Weller WTCPT 60 Watts/120V Temperature Controlled Soldering Station

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Weller WTCPT temperature controlled soldering station is perfect for repetitive, basic production, rework, and repair applications. This unit has a power consumption of 60 watts and 120 volts. The three tip-dependent temperature options provide maximum control. Temperature ranges from 600° F to 800° F. This unit offers a unique closed loop temperature control that protects sensitive components. The Ferromagnetic sensor in tip controls temperature, so no adjustment is required. Pencil power consumption is 42 watts. Pencil is a plug in style , with a 4 foot cord, and is Nichrome wound. Made in Mexico.

Product Description

Weller WTPCT Soldering Station - 60 Watt Temperature Controlled. PU120T power unit, TC201T soldering pencil, PH1201ESD stand and sponge. UL Listed

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004W463
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: WTCPT
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,603 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Soldering Equipment > Soldering Stations
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best there is, August 15, 2007

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Dale T. Hostetter "Karen Hostetter" (California) - See all my reviews
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I solder about 300charms a day and this has made my life so much easier. The 1/16 tip is perfect and the heat control eleminates all guesswork and the ease of ues of the iorn is just a joy! I like it so much, I'm ordering another. Everything is so convenient and easy to hand to use on this station that it saves a lot of wasted motion. The BEST!!!!!
Karen Hostetter

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Can hardly be improved upon, without paying a lot more..., October 31, 2010

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grickerd (Northern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Weller WTCPT 60 Watts/120V Temperature Controlled Soldering Station (Tools & Home Improvement)

This kind of soldering system has been industry standard since the 1950's. I learned to solder to military specifications on one of these stations back in the 1980's and used it in bench repair of avionics equipment for over 20 years. I own several surplus stations that I use in my ham radio hobby at home.

In later years I used much more expensive solder stations with higher tech temperature control methods and slimmer pencils, but I found them to be only marginally better, and so much more expensive that I didn't see any need to buy one for home/hobby use. While the more expensive systems have complex configurations that aid some surface mount work, they were not worth the hefty price for regular through-hole and point-to-point soldering.

The tips are readily available, in a considerable variety, and are very reasonably priced. The other components of the system are also readily obtained and reasonably priced. If you wear out the iron or have some mishap with the cord, repair is not a big deal.

The reason I am taking off one star is the current physical packaging. The earlier WTCPN station was taller and heavier, with the sponge and iron holder integrated into the top. That configuration was superior because the base was heavy enough to stay put in the course of removing and replacing the iron, and swiping the sponge.

There is a set of keyed slots on the WTCPT that enable the iron holder to be fastened solidly to either side of the power unit, but access to the sponge is obstructed from one side. In practice, a quick side to side swipe is normally used to clean the tip, and this is not possible with the sponge blocked from one side or the other by the power unit.

The customer image that shows the iron holder perched on top of the power supply is a great idea, but I would secure it in place with cable ties or some other means, so that it doesn't go skittering off when being used.

This is a tried and true tool for soldering, at a very reasonable price.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have soldering iron, November 22, 2011

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Q - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Weller WTCPT 60 Watts/120V Temperature Controlled Soldering Station (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great soldering iron. It heats fast and is easy to use with the holder. The tip is simple to keep clean with the included sponge. Weller makes the best tools when it comes to soldering!