I use a PTF7 solder tip on my WTCPT and recently found that after about 5 minutes of use, the tip suddenly starts to develop a thick char at the end and makes the solder turn dark. I replaced the tip with a newer one (<5 hours of use) and the same thing happens to that one. I will next try a brand new tip to see if the same thing happens. Either the problem is with the tip or it is with the heater/barrel nut assembly contaminating the tip. Has anyone experienced the same thing? How long should a typical solder tip last? Has anyone found a tip cleaning or storage method that helps prolong tip life?
Thanks. Jeff Fedison in Niskayuna, NY _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
