"MashBrain" wrote in message
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Hi _g. beat_

Thanks for the speedy, and informative, reply. Your info was very
helpful.
I guess my real question at this point is, do you think fixing the
EC1503A pencil (replacing the RTD) is a way to go here? Do I need to
worry about the center pin at all? My other soldering station is a
cheapo Unger, and I really miss the Weller.

I just checked Weller Repair service (Dino chandler) prices for your EC
1503B iron - its only $50 !! .

that is actually a bit cheaper than buying the RTD part ($55) and repairing
it yourself !!

gb