Didn't see the plastic tip cover and accidentally melted it to the tip right out the box. I cleaned it off and it tinned ok. Did I ruin the tip?
1599866
There should be no problem. Just make sure you cleaned all the plastic off the tip and it will work just fine. You just don't want to get melted plastic in your solder joints! So clean it all off.
1599867
I did the same thing don't feel bad. Mine has been fine after I cleaned it off.
1785863
Robert, are you talking about the area that is silver (the sharpened area)? Because I looked at mine closely just now and what I didn't notice when I first got it was that on mine the silver part seems to have a clear coating on it. I'm not sure of what, but it seems like tiny bubbles or debris in the clear coating. The black metal part of mine has one or two tiny pits but thats about it. Maybe contact the seller and swap it out?
431596
I just sprayed mine with water then rubbed it dn with my credit card hope this helps mine turned out great
658975
Im sure you must be Jim from the Budgetlight forum......... I was going to tell you that you need another soldering gun to replace your broken one. I see you got it fixed....If you would have called the company they may have sent you out a brand new pen itself. FYI in case your element goes out prematurely.
324024
I broke up the wax and put it in the container and plugged it in on high. I had no instructions either that I can recall. I was perplexed by the oval plastic piece and someone told me it goes on the bottom under the wax. I didn't use the gloves at all. Once melted the first time it seems to melt much quicker. I suppose I will drop the plastic in when I melt it again.
1700475
the TIP is always the issue, the pen itself is just the base. If you look closely the base it is just a flat disk but this depends on flat contact. It you use a protector sheet ant it is scratched, dirty or just allot of build up it will case issues. I have even noticed a lot of oil from my skin can cause issues.The other issue could be your system and the app. You could test this though by using some other tip or your finger. If hat works then again it could be the screen capacitance is just giving out.
795977
Mine partially melted as well, but was still useable. I looked for the replacement wire, and could not find. Just had to work with what was left, and some electrical tape.
259585
The tip is removable. Maybe uses standard tips. Try calling the manufacturer.
219940
Yeah I think there might have been some plastic cap thing when I got it, but I tossed it, the tip retracts into the pen body, so there is no real exposure.
844864
My wife is using it for weeks and has no problem at all. Easy to handle and no overheating. If you are having troubles with the tip, it could be the temperature control set too high or quality control failed. Good luck.
1356346
I gently dry the tip with a paper towel and replace the black cap. If it will be longer than a couple of weeks, go ahead and take the batteries out.
1615375
I scraped it off with my nail! Or try mineral oil maybe? I don't know I just bought the stuff.
8340
yes, I checked. there is plastic in the spout, but so far there has been no melting, or visible change in the spout. does that answer your question? and I'm curious-why is this an issue? Are you concerned re: melting?
1555121
mines were melted as well. I just pulled a small amount off and still eat it. Some you can pull a part with no problem. I am thinking, keep in refrig during the summer time.
1073197
I agree with the advice that Sharon offered. If its just the plastic cover, use it without it. If for some reason youcan not, buy a new one. New is more fun. Good luck Gerry
2132951
There was a red tag inclosed with mine. However, it appears to give just general "care tips". Says to dust regularly with a lightly moistened cloth sprayed with a fine furniture polish. I just set mine up last week and just have wiped with a damp cloth for now. I would say to be on the safe side go to their website www.coasterfurniture.com and possibly contact them.
1963094
Just push the cap onto the tip. That's it. Are you sure you didn't break the tip?