I was wondering if anyone has encountered this or knows how to troubleshoot a soldering station.
I have Tenma 21-147A , I have never had an issue but late last night while finishing up a flipper rebuild the station stopped giving off heat. Not sure what exactly happend to cause this issue.

So now basically the unit just turns on but does not get hot.

Any clues ?

Thanks
Mike

#2 9 years ago

MJS

schudel5

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Probably needs a new iron. I had the same issue. I think the iron and cord was like $9; so I bought two to have a spare.

#3 9 years ago

MDM

papazit1963

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Take it apart and solder the broken wire....j/k. Fuse?

#4 9 years ago

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islandpinball

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Thanks guys, I put a new tip on it hoping that would work but no luck .

I will replace the iron and cord next.

LMAO about soldering the broken wire!

#5 9 years ago

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vid1900

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Use a meter and see if the iron is "open".

#6 9 years ago

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islandpinball

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Quoted from vid1900:
Use a meter and see if the iron is "open".

Good idea. I will do that tonight when I get home

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#7 9 years ago

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Atomicboy

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Aren't these fused inside? I would take it apart myself and look for obvious issues. Hopefully there is no soldering involved

#8 9 years ago

MJS

schudel5

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Quoted from Atomicboy:
Aren't these fused inside? I would take it apart myself and look for obvious issues. Hopefully there is no soldering involved

There is a line fuse in the back. If the LEDs light up the fuse is fine. I will guarantee it's the heating element in the iron that's open. No soldering will fix it as it obviously would melt the solder. I've had mine go out as well and replacement irons (including the cord) is like $9 from MCM.

1 week later

#9 9 years ago

MBA

islandpinball

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Thanks guys for all the advice. You were right; all I needed was a new iron with the cord. The station is back running again and now I can finish my flipper rebuilds.

Thanks
Mike

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