Weller WECP Temtronic bit advice please - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ronbryan · 9th Nov 2018, 2:30 pm

I have recently obtained a used Weller WECP Temtronic soldering iron. This unit can be set to a wide range of temperatures by adjusting a pot on the front panel, rather than by changing the bit as in the older TCP range that I have used for more than 50 years. I would like to obtain another, larger chisel bit for the WECP, for heavier work.

The heating element on the iron is identified as an ECP. I am having trouble specifying the bit type as my searches for ECP tips do not come up with bits (tips) that look correct.

I have attached photos of the base unit, label and the iron, bit and holder. I wonder if anyone recognises it and has the correct information to specify the bit type.

Thanks

Ron

ronbryan · 9th Nov 2018, 3:51 pm

The element end of the bit is hollow and a probe from the soldering iron element tube slips inside and possibly senses the temperature.

Ron

McMurdo · 9th Nov 2018, 4:27 pm

It looks like my old Weller Thermolock iron tip. Yes the sensor slips just inside the end of the tip.

A quick google shows the 'ET' series bits offered as suitable for the LR 21, FE 50, WEC, thermolock, EC2000 and EC2100 irons, so presumably any of those would fit.

https://uk.farnell.com/weller/et-b/t...-4mm/dp/416770

barrymagrec · 9th Nov 2018, 4:32 pm

If this is the model I think it is I seem to remember that it takes bits that are virtually identical in size to the TCP bits but without the magnetic slug and a deeper hole for the sensor to fit.

I think these may be the type :- https://uk.farnell.com/w/c/tools-pro...ange=et-series

I have a couple of 4ETP-1 bits bought in error which you could have to prove the point if you like.

9th Nov 2018, 2:30 pm	#1
ronbryan Octode Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Guildford, Surrey, UK. Posts: 1,960	Weller WECP Temtronic bit advice please I have recently obtained a used Weller WECP Temtronic soldering iron. This unit can be set to a wide range of temperatures by adjusting a pot on the front panel, rather than by changing the bit as in the older TCP range that I have used for more than 50 years. I would like to obtain another, larger chisel bit for the WECP, for heavier work. The heating element on the iron is identified as an ECP. I am having trouble specifying the bit type as my searches for ECP tips do not come up with bits (tips) that look correct. I have attached photos of the base unit, label and the iron, bit and holder. I wonder if anyone recognises it and has the correct information to specify the bit type. Thanks Ron Attached Thumbnails Last edited by ronbryan; 9th Nov 2018 at 2:35 pm. Reason: Iron close-up photo added

9th Nov 2018, 3:51 pm	#2
ronbryan Octode Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Guildford, Surrey, UK. Posts: 1,960	Re: Weller WECP Temtronic bit advice please The element end of the bit is hollow and a probe from the soldering iron element tube slips inside and possibly senses the temperature. Ron

9th Nov 2018, 4:27 pm	#3
McMurdo Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 5,273	Re: Weller WECP Temtronic bit advice please It looks like my old Weller Thermolock iron tip. Yes the sensor slips just inside the end of the tip. A quick google shows the 'ET' series bits offered as suitable for the LR 21, FE 50, WEC, thermolock, EC2000 and EC2100 irons, so presumably any of those would fit. https://uk.farnell.com/weller/et-b/t...-4mm/dp/416770 __________________ Kevin

9th Nov 2018, 4:32 pm	#4
barrymagrec Octode Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Morden, Surrey, UK. Posts: 1,560	Re: Weller WECP Temtronic bit advice please If this is the model I think it is I seem to remember that it takes bits that are virtually identical in size to the TCP bits but without the magnetic slug and a deeper hole for the sensor to fit. I think these may be the type :- https://uk.farnell.com/w/c/tools-pro...ange=et-series I have a couple of 4ETP-1 bits bought in error which you could have to prove the point if you like. Last edited by barrymagrec; 9th Nov 2018 at 4:41 pm. Reason: corrected link