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Hakko FX-888D - Real vs. Counterfeit - how to spot a fake
Why people recommend it
Linked as a practical warning about counterfeit Hakko FX-888 soldering stations, helping buyers tell a genuine unit from a copy before or after purchase.
Watch for: Worth watching before buying from an unfamiliar seller
In their words
A bit of discoloration is normal, but if the tip getting pitted or eroded then you may have a fake
Bruce Abbott on electronics.stackexchange.com, Dec 2016. CC BY-SA.
