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Your soldering iron works by heating the element that transfers heat to the tip. A defective heating element doesn’t allow the\u00a0soldering iron<\/a>\u00a0to function properly and must be replaced in order to correct the malfunction, thus returning the soldering iron to its ordinary functional state. You\u2019ll need a replacement heating element and some tools including wire cutters, a spanner wrench, and needle-nose pliers. Let\u2019s take a look at the process of replacing the heating element of your soldering iron.<\/p>\n

First you\u2019ll unscrew the handle from your soldering iron by hand and pull the handle from the soldering iron. Then unwind the protective tape around the soldering iron assembly. Keep the tape for later use. After removing the protective tape you\u2019ll see two connectors; twist the connectors\u2019 ends and separate the the two wires from the connectors. You won\u2019t need tools for any part of this process.<\/p>\n

Next you\u2019ll clip off the pair of metal lugs beside the connectors with your wire cutters. Trash the metal lugs. There is a nut at the end of your soldering iron assembly that you\u2019ll turn counterclockwise with your spanner wrench. Finish unscrewing the nut by hand and then unscrew the ring on the end of your soldering iron.<\/p>\n

Use the jaws of your needle-nose pliers<\/a> to clamp the heating element within the end of your\u00a0soldering iron. Now you\u2019ll be able to pull the heating element from the soldering iron with your needle-nose pliers. Go ahead and trash the old heating element.<\/p>\n

Insert your new heating element with the wire end first into the soldering iron assembly. Then screw the ring back on. Use your fingers to separate the two leads of your replacement heating element. Tighten the nut by hand and finish tightening the nut with the spanner wrench. Don\u2019t overtighten the nut: your soldering iron naturally expands and contracts during use.<\/p>\n

Insert the heating element\u2019s leads in the soldering iron\u2019s connectors and wrap the protective tape around the the connectors. The last thing you\u2019ll do is screw the handle back on the soldering iron.<\/p>\n

Be sure to keep the soldering iron tip clean and free of dust and other contaminants so that your soldering iron will last as long as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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