[NikkiA]

> Yihua combined hot air rework station + soldering station.

I personally wouldn't recommend this.

I have one, it cost just short of £100. But I much prefer my T12 based 'KSGER' soldering station that was $30 from banggood and has far better features, plus I don't have to worry about the heating element dying (since with T12 the element is part of the tip).

One day when I need hot air again, I'll probably think hard about finding a stand alone hot air station from banggood or aliexpress. I see they have some for $30.

Since the hot-air has all the critical parts in the hand unit, and the heating and fan often die randomly, having a 2-in-1 is just too much liability.

Btw, I recommend a butane soldering iron as a true 'backup' that doesn't even need a charged powertool battery.