier cleaning. Another very important improvement over the 808 is the temperature dial which isn't prone to damage like the 808's temperature trimpot.
The handle design is quite different than the 808, if you're used to it you'll need a few days to fully adjust to the FR-300; but once you do I feel it's a lot better. If you didn't like the 808's handle design in the first place then the FR-300 will feel better instantaneously.
The only strange caveat to using the FR-300 is that I always have to put flux on the cleaning rod in order for it to successfully go through the nozzle. On the plus side, it is possible to fix clogged tips on the FR-300 by putting flux inside the tip (screwing it back in), setting the heat to max, and then also coating the cleaning rod in flux. The 808's clogged tips were virtually impossible.

Definitely get the FR-300 if you want better *performance* for difficult through-hole multilayer boards or the like. The FR-300 also seems to keep its performance consistently whereas the 808 would lose suction over time.

D. R. on Apr 11, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Hakko FR-300

4.0

The desoldering tool does a good job. I have been using it for a year and I am pleased with it's performance. The only issue I had was the nozzle got clogged but using a small drill solved the problem. If this one ever breaks I will purchase another one.

BWheat on Apr 09, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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FR-300

4.0

GREAT GUN. THE ONLY NEGATIVE IS THE LACK OF A STAND.

TODD GILL on Apr 03, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Hakko FR 300

4.0

Great product so far. Shipping was a little crazy. Received different parts at different times

Stan on Apr 02, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Excellent Product

5.0

I bought this to reclaim parts off of old boards for recycling. This thing is amazing. It heats up fast and removes solder fast. Just make sure to get several various tip sizes because the one it comes with is too small for larger components.

Taco on Apr 01, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Excellent way to desolder without destroying thing

5.0

Wow, I can't believe I've waited all this time to buy one. This makes removing components extremely fast and easy. I don't ruin pads or traces anymore. Love this, definitely don't cheap out and get a knockoff, the Hakko is the real deal.

Verified Purchase Aaron Morris on Mar 17, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Better than before

5.0

I used to work with the preview version of this pistol. It was very useful already. But now with the new improvements such as better control of the temperature, the option to turn on and off the equipment and the redesign of the way we remove the noozle, altogether in a case made the product almost perfect. It worths to have it!

Verified Purchase Rodrigo Baleiro on Mar 11, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Easy

5.0

Easy order, great price, no issues. Love the free cleaner we got too!

Verified Purchase Deanna Ossenkop on Jan 23, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Desoldering tool

5.0

The tool that I received for my Dad was a piece that had been used and then returned. There was pieces broken. I called Tequpment and they sent a return number and after about a month I finally received the new tool directly from the manufacturer. I am glad that I received a new tool. My dad says that it works like it is supposed to.

Shannon on Jan 20, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Makes PCB Rework Easy

5.0

Have previously used solder suckers braid a lot. Had used a 808 device and found it quite good, so decided to pick up this.

Works amazingly well - heats up in a few seconds, which is handy. Carrying case is nice & has a heat shield so you can put away hot. Easy to clean out the canister, very well-thought out design.

Made a quick video review here: http://youtu.be/oxf0a9JKo7U
And here's an example of desoldering a 30-pin header: http://youtu.be/gZxqpH23ZEM

coflynn on Sep 05, 2014 I found this helpful (1)

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Easy & Effective

5.0

The Hakko FR-300 desoldering gun is very easy to use straight out of the box and very effective. I had my bad relay off the board in a minute where other methods (sucker/braid) had failed to get it off.

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Aug 22, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Hakko Desoldering Gun

5.0

I replaced an older Ungar desoldering station that used a separate pump and hand tool. I find the Hakko much easier to use and certainly a lot easier to empty solder collector.

Verified Purchase William Schrader on Jul 29, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Great Product and Good Service

5.0

The Hakko FR-300 does a fantastic job removing solder. The handle is very comfortable and it heats up quickly. Typically I have purchased $20-$30 desoldering tools not wanting to spend money on a quality tool. After being frustrated for years I decided to try the Hakko. I have a Hakko soldering station which I also love. Both tools are the best investment I have made that save time and perform flawlessly day after day. Tequipment also delivered the product quickly. This is my first buying experience with Tequipment and it definitely will not be my last.

RocketMan on Jul 25, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Hakko FR-300 First Impressions

5.0

I'm very happy with the changes made to the new Hakko FR-300 compared to the older Hakko 808 desoldering gun. Standout improvements are the sleeker and smaller design and better ergonomic and relaxed fit in the hand. The handle and trigger mechanism is now designed to make prolonged use of the gun much more comfortable. The on-off switch with LED indicator and longer cord is another BIG improvement over the 808. I like the thumb wheel temperature selector with the visual reference to temperature settings, it’s way easier to adjust than the 808. Tip retainer mechanism on the FR-300 is much improved as is the solder tube and holder. While the slight increase in vacuum suction is welcome, the decrease in size of the gun made mostly possible by going to a single diaphragm pump is a big design plus. An increase in wattage should positively round off the numerous improvements to an already good product, making the FR-300 a must have on the electronics workbench.

Some small CONS: There is no protective iron cover included in the FR-300 kit as was included in the 808 kit. The protective tube that is used to protect the case from a hot iron is a poor afterthought and a next to useless. Fewer filter parts are included with the newer kit, compared with the older kit. Although Hakko put an LED on the front of the handle that lights when the heater element is on, it is difficult to see and of course the light is intermittent, lighting only when the gun is actually heating the element. It would have been nice if an additional LED be installed near the on/off switch, indicating an ON condition and in a place viewable while in a solder station holder. The LED installed in the front of the handle is not viewable in the guns normal safe storage position, which should be located in a proper holder somewhere on the workbench.

Overall: A BIG Thumbs Up for the new Hakko FR-300. While I have not had a chance to use it yet, my first impressions are, I like it!

Verified Purchase iRad on May 09, 2014 I found this helpful (3)

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Hakko FR 300 First Impressions

5.0

I'm very happy with the changes made to the new Hakko FR-300 compared to the older Hakko 808 desoldering gun. Standout improvements are the sleeker and smaller design and better ergonomic and relaxed fit in the hand. The handle and trigger mechanism is now designed to make prolonged use of the gun much more comfortable. The on-off switch with LED indicator and longer cord is another BIG improvement over the 808. I like the thumb wheel temperature selector with the visual reference to temperature settings, it’s way easier to adjust than the 808. Tip retainer mechanism on the FR-300 is much improved as is the solder tube and holder. While the slight increase in vacuum suction is welcome, the decrease in size of the gun made mostly possible by going to a single diaphragm pump is a big design plus. An increase in wattage should positively round off the numerous improvements to an already good product, making the FR-300 a must have on the electronics workbench.

Some small CONS: There is no protective iron cover included in the FR-300 kit as was included in the 808 kit. The protective tube that is used to protect the case from a hot iron is a poor afterthought and a next to useless. Fewer filter parts are included with the newer kit, compared with the older kit.

Overall: A BIG Thumbs Up for the new Hakko FR-300. While I have not had a chance to use it yet, my first impressions are, I like it!

iRad on May 09, 2014 I found this helpful (1)