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Appin wrote:
I never cared for Antex irons myself -- those with slip-on tips tended
to let the slip-on tip slip off rather too often.

I'd say you were either using the wrong bit for the element or the spring
clip wasn't positioned properly. It goes towards the top of the split
(nearest the handle)

I've never had one come loose despite having used them for many many years.

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