December 18th 03, 07:08 PM
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Joshua G Senecal wrote:
Hi all,
I have a Weller WTCPS soldering station with a 201U power supply and 201P
iron, using a 700 degree F tip. Last night I powered it up in preparation
for soldering some connectors, and a few minutes later I saw that the tip
and metal shaft of the iron were glowing red-hot.
Any ideas as to what is causing this, and will it be cheap to fix? Are
there any checks I can do to diagnose the problem? Or should I just dump
the thing and buy a new one? I bought the station over 11 years ago, in
practically new condition, at a yard sale for $5, so I got my money out
of it, but if a reliable fix is cheaper than purchasing a new soldering
setup I'd rather go that route.
Thanks!
-Josh, AE6IQ
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Remove the reversed "nospam" in the address.
A bad thermostat is a likely cause.
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7 days!
Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
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