by Editor | Oct 24, 2019 | DIY Repairs and Maintenance, Obsolete Products
I was answering emails at my desk today when a coworker of mine came in and told me that someone had an Iso-Tip question. This wasn’t anything unusual, but then I was told that this person was currently in the office. It was then that I met Mike. He wanted to...
by Editor | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Repairs and Maintenance
Our irons are known for their reliability, but even the best made products don’t last forever. It’s usually around the 10 to 15 year mark that the casual user will notice some dips in performance. Once this happens, you have a couple of options. You can...
by Editor | May 14, 2019 | Customer Service, DIY Repairs and Maintenance
Solder Tip Preventative Care Here at Iso-Tip, we know that our customers want a product that will last. That’s why we believe in selling you good quality soldering irons and tips. However, even the best of equipment won’t last if not properly cared for. To...
by Iso-Tip Editor | Jan 3, 2019 | DIY Repairs and Maintenance
Here at Iso-Tip we get a question every once in a while asking about how to troubleshoot Iso-Tip Butane Soldering Irons. Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers about our butane irons. What Butane Should I Use? We recommend triple filtered Butane, we use...
by Iso-Tip User | Apr 12, 2018 | DIY Repairs and Maintenance
Over at Iso-Tip we commonly hear the complaint that the Model 7800 cordless soldering iron gets hot. But, what’s hot? If you’re the owner of the Model 7800 Cordless Soldering Iron, you may have noticed a snap disc thermostat* assembly on the battery pack....
by Iso-Tip User | Oct 12, 2017 | DIY Repairs and Maintenance
Often enough we get asked, which battery goes with my battery operated soldering irons? Model 7700, 7740 soldering irons replacement battery P/N 7733 battery. **Please note the #7733 battery is now a black shrink wrap rather than the white, as of December 2017....
