How To Replace A Soldering Iron Tip

The solder melts and should stick at the tip.

How to replace a soldering iron tip. Our battery supplier obsoleted this item on us so unfortunately we have to pass on that obsoletion. Switch off iron and allow to cool Slide bit retaining spring forward until it is clear of the slot in the bit. I picked up a butane torch with a soldering tip Ill likely soon get either one of the weller or bernzomatic butane irons.

The heating element inside a soldering iron heats up the metal tip so it can melt solder wire. Lastly youll slide the retaining nut over the tip and tip-retaining sleeve and tighten by hand. Now I can remove the tip careful not to touch it using the tool.

I figure I can warm up things with the torch and then solder it with the iron. Depends on your soldering iron. Overtime the tip can become damaged from extensive soldering and will become brittle or melt during the process.

So you will need to replace the current. Options to Replacing the Cordless Soldering Iron Battery. We recommend contacting your local Batteries Plus store as they may have a replacement battery option available.

The best tip tinner is your solder--tips should always be coated with a small amount of solder. Gently touch the soldering iron tip to the specified position of the sensor about 5 seconds Read the test temperature T result from iREWORK software or LCD Screen PS Usually stays in the range of about 3C 5C Due to once the test sensor oxidizes it will become mor difficult to accurately measure the temperature Please replace the sensor after approximately 50 measurements. Heat it up to around 350C and wait.

Its generally pretty easy to remove and replace the tip on most soldering irons. Probably best not to fill all the voids by over-applying - soldering iron temperatures drive out the silicon grease and the oxide filler sets like cement but a thin smear helps stop things sticking fast. Always treat tips as thought they are hot even if you know that it isnt Do not use excessive preassure when soldering you can damage your tip and your project.