[Lowfer] OT: Soldering Iron

[JJ]

Replacement tips can be purchased on Ebay.  The same that fit the Hakko 
936 and other models.  I got an assortment of 10 tips for $9 shipped 
from China.

Jon WS1K

On 1/17/2013 6:17 PM, Ed Phillips wrote:
> 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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