From Weller is this 70 W electric soldering iron from the WP series. A high-performance and lightweight device, the WEP70 is a pencil-style soldering iron with a co-moulded ergonomic grip. It requires an input voltage of 23V, and its temperature range spans 100°C to 450°C.

The WEP70 is an easy-to-handle high-performance iron with a fast recovery time and an ESD-safe, heat-resistant silicon cable. The ergonomic handle is designed to reduce discomfort and hand fatigue over periods of long use, therefore ensuring high precision. This iron uses the ET tip series, with simple tip changes possible using the new WEP70 tip retainer that eliminates the need for additional tools and greatly reduces downtime.

This soldering iron is fitted with a heat-resistant silicone cable, making it the ideal choice for use in home DIY projects and educational purposes.

WEP70 soldering iron, ET A straight chisel 1.6mm soldering tip (661-015).

Soldering is the process used to build a soldering connection by using the heated tip of a soldering iron to melt soldering wire. This versatile equipment can be used for soldering in the following applications:

• Electrical circuitry and repairs


• Engineering


• Jewellery making and creative hobbies


• DIY


• Model making


• Home repairs

Which tips can be used with this soldering iron?
There is a selection of soldering tips that are suitable for use with the WEP 70 soldering iron. These include: Weller ET GW 3 mm Concave Hoof Soldering Iron Tip (291-1592); Weller ET SMD 2.5 x 1.5 mm Soldering Iron Tip (176-0488); Weller SMTA Soldering Iron Tip (209-2433); Weller ET B 2.4 mm Straight Chisel Soldering Iron Tip (066-1021); Weller ETF 1.2 mm Straight Hoof Soldering Iron Tip (066-1100); Weller SMT1206D 3.2 x 2.5 mm SMD Soldering Iron Tip (209-2483); Weller ET A 1.6 mm Straight Chisel Soldering Iron Tip (066-1015); Weller ETP 0.8 mm Straight Conical Soldering Iron Tip (066-1138); Weller ET C 3.2 mm Straight Chisel Soldering Iron Tip (066-1037); Weller ETCC 3.2 mm Straight Hoof Soldering Iron Tip (066-1116); Weller ET M 3.2 mm Straight Chisel Soldering Iron Tip (066-1093); Weller ETE 5.6 mm Straight Chisel Soldering Iron Tip (066-1059); Weller ET L 2 mm Straight Chisel Soldering Iron Tip (066-1087); Weller ET D 5 mm Straight Chisel Soldering Iron (066-1043); Weller ETR 1.6 mm Straight Chisel Soldering Iron Tip (066-1144); Weller ET SMD 3.8 x 1.5 mm SMD Soldering Iron Tip (176-0494); Weller 4ETCS-1 3.2 mm Bevel Soldering Iron Tip (175-1193); Weller 4ETKL-1 1.2