How To Replace Soldering Iron Tip Weller
Tip the soldering iron downward and the loose tip should now fall out.
How to replace soldering iron tip weller. PAGE 3 Second column fourth listing under individual handpiece repair pricing. Two terminals on the housing are soldered to leads from the 5 conductor cord two wires to sensor two to heater ground. Always treat tips as thought they are hot even if you know that it isnt Do not use excessive preassure when soldering you can damage your tip and your project.
Speaking of Radio Shack their replacement tip for the Weller 8200 is better than the ones sold in hardware stores if you need one. Both geometric shape and size. As soft as possible.
For very fine SMD solder joints you may repeat this. You are now all done that is it. Compatible with Weller SP80NUS WLC200SPG80 series soldering iron.
Pull it completely off and then pull the tip very slowly not to damage the sensor inside. So dont be afraid to try to fix your own Weller soldering gun or to buy a used one off Ebay or look for one at an estate sale. Wip off old solder put on new solder wipe off solder put on new solder.
I agree its new and you shouldnt be having problems like this. Just get a replacement unless the manufacturer was devlish and customed the thread. The solder melts and should stick at the tip.
Unplug the soldering iron and allow it to cool completely. I see at least one Weller soldering gun at an estate sale every weekend I go out. Put in the new soldering tip and put the screw back in by turning it clockwise with the screwdriver.