Mine gets heated in about the same amount of time....thats what I love about it. David Van Horn wrote:> I have a Metcal MX-500 that seems to be slower warming up and heating up > after cleaning the tips with water and a sponge. It doesn't seem to be > soldering as well; not getting the tip hot enough. But give it enough time > (10-15 seconds) it warms up adequately enough to melt solder. My SP200s get there on the count of three. Sounds like something's wrong allright. Low output from the base would be my guess. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist