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Lostgallifreyan wrote:
For what it's worth, some years back I tried a Weller TCP (Magnastat)
iron. I never looked at an Antex again. The TCP iron cost more, but I
still have it 10 years later and although I can get spares for it I
haven't had to yet. I used to have to replace Antex irons far too
often, it's a false economy. Their elements are way too fragile.

I get on average about 5 years out of my Antex elements. But I've used XSD
units on my home made solder station. Other types might be worse. I like
Antex because for me it's by far the most comfortable design to operate.
Anything else I try seems clunky by comparison.

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