Sucker's Delight - your favorite low budget solder sucker?

[rock soderstrom]

Hi guys, I am looking for a cheap solder sucker. The emphasis is on cheap, because I need it only from time to time. I would put max. 30€ as a price ceiling for the passive and 50€ for the heated (are they any good?).

So, what are your favorites and why?

PS: Please no top devices for a few hundred or thousand bugs. I have worked during my basic electronics training with such devices, they are great, no question. Unfortunately, much too expensive for the few moments where I need such devices - makes no sense.

Cheers

 

[gyraf]

The Pro'sKit "DP-366I Mini" is a clone of my favorite miniature EREM (that I can't no longer get tips for):

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002268911004.html
Works well, definitely worth it..

/Jakob E.

 

[warpie]

I got an Engineer Ss-02 a couple of weeks ago but to be honest I haven't tried it yet. I bought it because I've read some good comments online. Hopefully, it'll serve me well...

The sanction tip is a little piece of silicone and you can get replacements. In fact, it comes with a long silicon tube when you buy it.

Note that the size is on the short side. The main body is around 4" so if you have big fat hands, it might be a bit uncomfortable to use.

 

[rock soderstrom]

I got an Engineer Ss-02 a couple of weeks ago but to be honest I haven't tried it yet. I bought it because I've read some good comments online. Hopefully, it'll serve me well...

I have also read about this one. It is also sold under other brand names.

I am curious about your experiences!

 

[mad.ax]

I really love this one:
RadioShack Vacuum Desoldering Bulb with Teflon Tip

Axel

 

[rock soderstrom]

I really love this one:
RadioShack Vacuum Desoldering Bulb with Teflon Tip

Axel

Thanks, interesting. This is my favorite buyers review on this website.

"This product SUCKS! ...but it sucks well. Good, cheap desoldering bulb."

 

[nielsk]

SOLDAPULLT model AS-196

 

[rock soderstrom]

SOLDAPULLT model AS-196

Looks good but pretty expensive, what did you pay for it?

 

[nielsk]

I probably should have checked current pricing, I think I paid around $20 for mine but that was 20, hmm.. 30? years ago?
Every other spring loaded pump type I have tried is absolute crap, but these are great and last forever (nozzles are replaceable).
I would not hesitate to buy a used one, and they make one that is not anti-static (model 196?) that should cost less.

 

[rock soderstrom]

I probably should have checked current pricing, I think I paid around $20 for mine but that was 20, hmm.. 30? years ago?
Every other spring loaded pump type I have tried is absolute crap, but these are great and last forever (nozzles are replaceable).
I would not hesitate to buy a used one, and they make one that is not anti-static (model 196?) that should cost less.

Good to know, thanks for your feedback! It seems we are at the same age

 

[Clintcleveland]

I’ve used this one for years: https://www.amazon.com/ECG-J-045-DS-Electric-Soldering-Temperature/dp/B00068IJSG
It was much cheaper when I bought it - probably better price somewhere other than Amazon.

 

[sr1200]

This is way over your price point, but i have to say its worth EVERY penny. You can pretty much dismantle anything through hole with it, transformers included. It's saved me from so many mistakes and has allowed me to salvage parts from old equipment with ease. Has paid for itself 10x over.

STATION DESOLDER ZD-985 GUN DESOLDERING 110V PUMP ASPIRATE SUCTION POND DISPLAY LCD CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE - - Amazon.com

 

[NOON]

I have 2 of the Engineer SS-02 mentioned above and they're brilliant. Getting a good seal with the silicone tip makes all the difference.

 

[Chrisfromthepast]

I love the engineer pump as a work box item, and I love their tools in general. Awesome for portability. On the bench, they tend to get gummed up too quickly and need a really thorough cleaning to get the same vacuum strength back.
Check out:
Jonard Industries DP-100
This 13” goofy looking thing has been much more reliable and has been on my bench at home for a decade with no issues at all.

 

[tony hunt]

After watching a video of Jim Williams repairing Tom Osborne's Tektronix 465B I switched to high quality solder wick for small jobs. It takes skill and patience, but is totally zen.

 

[rock soderstrom]

Thanks to all for the good suggestions!

Right now I'm leaning towards the engineer pump, it meets my requirements and price point the best, I can get it for around 25€ including shipping on Amazon.

There are other very similar solder suckers on Amazon like the one from Vampier that look exactly like this. Who is the original? Differences?


Does anyone have experience with these guys for small money? It is advantageous to have the heating element and the sucker in one. Are they any good?

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09P68G1MP...&pd_rd_r=165e360e-17b1-4598-aaa5-13cc2ed5d4e0

 

[rock soderstrom]

After watching a video of Jim Williams repairing Tom Osborne's Tektronix 465B I switched to high quality solder wick for small jobs. It takes skill and patience, but is totally zen.

I tried it, doesn't work for me. I am too stupid.

I guess the solder wick I used was too cheap.
What's the name of the good stuff?

 

[rock soderstrom]

Here a link to the Jonard DP100

https://www.amazon.com/Jonard-DP-100-Vacuum-Desoldering-Length/dp/B001DPUXWG
Here a link to another engineer style pump:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B1..._csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9ocXBfcGhvbmVfc2hhcmVk

 

[CJ]

Soldapullt DS017

watch out for bootlegs,

 

[rock soderstrom]

This is way over your price point, but i have to say its worth EVERY penny. You can pretty much dismantle anything through hole with it, transformers included. It's saved me from so many mistakes and has allowed me to salvage parts from old equipment with ease. Has paid for itself 10x over.

STATION DESOLDER ZD-985 GUN DESOLDERING 110V PUMP ASPIRATE SUCTION POND DISPLAY LCD CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE - - Amazon.com

Yes, desoldering signal transformers on double-sided PCBs is my worst case scenario. This happens to me from time to time and my old plastic sucker failed regularly.

Can an engineer sucker do it? The +170€ for a ZD985 is too much for me.