Product Detail 51: Weller Tools.

2022-10-08

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Objective:

Weller is a brand of Apex Tool Group LLC (APG). A large tool company founded by Bain Capital with revenues over a billion USD.Prior to APG Weller was a standalone company founded in 1945.

Link to Apex Tool Group.

Link to Weller sodering tools.

Product Information:

Weller

Lexington, South Carolina, USA

WP030 and PH60 stand

The WP30 was the first solder iron I purchased in 2000 and it is still working today. Also, Weller still manufactures this product, but you have to by the iron and the stand separate for a combined cost of about $135. It does not appear to be good value.

• Model #: WP30 and PH60
• ST3 soldering tip.
• POWER:120V 30W.
• Reaches temp of 800deg F (426.7deg C)
• Quick-change knurled collar and stainless-steel barrel

WE101NA

April 22, 2022 I purchased the Weller WE1010NA Digital Soldering Station for $105 USD from Amazon.

• Model #: WE1010NA
• POWER:120V 70W.
• Digital temperature control.
• NET WEIGHT: 5 lbs