This video shows a problem I have with soldering iron handle from KSGER. You can buy their stations and handles on Aliexpress. I made the video after I was using the iron for a bit of time, that's why the handle is a bit dirty. But the illustrated behaviour is exactly how it was when I unpacked the item for the first time.

The problem: station show an error when you insert the tip. No matter how hard you press it in, no matter what you do, it doesn't work.

The fix is to unscrew the inner part a bit and leave a gap. Then you can feel how the tip snaps in and you iron starts working. It's apparent, that the handle is not well made.

But apart from the issue, you can see on the video, I like the iron. But this was not a kit and it's not the cheapest T12 clone either. I would expect a working product when unpacked.

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