Weller TC-201P & later irons
 

Comments Apply to the Weller WTCP series of soldering stations:
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Weller / Cooper Tools changed the style and construction of the North
American version of the TCP irons during the 1980's (From the original TCP-1
and TC-201 irons to the new TC-201P). This change corresponded to design
changes to other Weller stations and products (specifically the "EC"
series).

The most significant design change was the replacement of the "wired-in"
heater (TC-208) used in the TCP-1 and TC-201 irons with
a new plug-in heater (EC-234) first introduced with the TC-201P iron.

The replacement of a failed heater - was made simpler and allowed for a
standardization of this heater with the heater used
with the company's EC1201A soldering iron.

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.

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.

Greg
w9gb

BTW, regarding an earlier comment on repairing Weller WTCP series iron --
these AMP connectors were first made at AMP's Harrisburg, PA facility.
That is about as close to a nuclear plant as this procedure will get.