Replacing Adjustable 30W 110V Tip
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Replacing Adjustable 30W 110V Tip
I had to remove the tip from my iron in a hurry and now I can't get the tip to fit back in. Can you explain why this might be? Are there instructions posted for changing this tip?
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Re: Replacing Adjustable 30W 110V Tip
I don't have that particular iron to check, but the tips usually just slide right in. If you post a close-up photo of the iron where the tip should fit, we might be able to spot the problem.
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Re: Replacing Adjustable 30W 110V Tip
Thanks! Here's a picture of the iron, the tip, and the tip holder...
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Re: Replacing Adjustable 30W 110V Tip
What problem are you having? You could post photos if you think it would help. The nut at the bottom of the metal part would release the cover then the tip should slide out and the tip should be able to slide back in in reverse order.
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Re: Replacing Adjustable 30W 110V Tip
The tip fits in the holder, but it doesn't go far enough into the iron for me to screw the holder on.
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Re: Replacing Adjustable 30W 110V Tip
If you slide the tip into the iron first, are you able to screw the holder down over it?
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Re: Replacing Adjustable 30W 110V Tip
I'm glad you asked-- it actually doesn't fit at all. I thought maybe I had somehow bent the iron shaft, but your question made me think that I my just be trying tips from another iron. It looks like the picture of the XY 258 tips, but it may actually be a little thicker.
It does fit perfectly into my low-end Weller. Just recently moved, so the actual tips may be stilled packed away.
It does fit perfectly into my low-end Weller. Just recently moved, so the actual tips may be stilled packed away.
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