[TowerTalk] Soldering Stations

[Bryan Fields]

On 7/28/15 11:56 AM, Paul Christensen wrote:
> Questions concerning the Metcal heating technology:  (1) In the event the RF
> heating element fails, what is the typical replacement cost?; and 

I bought new tips for $15 per tip at Dayton from my contact listed earlier.

> (2) should
> the RF heating element last longer than traditional controlled temperature
> elements as used by Weller, Hakko, and others?

If you use the magnetic rest holder I posted a link to earlier, it will last
longer as it brings the working temp down when it's in the holder.  A
conventional heated iron/station will be at temperature so long as the station
is on.

I typically go thorough one tip every year.  I use my iron three to four times
per week.

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