GH-17A soldering iron

[Greg Beat]

I am looking for additional tips for the Heathkit GH-17A soldering
station that was sold by Heathkit in the 1960's to mid-1980's

This station used a General Electric 6A203 soldering iron.
This GE soldering iron is rated for 6 volts VAC and 25 watt elements

These tip/elements (the tip and heating element were integral) threaded
into the handle and were about 4 inches long.
An inscription on the one 1/4 chisel tip that have is:  GE 6A271 V6 W25 JH

Originally, there were 3 tips available (Heath # in)

1/4" chisel tip (GDP-317) Standard tip included with the iron / station
3/16" pyramid (GDP-327) optional
3/16" chisel (GDP-337) optional

These same tips were used on Heathkit GH-17 and GH-52 station stations.

[The 6 volt rating is uncommon, since most soldering iron heating
elements manufactured today are 24, 120 or 240 VAC.]

Looking for the 3/16" pyramid (GDP-327) or 3/16" chisel (GDP-337) tips.
Suitable substitute heating element / tip combinations also welcome.

Greg
w9gb at arrl.net

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