Weller WES51
The Weller WES51 is the standard Soldering Iron used in the Maker Hub. The Iron includes the WES series power unit, PES51 soldering pencil, PH50 stand, and sponge. A PW50 probe is available for checkout that allows the user to set (or unset) the soldering temperature.
Each iron is mounted to a tray along with a soldering kit. Each kit contains the following:
- Soldersucker.jpg
Solder Sucker bulb
Tweezers
Wire Strippers
Needle Nose Pliers
Flush Cutters
red Heat Sink
X-ACTO knife
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Wire Brush
60/40 Solder
Solder Flux
Flux Pen
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Tip Activator
[File:soldersucker.jpg|Solder Sucker bulb] [File:tweezers.png|Tweezers] [File:wire_strippers.jpg|Wire Strippers] [File:needle_nose_pliers.jpg|Needle Nose Pliers] [File:flush_cutters.jpg|Flush Cutters] [File:solder_heat_sink.jpg|red Heat Sink] [File:X-ACTO_knife.jpg|X-ACTO knife] [File:wire_brush.jpg|Wire Brush] [File:60_40_solder.jpg|60/40 Solder] [File:solder_flux.jpg|Solder Flux] [File:flux_pen.jpg|Flux Pen] [File:tip_activator.gif|Tip Activator]
Accessories
The Weller station is used with the following accessories:
- Tips
- Solder
- Tinner
- Braid
Documentation
Training
Training for the Weller is included in the Soldering Irons (General) training. Additional instructional videos for the Weller are here.
- How to use a dry cleaner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LqHoA0rohs
- How to use a soldering tip activator - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3OlDsKvzss
Software
None.
Links
The Weller site for this model is at http://www.weller-toolsus.com/soldering/systems/weller-wes51-station-50-60w-120v-wes51.html.