YIHUA 959D-Digital Hot Air Rework Station, High Power with 3 Memories, Airflow Efficiency, °F /°C Display, Accurate Temp.(212°F~932°F), Brushed Aluminum Panel & Safety Features

It worked perfectly. I’ve only used it once but I suspect from other reviewers it will continue to give me good service.When you put the handheld unit into the cradle it automatically cools down and then turns off the heating element and blower.I used it to remove a surface mounted 2sc1972 transistor and it took about five or 10 seconds and it was done with zero damage.If you use something other than a hot air Rework unit you would definitely risk printed circuit board damage.It has three presets which are actually pre-programmed for the three most useful heat settings which I would’ve programmed anyway so that was perfect.The beauty of this is I was able to heat all three tabs of the transistor simultaneously.The instructions were also actually good.It came with 4 nozzles two tweezers and a wire device for removing more sensitive surface mount components.I’m very satisfied with the build quality and I look forward to using this for many years… If any issues come up I will update my review but for right now I couldn’t be happier.

I will admit that this is my first hot air solder tool. For all my adult life I have gotten by with low wattage fine tip pencil irons to build and repair electronics. However there is no getting around the fact that a pencil iron is like a sledge hammer used to set a thumbtack when it comes to the incredibly small and densely packed SMT solder pads and parts these days. And forget removing a high density IC, especially those with heat transfer pads on the back.This gun, with the help of a couple helpful youtube videos on technique has allowed me to to build and repair PCBs that I would not even try before I had it.The build quality is first rate. The feel of the tool in hand is excellent. The range of temperature and air volume control offered seems right for my needs. It heats up quickly, and both the heat and air volume capability is well beyond anything I am currently needing to remove even the largest LSI. The wand stays cool in hand and the selection of air tips lets me control how concentrated I want the heat, depending on the size of the part. Having the option of saving 3 temp profiles is very handy when moving between part sizes and/or solder melt temps.I practiced removing large chips, small chips and individual small components using the PCBs from a couple dead HDD. I also used them to re-prep pads and install these parts. I was quickly able to dial in the temp and air settings to easily remove, clean and install all the parts without lifting or damaging solder pads, although I would bet most of parts I removed are overbaked at this point because of the time I spent heating and reheating them...I am delighted with this purchase. I have found myself taking parts off dead PCB's just for fun (and more practice).

Works great, I usually avoid Asian tools at all costs but I had zero issues so far and it works great.

Works well. I have had the heater for a while now and used it on heat shrink and to disassemble a couple of circuit boards. It heats and cools quickly and is easy to use. No complex menu.

Does what it needs to, works to do just about any job, easy controls and easy to figure out even if you didn’t read the directions

It's not the quality of a WELLER soldering station but your not paying $500 OR MORE either .If your limited to spending less than $100 ( like most of us) you will like this iron .Solid metal case ! Can't speak to how it will hold up over time but then againI don't use this every day either . I would indeed recommend this unit !Temp control knob is well constructed and does not have a cheap feel to it . Same for buttons and switches .Solid construction for the money .The only potential negative is that it takes a very long time to cool off when your done using it .Beware getting burnt thinking its been a while since last use ! Also consider where on your bench you'll put thisas its potentially a fire hazard for at least 5 full minutes after turning off . Unit does come with a decent iron holder that keeps hot surfaces away from your work bench when your not holding in your hand .5 star rating considering the low price .

Excellent hot air tool for soldering. For the price it performs well. I like the three preset buttons for temperature. It’s a good addition to your tools if you work repairing electronic circuit boards

I bought this for the job described, hot air soldering and desoldering. I used a sample PCB and aimed the medium small nozzle directly at a solder junction. The board itself turned brown with scorch marks and warped. No solder melted. Not even the slightest bit.When I held a length of fine solder in front of it, it melted right away. Several experiments with PCBs however showed no sign of any solder melt. The air temperature at the nozzle might have been as advertised but there was zero energy in that heat.In my experience, the Yihua 959D is a terrible product that will not serve any professional in any way whatsoever.