Denny Esterline wrote:

>I just picked up a second hand Weller WTCPT station off e-bay, and I'm
>having some issues with the tip (PTA8). I can't get the very end of it to
>tin (the iron plating may be damaged), and it seems to run a lot hotter
>than the other irons I've used. If I clean it off and tin it, it'll oxidize
>in a matter of seconds. The temperature regulating device appears to be
>working, I can here and feel a very light click every few seconds while
>it's on.
>
>Clearly, I'm looking to buy a new tip (maybe several). I was wondering what
>tips other people prefer, I'm doing mixed assembly - through hole and SMT,
>nothing smaller than SOIC. I was also wondering what temperature tips
>others prefer. I can't verify if this tip is running at the spec'd 800F or
>not, but it sure seems too hot.
>
>

Hi Denny,
Way back when I had a Weller, I used the 700 degree tips.
You'll need a couple of different sizes to do the job properly.
David...

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