Soldering iron tip

[xmodificationer]

I have noticed that the sides of my soldering iron tip has been going away and looks like it will break off, whats going on? Should i buy a new iron just for the tip?

[BART]

Originally Posted by xmodificationer

I have noticed that the sides of my soldering iron tip has been going away and looks like it will break off, whats going on? Should i buy a new iron just for the tip?

What do you mean by going away??? pic? I would just get a new tip and keep it clean.

[greenday]

is it removable? mine did it too. If so just change it out, or I spose buy a new one.

[xmodificationer]

yea it is, but i dont know if they sell replacements.

[snowboi1289]

yea they sell new tips.I used mine alot,and now i need to get some more tips..go to rs,or were ever you bought the soldering iron from,and get a new tip.hope this helpedededed, ohh,i forgot to add another ed..lol

[xmodificationer]

I bought it as a kit, they have no replacement tips so what do i do?

http://www.usahardware.com/inet/shop...tic/st250k.htm
http://hand-tools.hardwarestore.com/...ch-101033.aspx

there are 2 links to it.

Bart? Would you know anything? Im pretty sure you use a butane soldering iron, maybe that has something to do with it. I really need a new tip!

[BART]

Mine are all snap on (bluepoint) and mac however they look similar Try google searching your iron and try to find it at different retailers, the link you sent says replacements are available but that store does not seem to carry them.

[xmodificationer]

i didi google it, nothing really. It techinally is a Mini-torch. Its ment for copper tubbing primarily, but it has the soldering adapters. I don't think they make replacements. I checked the Bernzomatic site and nothing

[xmodsnut]

I know RS sells one for theirs but like you I bought my butane one from wally world for 20 bucks and its like yours. I will go tomarrow and see if their tip may work on our torches.