CHF22.45
Basetech ZD-99 Analogue soldering station 58 W
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Dear Digitec
It is forbidden in Switzerland to deliver devices with a Schuko plug. This has now been the case several times with my orders. The transition plugs from DE to CH are also not allowed.
"Legally it is clear: electrical appliances sold in Switzerland must have a plug of the Swiss standard SEV 1011. This makes sense, because it is the only way to plug in and use the devices in Switzerland. However, it is also a safety requirement, as the Swiss Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations (Esti) regularly warns. Peter Fluri is responsible for market surveillance at Esti: "We complain about around 20 devices a year in Switzerland, and a great many products can be affected per case."
Importers must ensure that goods intended for sale in Switzerland are assembled with Swiss plugs. However, this is not worthwhile for small quantities. Sellers often make do by supplying an adapter for the Swiss mains connection.
The law accommodates them to the extent that so-called fix adapters are permitted. Once plugged onto the foreign plug, they can no longer be removed. However, this is a much worse solution, says Peter Fluri of the Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations: "If the protection class or current strength do not match, there are sources of danger. We accept this solution, but it is not a good solution."
Travel adapters are also banned
Anyone who buys an electrical appliance abroad without a Swiss plug is responsible for ensuring that a Swiss plug is fitted professionally or that a fixed adapter is used. This is often done with inexpensive intermediate plugs, so-called travel adapters. Dealers also offer such devices. However, all pieces that can be plugged in and unplugged several times are prohibited as a fixed bridging device.
Source: SRF Kassensturz-Espresso from 27.05.2015Contra
- Schuko plug fix motiert can not be replaced
- Device not approved in Switzerland
Anticipation for nothing!
I didn't want to assemble a rocket! But with a soldering tip that is too cool, no matter how hot you make the plunger, the solder only becomes liquid with the sides of the plunger. EITHER I am simply incompetent, the part is defective or it has to be like this 🤣 - I won't open an office because of the price and keep the soldering iron, but I will definitely not recommend it to anyone or even feel "joy" soldering with this part 😏...
Pro
- Compact
- Good value
Contra
- Cold soldering tip
- Thus little precision
Good price, bad product
Should have listened to the other reviews, soldering tip is litteral garbage, wasted money. Do yourself a favor and spend zhose extra 20.- for a soldering station you can actually use.
Pro
- Cheap
- Easy to use
Contra
- Broke after first use
Good product, must not be missing in any workshop
Not so good!
Pro
- Simple, precise temperature control
- Inexpensive
Contra
- The support doesn't hold even if you push like a hammer
- Almost impossible to find spare parts
- Cables too short and too stiff
6 out of 18 reviews
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