How To Clean Weller Soldering Tips

Dedicated tip cleaning mesh is the best thing Ive found for that but the traditional damp sponge works fairly well.

How to clean weller soldering tips. The instructions say to keep the tip clean or solder wont adhere to the hot tip. Using a wet sponge will reduce the heat of the tip. The nickel and chromium protect the shank from corrosion and solder creep.

Apply coating of solder to tip. Repeat the Process 3-4 Times until the Soldering. Wipe the tip of the soldering iron on a damp wet sponge to clean it.

Once the re-tinning product melts around the tip hold it for several seconds and then clean the tip using dry cleaning methods like brass wool or an automatic tip cleaner. First make sure the iron is cool and unplugged. Turn unit off to allow tip to cool.

Weller Soldering Irons Electric Solder Irons Butane Solder Irons Battery Solder Irons Try calling or e-mailing Weller. I agree its new and you shouldnt be having problems like this. Just try to wipe it off after every 4-5 solder joints.

Touch the solder to the tip of the iron and make sure the solder flows evenly around the tip. A few recommendations if you purchase the WLC-100 solder station. Touch the solder wire to the end of the heat tip and allow the solder to color or melt onto the tip.

The Weller fi WLC100 uses the ST series tips. Melt some good quality of solder wire on the Tip. Hold the soldering tip to the lead and contact pointpad until both are brought up to temperature.