Where to find solder tips

[abador1]

I have been looking for a solder tip but after buying one at radio shack then returning it because it was too big, stopping at two stores and calling a third one I have not found one that works. I would prefer to not pay a large shipping fee, one or two dollars at most but free shipping would be much preferred. I have a Weller SP23 and it's 23 watt (it also has another number on it that says 336B.) Does anyone have any recommendations on retailers?

 

[redwire]

When you say the RS iron was too big were you referring to the size or wattage.  I know they sell a 15w iron compared to your Weller 23-25w iron.  The tips for the Weller are only about $3-4  on the internet, so I doubt free shipping is going to be offered. 

 

[abador1]

The size was too big but as I later found out, the wattage was too high as well. (40 watts)

 

[abador1]

I ended up buying a $5 iron from Walmart instead. I hope it will last at least a year and serve me well (despite the price.) Thanks for your input.

 

[Hero999]

I doubt it will last a year but good luck with it.

You really need a temperature controlled iron. You can substitute this with a cheap plug-in lamp dimmer but the iron's wattage may be too low.

 

[Silent Jack]

What would you consider an optimal wattage for general usuage?

 

[Hero999]

Ideally as high as possible but there comes a point when the element is too big. I'd say 50W is good for a general purpose iron.

 

[einstein0]

I have been looking for a solder tip but after buying one at radio shack then returning it because it was too big, stopping at two stores and calling a third one I have not found one that works. I would prefer to not pay a large shipping fee, one or two dollars at most but free shipping would be much preferred. I have a Weller SP23 and it's 23 watt (it also has another number on it that says 336B.) Does anyone have any recommendations on retailers?

Dear abador
since Weller is a Company in Switzerland, please try its retailer www.distrelec.ch.
For all: Distrelec is my main Distributor, not cheap, but has everything and Swiss quality;-)
Einstein0