My favorite iron is also a WTCP but it is probably older than some of the folks on this reflector. The only way to change its temperature is to replace the tip. I have four different tips but they are all set for 700 degress. They are different only in their shape and size. I only use my Hakko 936 when I am working with surface mount devices. I will be using the WTCP next week when the K2 I ordered this morning arrives. I just can't be without a K2.
John [K7SVV] On 4/15/06, Jeremiah McCarthy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Once again I read about having to change the tip in the Weller WTCP > soldering station in order to change the temperature...This is just not so > and makes me wonder if I am listening to someone who has never used the > Weller...I have both the Weller WTCP and the Hakko 936 and the Weller wins, > hands down...In my working days, over 40 years of soldering, I used Wellers, > Paces, Edsyns, you name it, the Weller WTCP is my first choice...And, it is > MADE IN THE USA!!!... > > The temperature controlling element in the Weller is the tip..If the tip > is not hot enough, the heater will come on and STAY on until it is hot > enough...The Hakko's temperature is controlled by a thermostat that is > mounted on the heater up inside the handle...It is controlling the > temperature of the heater, not the tip, and is at the top of the heater, as > far away from the tip as you can get...I have had instances with my Hakko > where the solder wire welded itself to the tip and would not come loose > until the tip heated more, yet the idiot light on the control unit was > flashing merrily on and off, indicating it was hot enough... > > I use a PTB7 tip in the Weller for 99% of my work, including soldering the > ground pins on the BNC connectors in the KX1 and the binocular cores in the > KPA100...I have been using the same tip for years and it never > discolors...The only time I have ever had to change a tip is when working > room was the problem...We would have to change the tip in any iron under > those circumstances, wouldn't we?... > > My Hakko 936 is for sale...It has been used once, is effectively new, is > still in original wraps in the original box, and comes with 2 extra tips and > a brass-wool tip cleaner, and I will guarantee it...The first $65 dollar > check takes it... > > Jerry, wa2dkg > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- John [K7SVV]
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