Hello is it mandatory to tin the tip before first use ? what is the recommanded solder tin ?
2060697
To answer your question directly, it is not madatory but it does help. Tinning the tip(s) only takes a small amount of solder and helps the solder heat and flow easier. Just allow the iron to get hot, apply a bit of solder and then wipe clean. Use a rosin core solder with a thickness appropriate for the job. On circuit boards use a thin diameter (.093 or smaller) and then larger as the wire diameter increases. Hope this helps, I was a NASA certified solderer 40+ years ago when I worked in the R&D Lab on the Apollo program.
1552581
Not many soldering stations come with an assortment of tips, at least not ones at this price point. The tip included works quite well. But yes if you want more than one you will have to purchase them separately.
1581055
Not sure exactly what all the materials are, but they are layered. I think they're a steel alloy around an iron core. My tips came pre-tinned, so I've had no problems. With other makers tips I've had good luck using a acid rosin to get the initial coat to take.
1736615
60/40 Tin/Lead is about an 1/8th in diameter, but why would you need to know this? because you melt the solder and it will fill in the area you need, if the space is very large re-cut the glass or put masking tape on the back side while you fill in the space, remove tape and solder the other side. Hope this helps.
551084
I believe that you want the standard soldering tip which is the first one on the picture on the case.
1339416
No, soldering would not be required. Although I received mine and it did not work so I returned it, got one without a chip and soldered myself.
573348
It would have more than enough heat for that. It will be a matter of trial and error to get the heat right. If new to soldering, before you ever power it on watch some youtube videos on tinning the tip and proper iron care. Also toss the sponge and order a hako brass mesh cleaner. Great iron though.
1936496
I would recommend a pointed tip for soldering on a PCB, I have the same soldering station and the ET tip series are the compatible tips.http://www.all-spec.com/search?keywords=et+series+style&brand=Weller&x=25&i=1&f=f this link will give you the info on the different available tips, You just need to match the tip for the size of application that you intend to use it for to get the proper amount of heat transfer.
736996
I ordered this a could months back...it does not come with a tip, so you need to order the size you want separately. I ordered two tips, Hakko T15-D12 - T15 Series Soldering Tip - Chisel - 1.2 mm x 10 mm, and the Hakko T15-ILS - T15 Series Soldering Tip - Conical - Slim - R0.1 x 13.5 mm The slim one is almost needle like and great for soldering very small pc boards. This iron is GREAT!!! it heats up SOOOOO fast and thanks to the "sleep" mode it doesn't burn the tip. Cleaning is simple, and switching out the tips is great! Can't say enough good things about it. But yes with quite a selection of tips again you do have to order the tip separately. I ordered this a could months back...it does not come with a tip, so you need to order the size you want separately. I ordered two tips, Hakko T15-D12 - T15 Series Soldering Tip - Chisel - 1.2 mm x 10 mm, and the Hakko T15-ILS - T15 Series Soldering Tip - Conical - Slim - R0.1 x 13.5 mm The slim one is almost needle like and great for soldering very small pc boards. This iron is GREAT!!! it heats up SOOOOO fast and thanks to the "sleep" mode it doesn't burn the tip. Cleaning is simple, and switching out the tips is great! Can't say enough good things about it. But yes with quite a... » Read More I ordered this a could months back...it does not come with a tip, so you need to order the size you want separately. I ordered two tips, Hakko T15-D12 - T15 Series Soldering Tip - Chisel - 1.2 mm x 10 mm, and the Hakko T15-ILS - T15 Series Soldering Tip - Conical - Slim - R0.1 x 13.5 mm The slim one is almost needle like and great for soldering very small pc boards. This iron is GREAT!!! it heats up SOOOOO fast and thanks to the "sleep" mode it doesn't burn the tip. Cleaning is simple, and switching out the tips is great! Can't say enough good things about it. But yes with quite a selection of tips again you do have to order the tip separately. « Show Less
1936498
I would recommend a pointed tip for soldering on a PCB, I have the same soldering station and the ET tip series are the compatible tips.http://www.all-spec.com/search?keywords=et+series+style&brand;=Weller&x;=25&i;=1&f;=fthis link will give you the info on the different available tips, You just need to match the tip for the size of application that you intend to use it for to get the proper amount of heat transfer.
1477214
This one is better for different types of solder. You can change the temperature, it's fast to heat and it stays at the temp you use last. Just don't forget about the other tips. They're about $15 for a genuine set. I use this brand to fix desktop towers.
743204
Is your tip fully connected? Is there any solder on the tip? Have you turned up the temp and soldered a joint? Is your heat gun accurate? Does the light blink or stay lite?
439280
4o Watt is usually what is used. It will get the solder melted and stuck quickly. The faster you can stick it down the better off you are. These is less danger of breakage.
1054808
do not use acid core solder on this... i also need a tip... any ideas? amazon says out of stock...
259585
The tip is removable. Maybe uses standard tips. Try calling the manufacturer.
1989302
I used one for years, ran it very hot because I like to solder fast, only replaced the tip once.
796307
Just pulled mine out of the shipping box, only to find out the tip is HUGE for any SMD work. More of a general tip, and even for that it is not small. If I end up keeping it I need to buy smaller tip right away.