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Repairing Weller soldering iron

fraznan

Apr 2, 2012
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Hey,

i'll explain the predicament first, then put some pitures OF the problems (theres two, that i can see)

i recently discovered a weller PU-3D temperature controlled soldering iron sitting in a box thats been in my fathers garage for awhile now. i dont really know much about electronics but instantly one problem was evident - the power cord had been severed at one point. so basically im unsure of which wires go where when re-attaching it to a plug so i can plug it back into the wall (australian plug, if that makes a difference). the second problem i found was when i opened it up (seeing the screws had been tampered with previously, i figured i may aswell take a look) the wires for the temperature control, and the green LED light have both been severed, and i am unsure where exactly to resolder them (yes i have another soldering iron, but i need this one to work for a separate purpose)

basically it appears to repairable, so i figured i'd ask someone who knows what they're talking about so i can save myself a bit of money, and learn some new stuff.

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Thats just the model.

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the temperature control and LED light, seen on the right are severed.

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this is the temp control and LED light from inside the station.

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thats the severed power cord.


any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks guys
 

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My suspicion is that this device had the temperature control fail at some stage and someone removed it and rewired it to be on all the time.

I also see some very dodgy wiring that is just waiting to short out...

If you're cool with a lack of temperature regulation, it will work. However a variable temperature iron with no temperature control is likely to run really hot.
 

fraznan

Apr 2, 2012
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yea, im in the process of shrink wrapping the exposed wires hey. the reason i wanted it was FOR the temp regulation, but i may aswell just go and purchase a new one if you think its broken or faulty.

thanks
 
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