Can someone tell me what the Hot Spot tip is used for?
756226
The tip of the tool heats up and is shaped to hold a specific size of jewel. When used to pick up a jewel that has adhesive already on the back, it heats the adhesive and provides and easy way to apply the jewel to whatever project you are working on. Hope this answers your question :)
551081
The tip is like the picture here: http://www.tequipment.net/Weller7135N.html?Source=Google&gclid;=CJXioc2m1boCFcw7MgodkVoAgQ
1325229
I use the hot spot only. This is the best thing that has happened for internet since companies stopped billing by the minute! Get the hot spot & enjoy internet at home, or on the go!!!!
2097926
I have no personal experience in using it in this manner. However, in my professional career in working with and routinely finding myself in commercial kitchens, I have seen the older style broader tipped Bernzomatics used for the type of purposes you describe. That doesn't mean it was proper or effective. This one is pretty narrow thus hot to quickly solder plumbing. Happy toasting.
2088817
Should be hot in 15 - 20 seconds. If it takes longer retighten the set screws holding the tip.
706418
It helps to tin the tip. What solder to use depends on the application. Flux is another question that says it depends on the application.
1977381
No, the tip is way to large and the heat too high for that type of work. I would buy a variable heat pencil style soldering iron.
1552585
There is a tip assortment available from SRA soldering products right here on Amazon
2017214
The tip is all metal. It may scratch Teflon over time. I find it works best in a smaller diameter bowl or measuring cup. It does work well.
324448
No, it's not intended for that, because you heat it up to temp FIRST WITH THE CORRECT SIZE TIP, place the hotfix item where you want it attached, then press this over it using the correct size tip that you've already heated and basically melt the underside glue on. Having said that,when it's fully up to temp, you can place it on the hotfix bead and sometimes it will grab on enough for you to place somewher, but usually because of just excess edge glue, but it's also just as likely to fall off the tool and stick somewhere you don't want it.... And they are VERY hard to remove (which is good for its purpose), without damage. If the problem is an awkward surface you're trying to use it on, tell us what the application is and someone may have tips. Best of luck, but there's usually a resourceful person with an answer if they know what you need help with.
8580
Sorry; I can't help you. I bought this to make a repair for a friend's device. The output end was cut off and the adapter was hard wired. I don't remember the color or size of the tip.
617677
The black pad and the wire with the loop in the end are used to tighten/loosen the tips. The tip is held with the black pad (which works like a jar-opening gripper) and the wire is inserted through the hole in the connector on the cord. Applying pressure to the wire torques the tip tight so that it doesn't come loose. The pad and wire are also needed to remove the tip, since if they were properly tightened they cannot be loosened by hand.
49252
your torch tip that you use will have the shutoff/regulator at the end you will be working from
1967106
I just took the info on the product to Radio Shack and they found one for me. You have to get a separate tip but it works great.
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.
259585
The tip is removable. Maybe uses standard tips. Try calling the manufacturer.
1989302
I used one for years, ran it very hot because I like to solder fast, only replaced the tip once.