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I've been using a 35 watt weller pencil iron since about 1991 or 1992. My kill a watt says it's actually consuming 30 watts, maybe the elements aged, but it still works great and no intention to replace. It's from when weller was made in Canada, i think the quality has gone down, the made in Mexico tips don't last like the old
One's did. I sure don't use it for 4-5 hours per day, but it has seen LOTS of use. How about a normal iron for normal jobs and a station for precise work?
What's the mode of failure with your stations, is it the element or the station itself? Weller has historically offered replacement elements
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