[Lowfer] OT: Soldering Iron

[Ed Phillips]

I've had good luck with stuff rom HK.  Didn't see any replacement tips - 
do they have them?

Ed

JJ wrote:

> Thanks for the recommendations and hints.  Thanks, Todd.  The heat did 
> it with the penetrating oil, vice grips and pump pliers.  I ended up 
> splitting the knurled nut.  A replacement can be bought.  I'll order 
> what I need and get it back in shape.  It's been a handy iron and it's 
> tough.
>
> As it turns out, I did a bunch of surfing today.  I know a whole lot 
> about soldering irons now.  More than I need to know.  I went through 
> this same thing 2 weeks ago with a new toilet for the downstairs 
> bath.  If anyone wants to know what kind of toilet I settled on, we 
> can talk off list :)
>
> I bought a new station anyway.  I found a Hakko 936 Chinese clone.  It 
> was $16.51 plus almost as much shipping.  For 30 bucks, I'll take a 
> chance.  Here's where I got it:
> http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__19240__Soldering_Station_with_Adjustable_Heat_Range_USA_Warehouse_.html 
>
>
> 73,
> Jon WS1K
>
> BTW:  I have a "pre-ban" Eljer toilet for sale or trade (got some 100 
> watt incandescent light bulbs?).  Shhhhh, don't tell the fascists!
>
>
> On 1/16/2013 12:06 PM, ToddRoberts2001 at aol.com wrote:
>
>> 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
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