In the previous episode, I asked about the size of the O-ring for my Soldapullt DS017 (right). In that post, I guessed correctly the EAE Sales would have the part. I wrote:
I know it’s kind of a pain to sell such small parts, but do you carry the O-ring and replacement tip for the DS017 Soldapullt?
Bruce, of EAE, replied:
It is not a pain to sell small parts, I do it all the time. Yes, I have the parts for the ESDYN DS017. I will have to go find the case with the parts in my trailer. I will get back with you, hopefully soon. Meanwhile, why don’t you send me your mailing address so I’ll have it when I find the parts.
I sent him my mailing address, and he shot back:
I have your parts ready to mail tomorrow. Attached is a copy of the invoice in the padded envelope with the parts. You can send me a check after you receive your order (my preference) or we can do PayPal if you prefer. Your USPS tracking number will be: xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xx.
How’s that for service? I put my check in the mail the next day, and yesterday, I got the parts. Thanks, Bruce!
Before I replaced the O-ring, I cleaned out all the solder dust inside the tube. Now, my DS017 is good for another 30 years!
By the way, I probably didn’t even need to replace the O-ring. It wasn’t cracked at all and seemed as supple as the new O-ring. I probably could have gotten away with just giving everything a good cleaning.
Dave New, N8SBE says
Bruce at EAE is a fantastic guy to work with.
At the Hamvention(r) in 2019, I was looking for a small, portable soldering station to use at the FDIM (Four Days in May) buildathon put on by QRP ARCI (QRP Amateur Radio Club International), which runs concurrently with Hamvention. Bruce had a nice EDSYN refurbed station at this flea market booth, and insisted that I try it at the buildathon that evening, so I could decide if I wanted to keep it and pay for it. I was very impressed with the usefulness of the EDSYN system, versus the cheap little so-called ‘temperature controlled’ soldering iron I had bought from a different vendor for about $25. I came back the next day, and paid for the EDSYN and picked up some extra tips.
Over the years, I’ve made a point of purchasing all my soldering equipment and supplies from Bruce at EAE.
Dave New, N8SBE says
The EDSYN 951SXe was the soldering station I bought. It’s fairly compact, so easy to bag around to building sessions, but is built solidly, and controls the tip temperature very well.
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