How To Replace Weller Soldering Iron Tip
It may simply be unremovable at this point due to all the crud from oxidation and soldering.
How to replace weller soldering iron tip. Pull it completely off and then pull the tip very slowly not to damage the sensor inside. I will be using the iron to solder resistorscapacitors leds and ICs to veroboardstripboard. To contact the soldering tip.
Spare parts for weller soldering irons. Brand New And Sealed. If this is a new tip be.
The replacement capacitors should be rated for at least 16 volts. This should lead to a clean shiny tip ready for use for more info see this video. Reverse the process still taking care.
The best tip tinner is your solder--tips should always be coated with a small amount of solder. Note the light will come on and the tip should begin to heat immediately. Place the desired tip into the retaining sleeve and slide it back onto the soldering iron heating element.
Insert the new tip and screw down the barrel twisting it slowly as you did when removing it. Narrow the possibilities with our convenient selection guide below and build a solution that works for you. MTG00 7mm bevel tip.
Speaking of Radio Shack their replacement tip for the Weller 8200 is better than the ones sold in hardware stores if you need one. For very fine SMD solder joints you may repeat this. Two terminals on the housing are soldered to.