[Boatanchors] Weller Iron Frustrations

[Jim Wilhite]

I have a Weller 8200N that I have had since 79 and the tip nuts are the same 
ones that came with the original tip.  I looked on Amazon last night and 
there are several places to buy tips, guns and complete kits.

The prices didn't seem to out of line either for the guns.  To keep the tips 
from burning too quickly I use rosin flux.  I have a small container about 
the size of a smokeless tobacco tin that came from RS.  When the tip needs 
to be cleaned I pull the trigger and dip the tip in the flux.

Another problem may be the solder used.  Some of it will eat a tip up 
quickly especially if you pull the trigger and hold it for a long time.

Jim
W5JO

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>     You can also clean the contact area of both tip and clamp with a 
> little file or crocus cloth.  I think once you get a good contact it has 
> less chance of oxidizing.
>