How To Clean Weller Soldering Tips

Wait a few seconds to let the tip heat up again before proceeding to step 4.

How to clean weller soldering tips. Increase tool safety and stability with the slip-resistant silicone holder. To clean your tips use either brass or stainless steel wool. Use rosin or activated rosin fluxes.

Unplug the soldering iron and allow it to cool completely. First make sure the iron is cool and unplugged. It will wear and tear the tip and will damage it.

Wipe OFF the solder on the Cleaning Sponge or Copper Wool. Remove tip and clean with suitable cleaner for flux used. Wipe only before using.

This should be done each time you first use the gun. Clean the tip immediately after the solder iron to limit buildup over time. These are used to replace any damaged tips and each tip serves a different purpose.

- Purchase the ST1 tip. The Weller fi WLC100 uses the ST series tips. Take either a wet sponge or wire wool.

Dip the tip into the tinner making sure that the entire oxidized surface is in contact with the re-tinning product. Using a wet sponge will reduce the heat of the tip. Then immediately re-tin the tip with rosin core solder.