[Elecraft] Re: Weller

[jfedison at alum.rpi.edu]

Jerry,
Thanks for that advice. I did notice that the tip seemed to be glowing
and that the charing is consistent with the tip being hotter than it
should (ie always on). I checked the magnetic slug and is may have
seized. I also noticed that there was no clicking sound when the problem
charring occured. I have a copy of the WTCPT tech sheet and
troubleshooting guide. My iron is only 2 months old and hadn't expected
it to need repair so soon.

On the WTCPT, how tight should the barrel nut be screwed in? I had been
tightening finger tight but I wonder if it is better to back it off a
few threads?

Regards,
Jeff


<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Jeremiah McCarthy
>Sent: 1/11/2006 11:32:11 AM
>To: jfedison at alum.rpi.edu
>Subject: Re: Weller
>
>Jeff:
> 
>I use the same 700 degree tips and they last for YEARS!!!...I am an
Elecraft 
>builder who has built more than 50 units plus all the side goodies...
> 
>It sounds like the tip is getting too hot...The magnetic plunger up
inside the