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[gi joe]

I got this

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/19497

Last year.  Only just used the soldering iron.  Seemed to kick in, heat up, smoke a bit out of the vents how assume it's suppose to.  Then slowly went cold.  What's up?  Is it dead?

[gi joe]

I think it's burnt itself out

[gi joe]

Has a lifetime warranty the tool kit.  Do I claim from Ebuyer or Belkin as it's a few months over a year old?

[Thermalsig]

I have a kit like that joe and it has a interchangeable heating tip. It has a collar on the handle that you thread off and pull the element out. The element has two metal studs that are the fixed leads for the elements voltage path. Maybe you have the same model?  If maybe you do, the replacement element is very minor change at any hobby shop. Good luck.

[Wooster]

I use a gas one.

[gi joe]

Ordered a cheap temp controlled one from Maplin instead along with the robo arm.  Will try and contact Belkin though see what they do about it.

[digidix]

Belkin, that is enough to say get a soldering iron from Maplin

Ooops, just read the last post