Plusivo Soldering Kit for Electronics (US Plug)

Was skeptical at the low price and the loads of little stuff that comes in the bag but was pleasantly surprised. It is a good quality product that gets you started on your hobby or task. I have used it to solder about 40 connections now and it has worked flawlessly (I am an amateur). Have used the forceps, tips, solder sucking thing, wick and heat shrink, they all work. Great starters kit to see if you are going to stick with this hobby or if it is a one time soldering job! Also, the bag is super useful to keep everything together.

This was a very inexpensive kit that I got to replace my late 80’s 40W soldering iron. Right away I used something more solid for the base of the stand and the sponge was replaced with brass. Adjustable temperature is a bonus but pay attention to the setting if you touch the dial when you pick it up. I still haven’t had need for the desoldering pump or tweezers, but the desoldering braid and particularly the hook-up wire were nice to have. That practice PCB got used right away. I already had heatshrink tubing but still found uses for the short bit of the larger diameters. My favo(u)rite bonus part of the kit was the two miniature screwdrivers. I held onto my last soldering iron for over 35 years… If I ever justify upgrading from this one, I’ll probably still hang onto it. If you're a serious hobbyist maybe consider something more dedicated and less starter kit. If your just starting out. or finally retiring your old iron (and ways) get a flux pen too (but that will cost about half of what this kit does).