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Has anyone come across a solder sucker you can brag on to always be there. I have one down stairs. Probably radio shack's brand. I went to use it this morning and it didn't suck, that sucked. I cleaned it, put some lube on it and tried again. Still nothing, I think I need to replace my o-ring. I stopped short knowing it wasn't going to improve and would only create damage. So I thought I would ask you guys if you have every had one that was a superior product to everything else. I will probably pick up another radio shack model tonight. I have used electric ones and they seemed to do a pretty decent job "when" they worked. But constantly needed attention with filters and such. Anyway please post back if you know of a good one because nothing anoys me more about soldering than having to replace a pad that could have been avoided. Thanks for your feedback
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Mouser has one that is the best I ever used. It is blue, about 10-12" long, 1" around and works excellently. I forget the brand but it should be pretty easy to recognize from the basic description I provided. I have use them for 10 years+ and wouldn't buy anything else at this point unless I had to. They are rugged and replacement tips and other parts are readily available. It will suck all of the solder our of a turret board hole in one shot without any trouble. -
Same one I have (I think) mine says Solderpullt (catapult?) model DS017. Getting two correct sized o-rings (DASH114?) in the thing makes it amazing...had to watch the iron temp as it sucked the pcb traces right off if too high!Originally posted by cbarrow7625 View Post
Hmm Edsyn has their nice PT509 small tipped ESD safe solder puller on sale for $6.99!
http://www.edsyn.com/index.php?Mode=piw&pn=PT509Comment
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Hako desoldering station.Comment
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very nice
Thanks guys, suck the traces off the board, WOW, now thats a soldering sucker. Thank you for the information. I bought one from radio shack tonight, it was metal and worked well but I am going to check into and order the one you guys recommended and use my radio shack one as a back up. Thanks again for the feedback.Comment
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The Radio Shack metal units do the job, but have too much recoil and can damage PCB pads/traces. The Edsyn DS017 units are my favorite for that type unit and they seem to last just about forever. They also have a bit of recoil however.
Used an old Weller station for a long time that ran on shop air (using the venturi effect to make a vacuum) but never did like the thing that much.
I finally broke down and shelled out the dough for a Hakko 808 some years back and now can't imagine not having an electric-vacuum-pump-style unit. They are admittedly a little maintenance-heavy but from what I hear that is pretty much the nature of most desoldering equipment. And really, I can get more holes done with the Hakko before I have to clean it than I could with the Edsyn. Another added plus is that there is no dribbling of solder flakes onto the workpiece when it gets full (as the spring-pump units like to do).Comment
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Thanks for your feedback
Thanks for your feedback group. I have used the house vacuum model also and was not a big fan of it also it has been over 20 years ago though. The unit you pointed out looks very familiar to the one I used to use. I always had to do tons of soldering and desoldering, way more than now, it was a pretty good unit when it was clean. I think I will get by with my new radio shack model for the time being and put the Hakko 808 on my hit list for a future purchase. I went to amazon and they are only 160 or so and get great reviews. Thanks for the feedback.Comment
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And not to be too, well I don't know what, aside from o-rings and lube, make sure the tip hole is not obstructed.
For me my basic Pace MBT systems have always served me well. yes, of course I have to replace tips and filters now and then. I have to replace strings on my guitar too.Education is what you're left with after you have forgotten what you have learned.Comment
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