Zak wrote:
This is the Weller page for the UK
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/europ...ller/index.htm
but which iron in the drop down box is the best value?

Why are you looking in the spare parts index? IMHO, the "best" one is
the old standard
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/europ...ing/WTCP51.htm
which has been around forever, and is available used for very little
money.