The tip of this has solder on it fresh out of the box. Are new irons shipped this way? I think I will return it.
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Hello, Thank you for your message. Sometimes the new irons are shipped directly from Quality Control, and a bit of solder remains on the tip after being tested. The units that we ship are brand new from the manufacturer. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Regards, Customer Service
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Just pulled mine out of the shipping box, only to find out the tip is HUGE for any SMD work. More of a general tip, and even for that it is not small. If I end up keeping it I need to buy smaller tip right away.
1286433
It comes with a small amount of lead free solder. See the picture of the iron, the solder is the coiled up in the middle.
1438808
May be it had some kind of defect or a bump during shipping. No problem at with mine.
1054808
do not use acid core solder on this... i also need a tip... any ideas? amazon says out of stock...
1726008
Hi Lakisha. This iron was purchased brand new. It is well made by German company and seems to be working for great for us. I would think if it was refurbished they would have some kind of warrantry. Thank you and good luck.
2266563
The feet did not raise up on the first iron I ordered. I called the vendor and had them replace it. The feet "stick" on my second iron every once in awhile. Then again, I use a lot of starch, not to mention I use it everyday in my business. When the feet do stick, I turn it completely off and unplug it for 5-10 minutes. This seems to do the trick. After trying this and the feet still do not raise I would suggest calling the vendor and asking for a replacement.
1755599
The ends of the batteries with the single metal strip show be the postive. Just make sure that end is pointed towards the head of the razor.Charge the razor and it's like new.
132743
yes i use my weller to solder wire i just bought a smaller tip for the iron.
557853
Well, yes. Actually, you have to "tin" the tip of the soldering iron and constantly keep the tip clean by occasionally wiping with a damp rag or sponge and re-tinning as needed (it takes practice!). Also, with this iron you have to make sure that the tip is screwed into the iron tightly. As to the iron turning blue-ish, that's natural. Take a look at the chromed exhaust pipes on a motorcycle - they turn blue where they're the hottest - near the engine's exhaust
2011981
It looks like they used some corrosive flux when soldering the ends. There was only white powder where the solder should be. I supposes the cable could be cut back and new ends put on. It appeared to be good quality cable.
707906
No not as shown in the picture. It was a cutout of a zinc sheet to hold/rest the Soldering Iron. A photo of it is ready with me. Can send it to you if Email ID is given to me. All the Best.
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The one I received was brand new in packaging. Make sure you purchase a "new" one and not a "used" one.
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No, it is not normal. Return it to vendor and let Amazon know it is defective and could cause harm. Your return shipment fee could be waived since return is not your fault.
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Thank you so much for the response.The saw is new, I purchased it on the 8th. Over all I am very pleased with the purchase and thanks to you guys the problem is corrected.Thank you again.
1387461
I'm with Dan Frolich. Both Amazon and eBay have various tips for sale. Use the part number from the iron to help match up the appropriate tips.
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Mine came packaged new. If yours was not packed, something is wrong and you should complain to the seller; unless you purchased one used.