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That's normal, the old solder gets really hard, adding some fresh solder to it works miraclesThat's the same station I have. Sometimes you have to add solder to the legs as otherwise they dont want to come out.
How long is "not forever"? They have spare heaters i seeI have the same hot air rework station me too But, I warn you all, the ceramic heater element will not last forever!