How To Change Solder Iron Tip
Install the prepared tip in your soldering iron.
How to change solder iron tip. Changing the soldering tips on a PES51 pencil is very simple. If you want to speed things up a little bit and do it safely theres another way. Unscrew the locking nut that holds the tip-retaining sleeve and tip in place.
Both irons take the same tips. Clean the tinned tip. Tip the soldering iron downward and the loose tip should now fall out.
The solder melts and should stick at the tip. This layer will protect it from oxidation when you put it away. If some of the oxides are just sticking really well you could try to mildly abrade them on a brass sponge copper braid or similar but you cant be too hard or you will damage the iron plating good tips are typically copper core plated with iron then chromium everywhere but the working area.
The first thing of course is NOT to do this when the iron is hot. Find the small screw on the soldering iron shaft near the tip and unscrew it by inserting the screwdriver and turn counter clockwise. I also have an Antex XS also 25W which is about 15 years old.
Apply a protective layer of solder. The idea was that the silver solder would prolong the life of the tip. The flux in tip cleaner removes the oxidation and build up from the soldering iron tip and then the solder re-tins the tip ready for use.
These are used to replace any damaged tips and each tip serves a different purpose. How to Change a Soldering Iron Tip - YouTube. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting.