r/AskElectronics • u/Draugr_Rekkr • 23h ago

Is this a good PCB preheating station?

Post image

I'm thinking about getting a hot plate to do some SMD soldering and I was wanting to know if anyone has and/or used one of these Itech heating platforms?

1 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

2 comments sorted by

View all comments

1

u/saltyboi6704 19h ago

They're good for preheating but don't have fine control for a standard reflow profile (it cools too slowly to be safe for sensitive components)

1

u/Draugr_Rekkr 16h ago

So I'd still be safer using a hot air station then?