Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 05 18:41:32 EDT 2019 | kylehunter
What specific novastar oven models? And what years were they?
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 05 18:31:22 EDT 2019 | ttheis
I would really suggest staying away from novastar on their ovens- we had a really bad experience with two of their ovens being unable to maintain temperature properly. We ended up buying a used BTU VIP70 and it has been working out great. A Heller 18
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 09 15:58:27 EDT 2019 | ttheis
We had a gf12 and a 1200. I'm not sure what year they were. Sold them and got an oven with some horsepower. Our Novastar 8" wave solder machine still works well and is the reason we tried their ovens, but they just did't work out well for us.
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 26 07:42:32 EDT 2019 | kylehunter
Hello all, My company specializes in pcb design and subsequent prototype assembly. With that core of business, we will assemble up to 10 boards a week. We currently hand solder and use a reflow hotplate for these boards. We have been getting reques
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 10 22:15:58 EDT 2019 | kylehunter
So after listening to many people's options and thoughts, I have decided against novastar. There is a reseller near my office that offers full support, training, and service on used equipment. They also fully refurbish all equipment beforehand. I no
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 26 13:30:35 EDT 2006 | pfifla1
i have a working 4zone novastar 1800 i can sell for $5500. wont get hot enough for lead free but will get you through till you get around to buy a high temp oven.
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 01 12:01:44 EST 2005 | Mike
Any end users of Novastar reflow ovens? Would appreciate input on the good, the bad, the ugly.Thanks.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 16 10:34:19 EDT 2008 | kevslatvin
I would think you could contact Novastar as they are still around. We used to have an APS P&P machine(which is part of Novastar)and now have a Novastar reflow oven. Thay have always been good to work with for tech support/parts. Their website is here
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 09 10:02:46 EST 2012 | stiva
I have accuired a Novastar 1800A Reflow Oven, But no Documentation. I am trying to alter the profile of the machine, but cannot access the setup menu. The screen says enter the security code to continue. Does anyone know what the security code is for
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 10 11:53:31 EST 2004 | Kratzman
Any one have anything to say about experiences with Novastar technologies? We are considering their reflow and wave machines. I am particulary wrried about support, they are a very small company.
