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Philips210 · 11th Dec 2017, 9:14 pm

Hi.

I like the idea of the sleeve over the nozzle, I'll give that a try.

I use both desoldering pumps and decent desoldering braid. The pump can be problematic on boards with small soldered joints and the obvious risk of short circuits fron stray solder from the nozzle. If the pump is used at a suitable angle then the risk is minimised. In any case the board has a thorough inspection and a good brushing before the power is applied.

For old equipment with large soldered joints I mostly use the pump and in some cases further clean the pads with the braid. For more modern equipment it's mostly the braid that's used. It's really horses for courses, so use both methods according to the job in hand.

Regards
Symon.

11th Dec 2017, 9:14 pm	#5
Philips210 Nonode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redruth, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 2,573	Re: Solder suckers (AKA desoldering tools). Hi. I like the idea of the sleeve over the nozzle, I'll give that a try. I use both desoldering pumps and decent desoldering braid. The pump can be problematic on boards with small soldered joints and the obvious risk of short circuits fron stray solder from the nozzle. If the pump is used at a suitable angle then the risk is minimised. In any case the board has a thorough inspection and a good brushing before the power is applied. For old equipment with large soldered joints I mostly use the pump and in some cases further clean the pads with the braid. For more modern equipment it's mostly the braid that's used. It's really horses for courses, so use both methods according to the job in hand. Regards Symon.