I recently purchased this product, but am new to soldering. Can anyone tell me what is the ideal weller tip for soldering components on standard PCBs?
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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.
1936497
The ETA screwdriver tip that comes with it is the best tip for PCB and general soldering tasks. Pointed conical tips are problematic...they don't sit against the component leads and slide which can be troublesome. If you stay with the standard tip that comes with the station, you will be able to do almost any soldering task. I'm using the same tip...I use this soldering station professionally in my daily pro audio electronics operation.
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.
861060
I have found soldering them is the best way. I use them in marine apps with fail proof connections so far.........hope this helps:)
658974
Unplug it from the base. Unscrew the tip retainer and remove it and any tip you might have on it. Holding the handle, unscrew the black plastic ring that has the metal tip retaining threads embedded in it. Once that's off you gently push the cable through the handle exposing all of the solder connections. Now comes the tricky part, you need a functional soldering iron to desolder the old and resolder the new element boards. look it up online ....how to replace heating element in a 9378 solder station.....hope this helps.
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I use a 100/160watt Weller soldering gun for electronic soldering jobs. It handles everything I've soldered, up to 14 guage wire easily.This gun is 200Watts. I suspect it would be like trying to use a blow torch. You might try something in the 30 to 75 watt range. Called both soldering pencils or soldering irons.If you can swing the extra cost, look for a 'soldering station', better models have an adjustable heat range. You can set to heat to exactly the temp you need.
1575399
I think there is a factory recommended "duty cycle" for solder guns. I don't know of any manufacturer who will advise long term heavy usage. It will eventually burn out. They can generate a tremendous amount of dangerous heat internally.
2019797
That sounds like very delicate decorative soldering. I think this tool is mainly for electrical soldering. I would recommend a Weller. You will pay more, but they last and the tips are easy to change. They just screw on and off. This one is held in with screws. When I started to have trouble with the tip for my decorative soldering, I stripped the heads. I couldn't get the tip off. You will need a small tip and you can get various tips for the Weller.
37446
I have used Weller soldering irons for years in the electronic industry. I now do stained glass and I can leave it on all day with no problems - not to worry. It's best to turn it off at night to save the soldering tip. I just bought the second one in the the last 15 years and it gets used most everyday for at least 6hrs. I will not use any other soldering iron for my stained glass other than the Weller 100. It's a good buy
1943276
plug it in press and hold the trigger, dip yur solder in the flux and than simply watch the solder melt when the part to be solder is hot enoughspread the solder by rubbing the tip back and forth watching the solder spread until it is evenly covered... you have done what you need to do and pratic...
1907376
I haven't used it for soldering anything but Cu wire, but I know that his solder is not made for your purpose. Any solder joint, other than pure lead, made with acid flux will corrode with time. Therefore, I wouldn't advise it. Look into materials for brazing metals, which generally requires hotter temperatures than common solders and also requires a torch, I believe.
1080565
I use 150watt soldering iron but I also use a 25watt soldering iron with silver solder.but what are you soldering???
658976
Unplug it from the base. Unscrew the tip retainer and remove it and any tip you might have on it. Holding the handle, unscrew the black plastic ring that has the metal tip retaining threads embedded in it. Once that's off you gently push the cable through the handle exposing all of the solder connections. Now comes the tricky part, you need a functional soldering iron to desolder the old and resolder the new element boards.look it up online ....how to replace heating element in a 9378 solder station.....hope this helps.
1302718
I have not had enough use to say weather the tip will melt. But the tips are easy to replace! I had a much "cheaper" Weller iron and the tip melted all the way down during a project (Radio). 3 each: Weller Soldering Iron (SP23L) This is the one! It is for "light" duty.
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I do not know. I was not exactly happy with the iron, It seemed defective upon arrival and it went back. My father was an Engineer for Plato Products. The largest manufacturer of Soldering tips. They can help. The URL: http://www.newark.com/plato --- Of note, I have Or had until some stole my Weller Soldering Station and all my Plato Tips. Plato Tips worked much better than cheap Generic. Last, I believe these tips are for the Elenco Soldering Station. http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-Electronics-TIPK-1-Soldering-Package/dp/B0002LLW7C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391987504&sr=8-2&keywords=soldering+station+elenco Sold by and shipped by Amazon.
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The only help I can offer is to look on the inside of the label. You have to play detective and find the components on the board. We used to buy a lot if these to teach our engineers how to solder. Also...double check you're soldering as cold joints can cause thirds item not to function properly. There is am initial start up delay, and time requirement between cycles.They are cute, and work well if assembled correctly.
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.
503231
You will have to use their tips. I don't use the soldering part of the unit. I have two Weller soldering stations. I only use the hot air part of the unit for removing surface mount components. It works great for that purpose.
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If the ASIN B00NN6LY4E is an AMAZON 9 in 1 soldering DE-Soldering kit, the answer is NO.These tips are for Hakko and generic knock off. Hakko has a hollow center where the heating element goes inside with a sleeve that goes over the the whole soldering shaft and only the pointed end protrudes. Your soldering tips are solid and held in with screws and go inside the heating element. You use tips like the following on Amazon. However, I don't know if the diameter is correct but I suspect they will work.Hobbico Soldering Iron Tips 60 Watt (3) HCAR0778 If the ASIN B00NN6LY4E is an AMAZON 9 in 1 soldering DE-Soldering kit, the answer is NO.These tips are for Hakko and generic knock off. Hakko has a hollow center where the heating element goes inside with a sleeve that goes over the the whole soldering shaft and only the pointed end protrudes. Your soldering tips are solid and held in with screws and go inside the heating element. You use tips like the following on Amazon. However, I don't know if the diameter is correct but I suspect they will work.Hobbico... » Read More If the ASIN B00NN6LY4E is an AMAZON 9 in 1 soldering DE-Soldering kit, the answer is NO.These tips are for Hakko and generic knock off. Hakko has a hollow center where the heating element goes inside with a sleeve that goes over the the whole soldering shaft and only the pointed end protrudes. Your soldering tips are solid and held in with screws and go inside the heating element. You use tips like the following on Amazon. However, I don't know if the diameter is correct but I suspect they will work.Hobbico Soldering Iron Tips 60 Watt (3) HCAR0778 « Show Less