Hakko Nozzles vs 3rd party?

[TheBorg]

I bought a Hakko rework station a few days ago and am looking to get some tips for it. Nothing special at the moment, but I am seeing a lot of cheap nozzles on eBay where Hakko's nozzles can run from $20 to 300 dollars! Would I see much of a difference between hakko and 3rd party?

[quarros]

...where Hakko's nozzles can run from $20 to 300 dollars!...

I think you meant max 30 USD 
Anyways yeah Hakko tips are expensive but worth it. Once I tried a 3 party replacement tip with my 888 but the results where very unsatisfactory. It worked. But the solder did not flow on it so easily, and sometimes it did not stick to it as good as with the original, and it required much more constant maintenance (meaning: you had to be very thorough in cleaning it when turning the iron off, otherwise at the next start was troublesome). Can't really comment on longevity tough as I gave up on it after a few week's

[staxquad]

...where Hakko's nozzles can run from $20 to 300 dollars!...

I think you meant max 30 USD 
Anyways yeah Hakko tips are expensive but worth it. Once I tried a 3 party replacement tip with my 888 but the results where very unsatisfactory. It worked. But the solder did not flow on it so easily, and sometimes it did not stick to it as good as with the original, and it required much more constant maintenance (meaning: you had to be very thorough in cleaning it when turning the iron off, otherwise at the next start was troublesome). Can't really comment on longevity tough as I gave up on it after a few week's

hot air

[TheBorg]

hot air

Thanks, yes, these are hot air nozzles. Apparently I have a thing where I'm not very clear when writing on forums 

[quarros]

hot air

Sorry. Apparently misread.   

Thanks, yes, these are hot air nozzles. Apparently I have a thing where I'm not very clear when writing on forums 

My fault... Nozzle not Tip 

[ErikTheNorwegian]

I got these one just a week ago, very good.. and cheap... lots of money saved. Did fitt my BlackJack Solderwerks BK6000 (Aoye OEM ?)perfect..     The heads/plates have a mounting "tube" where they are attaced with a screw, simple- but it Works ok.

9 blowheads for 12 USDollar..


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Air-Gun-Soldering-Rework-Station-Nozzles-1-Set-Hakko-Aoyue-Atten-ZK105-/261303931969

Nozzles are compatible with Hakko, Kada, ATTEN and Xytronic, Aoyue 906, 968, 850, 6028, and many other systems
Direct replacement for Hakko Hot Air Rework Nozzles

All nozzles fit to  850/850A+ SMD Hot Air Rework Station.

Package :
9 blow head Sizes :
11.5 x 11.5mm
10 x 10mm
11 x 9mm
9 x 9mm
8.5 x 8.5mm
8.5 x 5.5mm
9.9 x 9.9mm
7.7 x 11.3mm
7 x 7mm
1 mounting (Inside Fitting diameter of 22mm.)

[Shock]

Yes they are cheap on eBay there is about 6 different clone nozzle packs from various sellers $1-2 each is the going rate in bulk.
I recommend you get a list from Hakko and go completely through eBay as what one guy sells for $100 another sells for $10.