On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 22:24:27 GMT "G.Beat"
wrote:

Unfortunately, if a user or technician needs to replace the SW60 magnistat
switch or the line cord - the socket contacts (AMP Audio/Microphone
connector socket contact) needs to be removed from the new black plastic
insulator.

Is this for the female pins in the base? THose pins are the only
consistent source of trouble that I've ever had in over 25 years of
using the WTCP? series of Weller irons. Weller went thru several
generations of WTCP irons where some of those pins were crimped onto
tinned magnet wire. The crimps generally lose good contact within a
year and generate heat in the socket, which melts the connector body.

I LOVE these solder stations, but the very first thing I always do is
take those pins out and solder them.

The specific AMP Extraction tool for this procedure is part number 91136-1.
A "bobby pin" is suggested as an alternative in Weller's SW60 Magnistat
switch instructions.

I think I'll order one of the AMP extractors. I've always had a hard
time getting these apart gracefully. Thanks for the info.

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Jim Adney
Madison, WI 53711 USA
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