BEST 102C PROBLEMS

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nmaludy
 
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BEST 102C PROBLEMS

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Hello,

Received a Best 102C with my order #2733928-6895602727.

Tried using it today and had several issues:

First the tip refuses to tin (sign of issues to come). At max heat i wouls have to hold the solder on the tip for several seconds before it would start to bead, then would immediately drip off the tip and not stick.

Second, it never seemed like the iron got hot enough. I would hold the iron on the pad and headee for several seconds to heat it up, then bring in the solder and it wouldn't melt. In fact the solder needed to be held on the tip+pad junction for 15-20 (or more) seconds before the solder would melt. Ended up with several cold joint.

Help is appreciated,
Nick

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Re: BEST 102C PROBLEMS

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Nick, Please contact [email protected] with a link to this thread and they will get you a refund for the soldering iron.

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Re: BEST 102C PROBLEMS

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Franklin,

Done, thank you!

-Nick

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