On 7/28/15 10:40 AM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
>> > I have a magnetic holder that the iron rests in, the magnetic field
>> > de-tunes
>> > the tip so it cools down to 300f from 700f, prolonging the tip life. When
>> > it's removed, the tip heats up in under a second. Even from power off the
>> > tip
>> > is up to working temp in under 2 seconds.
> That's very interesting. I have never heard of it in 30 years of using
> Metcal's. Can you tell us where to buy it? Thanks.
This what it looks like
http://www.techni-tool.com/551SO6561?gclid=CjwKEAjw0NytBRD-1d3QsdHNpR0SJACGXqgRlBqm0GHsa_K0zmDD-v4JVf5D-QajFx9RjuBr-3QHvRoCh6Lw_wcB&ef_id=UngxVAAAAOaduh0R:20150728195128:s
I bought my Metcal and accessories from Harold C. Fue, who specializes in
refurbishing Metcal units. His Cell number is 805-895-4632, halfue@cox.com,
give him a call, he's a great guy and answered all my dumb questions :)
73's W9CR
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