[Lowfer] OT: Soldering Iron

[ToddRoberts2001 at aol.com]

There is a seller on eBay who has new replacement tips for the
Weller WP25 for $6.95 + Free Shipping, both conical and
screwdriver-type tips. Just look up Weller WP25 on eBay search. 
 
I would think a good pair of pliers should
loosen the collar. Have you tried removing it while the iron is hot?
Sometimes they will come right off easy while hot.
 
73 - Todd WD4NGG
 
In a message dated 1/16/2013 9:48:27 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
jhjesse at verizon.net writes:

Hey everyone,
Sorry for the OT post but what better place to ask  this.
My almost 30 yr old Weller WP25 may need to be replaced.  The  original 
conical tip needs to be replaced.  The knurled locking nut is  seized.  I 
have put some penetrating oil on hoping I can break it  free.  I see that 
Weller does have a replacement heating element but  the price with 
shipping and a new tip nears the cost of a new iron.
If I  need to replace the iron does anyone have any recommendations? I'm 
hedging  to staying with a new WP25.

Thanks,
Jon WS1K