Jerry, Thanks for that advice. I did notice that the tip seemed to be glowing and that the charing is consistent with the tip being hotter than it should (ie always on). I checked the magnetic slug and is may have seized. I also noticed that there was no clicking sound when the problem charring occured. I have a copy of the WTCPT tech sheet and troubleshooting guide. My iron is only 2 months old and hadn't expected it to need repair so soon.
On the WTCPT, how tight should the barrel nut be screwed in? I had been tightening finger tight but I wonder if it is better to back it off a few threads? Regards, Jeff <-----Original Message-----> >From: Jeremiah McCarthy >Sent: 1/11/2006 11:32:11 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: Weller > >Jeff: > >I use the same 700 degree tips and they last for YEARS!!!...I am an Elecraft >builder who has built more than 50 units plus all the side goodies... > >It sounds like the tip is getting too hot...The magnetic plunger up inside the _______________________________________________ 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
