12 Sep
2011
12 Sep
'11
4:41 p.m.
On 12/09/11 20:39, Tony Duell wrote:
Since such a solderion station is a major invenstment
(at least for a
hobbyist like me), how easy is it to get spares for them (I don't just
mena replacemetn tips). One thing that attracted me to the Weller TCP was
that all parts were available.
For the Metcal MFR series, you can get tips, handpieces and stands from
Farnell as standard stock items (typically next day delivery).
More unusual parts like identifier rings (plastic clips which fit on
soldering bits to identify them as having been used with lead-free or
SnPb processes) generally have to be ordered from one of the UK
distributors. I haven't tried that yet... (come on guys, I've only had
it a couple of hours!)
Cheers,
--
Phil.
classiccmp at philpem.me.uk
http://www.philpem.me.uk/