versuviusx
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hey i was wondering what you guys thought. which is best to use
desolder pump or desolder wick?
desolder pump or desolder wick?
desolder pump vs desoldering Pump which is best?
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versuviusx
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also what is with the idea of getting a low static desoldering pump?
[quote author="versuviusx"]which is best to use desolder pump or desolder wick?[/quote]
I use both... The pump (or "solder-sucker", as they call them) gets the big globs off, and the wick gets whatever is left.
[quote author="versuviusx"]also what is with the idea of getting a low static desoldering pump?[/quote]
To avoid damaging electrostatic-sensitive components like FETs and CMOS chips and such...
Peace,
Al.
I use both... The pump (or "solder-sucker", as they call them) gets the big globs off, and the wick gets whatever is left.
[quote author="versuviusx"]also what is with the idea of getting a low static desoldering pump?[/quote]
To avoid damaging electrostatic-sensitive components like FETs and CMOS chips and such...
Peace,
Al.
Emperor-TK
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I started out with just a pump, but I almost always just use the wick now. Works on big blobs too, it just uses up the wick faster. If you just want to stick with one method, I prefer the wick. I find it very tough to get all the solder and actually break a bond with just the pump. E.g, it would be almost impossible for me to desolder an 8-pin IC with a pump.
-Chris
-Chris
mwkeene
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I started out with a pump first too, but they aren't the best. Like Al said, pump for the big globs, wick for the small stuff. Wick is great at getting solder out of plated-through holes when you need to replace a component. I've been replacing blown FETs on cards at work, and theres no way I'd be able to get a new part in the holes without using wick first.
tmbg
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I think you're supposd to put your wick inside that pump :green:
seriously, when you're using wick, get some liquid rosin flux! dip the wick in the flux, and it'll suck solder like noone's business
seriously, when you're using wick, get some liquid rosin flux! dip the wick in the flux, and it'll suck solder like noone's business
Consul
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Well, to add my two cents, I use only desoldering wick and am completely satisfied with how well it works.
