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There are normally three of the same type. They are consumable, you don't need to stock all the different types - just buy the one you need for your current project. Note, these are high power and were commonly used for soldering wires in the point-to-point wiring used in old tube electronics. Do not use this on a Printed circuit board - it will damage any silicon component. Use a a soldering pencil for printed circuit boards.

that is what Google is for

Get an electrically minded neighbour or local shop to have a look. It shouldn't take someone with electrical knowledge long to work it out. If your not sure with electricity, don't try it, electricity is the silent killer.

if under warranty - return it

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You may have a broken wire in the temp sensor in the tip of the iron or near where the iron connects to the base.

Gas (condensation really) may be freezing and constricting flow. Try warming the tip a bit with a hair dryer see if it goes longer.

It's better to get a soldering station instead.

http://ptsunow.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/weller-bp860mp-removing-the-button/ I hope this helps

I am looking at my Weller Portasol P-1k unit right now. They use standard flints. Go to almost ANY store you can think of and they sell lighter fluid and flints (usually sold in a pack of 5). About a buck or two.

eBay is the place to get cheap China soldering irons.I have no idea as to what you're talking about when you ask about a 7 pcs welding tool. Welding and Soldering are two different things.

Any butane will work, but the big name-brands are usually filtered better and less likely to cause problems. The biggest issue is the nozzle -- there are a lot of different sizes. Any Weller butane can will fit perfectly (usually cheapest at the local Sears store), but any can with multiple adapters will also work. If you have an old can that fits, save the nozzle when it's empty. It should fit a different can if you can't find a can that fits the tool.

Yes actually, you need a special paste to do so try to google Aluminum Soldering Paste. I would think though in terms of strength its not going to be that strong nor reliable. Also aluminum is best not to solder unless you have a proper MIG welder. If its a flat surface try rivets.

No! it is for electronic circuitry that it is designed for.

This usually happens when the element and or the temperature sensor within fails replace the element sensor assembly and this should fix it, however also check first that the Triac is OK on the main board inside.