New Hakko FX-888 won't turn on

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New Hakko FX-888 won't turn on

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I got my brand new Hakko FX-888, tried to use it with a step down transformer (220V to 110V) but it won't turn on :( any Idea what is going on?

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Re: New Hakko FX-888 won't turn on

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What is the rating of your transformer? The Hakko requires at least 70 Watts. These are designed for North American 120v/60Hz systems. I don't know how it will perform on 50Hz.

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Re: New Hakko FX-888 won't turn on

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At first I used 20W and then realized it is not enough so I used 120W transformer (outputs 60Hz)

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Re: New Hakko FX-888 won't turn on

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I used 120W transformer (outputs 60Hz)
What is the input frequency? What country are you in?

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Re: New Hakko FX-888 won't turn on

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Israel,
transformer in: 220V @50Hz
transformer out: 110V

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Re: New Hakko FX-888 won't turn on

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A transformer changes the voltage, but not the frequency, so 50 Hz in is 50 Hz out. This model is specified for North American mains power. let me check if operation on a transformer is supported.

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Re: New Hakko FX-888 won't turn on

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This operation isn't supported. If you contact [email protected] we can arrange a return.

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