Weller Welding Tools - Page 6 - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals

Hi, I'm not sure the tip is defective. Check that the tip is screwed in tight. If it is not good and tight the tip will not get a good heat transfer from the solder wand. Hope this helps. If the wand will heat then the tip should.

HERE their is a collar that slips over the tip holder theirs screws that go through the holes on the tips that secure the melting tip hope this helps

Clean the end of the tip with a smooth file down to bear metal heat it up and retin the end with fresh solder. Are you using multicore solder with resin flux ? some old solder does not have any flux in it.

Hello, replace the fan. GB...stewbison

You need to open the gun case and check the connections to the bulb sockets inside. I have several of these guns and the only problem has been the occasional need to re-tighten the tip screws to break through the oxidized copper adjacent the screws. Good luck!

The tip screws are a drilled bolt for this unit. There isn't room to tap the barrel holes out further if the threads are bad. You used to be able to buy tips that were pre-loaded with the proper clamp bolts. Good luck!

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GB...stewbison

Radio Shack for the new tip.

Here for parts and manual.
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/weller/index.cfm?search_criteria=1

Sears Hardware carries Weller and and has tips for the 8200 Weller Soldering Gun, I just swa them yesterday at Sears Hardware.

Turn it on long enough to melt solder, then switch off for a short time. Repeat this process as you solder to avoid oxidizing the tip and solder, yet keeping the solder fluid. If it starts to poorly heat the tips, tighten the tip nuts somewhat to break the oxidation that occurs on the bare copper. Hope this helps!

that takes a common 6volt screw in type bulb you can buy at most radio shacks or parts stores

Make sure the tip is tightened fully, use a 5/16 wrench to snug it down.

Hello, go here: www.e-sonic.com/aboutus/cat/S/soldering%206.pdf GB...stewbison

the transformer screws may be loose, or the plates may have delaminated in the transformer. as long as it is working it should be ok. try tightening all the screws you can get to, see if the noise quits.

The body contains a transformer, which steps your 120AC down to a lower voltage. The lower voltage runs THROUGH the tip, heating it up. Possibility ONE: Transformer is no good, throw it away. TWO: Not enough current is running through tip, because tip is corroded OR those mounting nuts are corroded, loose, OR somebody put new tip into nuts but neglected to bend both legs of new tip 90 degrees. Look at the barrels, you will see little holes in the sides, tip's legs go into those holes.

You can download the manual from here: http://www.weller-toolsus.com/MagentoShare/media/mannuals/WES51_OI_PL.pdf

You can replace the battery with other new batteries, that way, you can tell whether it is the rechargeable batteries or the iron that are faulty.

It probably isn't; the tightness of the nuts is critical since any resistance at that point will reduce the current flow and cause the tip to heat slowly or not at all. The element will also oxidize at its connection point too which also causes a loss of current over time.

I cannot see by the picture if you have one or two light bulb model, but if you have the 2 bulb, then you must know that these bulbs are in series so they both must be good and they have to be 1,5 volt bulbs each or you will get a very dull light. If it is a single bulb, then you need to check the screw-in socket and check the bulb with an ohm meter or continuity tester. iF ALL TESTS OK, THEN THE PROBLEM IS INTERNAL AND YOU WILL HAVE TO OPEN THE GUN OR JUST FORGET IT. GOODLUCK, MACGIVOR.

Try tightening the screws that hold the copper element, light corrsion can develop and make a resistance.