[Elecraft] Re: Weller

[John Young]

Jerry
   I had the same problem with a WTCP at work.  We replaced it and the
bad one was recovered before it hit the trash can.
The magnetic switch in the barrel was stuck 'on' and never cycled.  When
all else failed I gave it a good wack on the bench.
That was enough to free the switch.  It's given me good service for 30
years now, with most tips lasting several years.

Warning - do not try this at home without proper training.

John
WA8KNE

jfedison at alum.rpi.edu wrote:

>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-----> 
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>>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
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>Elecraft 
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>>builder who has built more than 50 units plus all the side goodies...
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>>It sounds like the tip is getting too hot...The magnetic plunger up
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>inside the 
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