Moonraker wrote:
"JK@work" wrote in message
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Despite what any
manufacturer tells you, most original tips will never need to be replaced.
The iron will be dead before the tip goes. IMHO


Unless, of course, it is a 900F tip, then all bets are off. ;)

If used daily, a 900 Weller tip will only last a few months.
Regularly replacing them is a small price to pay for the huge time
savings. I figure an 800 tip solders at twice the speed of a 700, and a
900 at twice that speed. Some artisans don't care how long a job takes
- others like to expedite the work to accelerate the income.