Desoldering Pump - Collin's Lab Notes #adafruit​ #collinslabnotes​

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Recover or replace those precious components w the undo button of soldering – the desoldering pump. #collinslabnotes #desolderingpump #soldersucker #adafruit

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[SebastiaanSwinkels]

This particular solder sucker has a silicone tip, you can simply place it over the solder joint while you're still heating it with the iron. The seal is likely to be less good, but it's a little bit less cumbersome than trying to hit and seal the joint with the solder sucker in that split second that your solder is still liquid enough. Over time the silicone will obviously wear out but it's easy enough to replace.

Pro tip: if you have a plastic solder sucker, you can likely add a piece of silicone to its tip as well.

[as_below_so_above]

I just had to replace a switch on one of my older pre-built keyboards. I was struggling to get the solder to melt, so I ended up needing to add a little bit more solder to the joints for it to finally start melting. Took me like 10 minutes to figure that out. Now I know 😂

[hydrostudios]

I just learned that the reason they give you extra plastic tips is because you should be making a seal which makes the pump work at it's best. .. and this you may burn the tip ... Thank you so much !!

[drndroid]

That thing really sucks.

Looks quicker/easier than the braid I've been using for years.
We all need more Collin in our lives.

[Jaaxfo]

I finally got a solder sucker a month ago after sticking with wick for so long, and I really wish I had gotten one earlier. They are so nice

[zblvghs]

I used to (and still do occasionally) use a silder sucker like the one pictured. Then i got sn inexpensive desildering station (Yahua iirc?) and removing joints is now SO much easier!

[smash-]

I don’t really do electronics any more. I tried all of these pumps and the best one by far is the big blue one. It’s huge compared to any of the others but is so much better. I used the same one as in the video for smaller stuff but the big blue came out when I had loads of component retrieving or bigger joints.

[docchocobo]

Oh the high-school memories I am having! I loved electronics class. The power of knowledge!

[CiderPang]

I have one of those. Rarely use it but quality piece of kit to have.

[danz]

Yow that soft tip is genius, My solder sucker is hard plastic but it's not sucking properly sometimes.

[jhyland]

I use to think desoldering pumps sucked. But my friend told me to buy the same one you're using, and it's amazing!

Turns out the crappy plastic desoldering pump just really sucks. Who knew, lol

[ElohiSilverEarthVentures]

I can't do it if my life depended on it, and dear God I've been trying for dam hours and hours, everyday for the last month, lol. It liquefies, but I don't seem to be able to get the pump sealed over top of it fast enough

[mermage_]

does the nozzle get clogged ever? and do you have to clean it often or not really?

[GCKteamKrispy]

My pump is plastic and has plastic nozzle too, so I can’t make a seal with it, but it still works

[somedudewithakeyboard]

That’s exactly how I did it last time. Used the same solder pump from Engineer.

[danielhandika]

In our country this thing is called as attractor

[MarioLuigi]

Trying to desolder as a beginner is hell… I’ve burned the hell out of my mouse PCB trying. Hopefully it isn’t broken lmao

[crossgenco]

What if you just used a little bit of the desoldering alloy and then that so you have a little more time to suck it up

[arnauddurand]

I bought a cheap (25$) electric desoldering gun. Even with this, I find difficult to desolder some parts. There is always some sticky solder residue where there is no gap between the lead and the hole.

[ElGhostPresents]

Anyone know at what degree it’s supposed to be? Mine maxes out at 480c and it doesn’t turn any of the iron into liquid it just heats it up.