Reader Ingenuity

Reader Ingenuity: Clean Contacts to Improve Connection

After Robert came to us with some great improvement ideas for our rechargeable soldering irons, we just had to share. We’re especially thrilled with his maintainance of the contact points, and you can bet we are looking into his other ideas as well. Here’s his letter:
I have used Wahl (Editor’s note: Wahl = Iso-Tip) Cordless [...]

DIY Repairs and Maintenance, Reader Ingenuity

Reader Ingenuity: Battery Repair for Obsolete Irons

Good news! (Especially for those of you with older Iso-Tip soldering irons.) We’ve learned that Batteries Plus can rebuild old Iso-Tip batteries. So, if you happen to own a model we no longer manufacture, Batteries Plus may be able to help extend the tool’s life by rebuilding the battery. One of our fellow Wisconsinites passed [...]

Customer Service, DIY Repairs and Maintenance, Obsolete Products, Reader Ingenuity

Reader Ingenuity: Lamp Holder Repair / Upgrade

We got a call today about the lamp holder for the cordless rechargeable soldering irons (Quick Charge #7700/#7740, “60″ Pro Charge #7800/#7840 and Power Pro #7904/#7944).
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The customer, John, was looking for a replacement lamp socket.

DIY Repairs and Maintenance, Easy Upgrades, Reader Ingenuity