desoldering station/pump for lead solder

[NareshBrd]

Lead solder 230 degrees C
Lead free needs 260 to 280 C, I think.
So anything should work.

 

[wiseoldtech]

If 400$ is expensive, you should stop building tube amplifiers 🙂 I could schitt 400$ with DIY these days.

Might I remind you, I'm now retired, and have all the necessary equipment I'll ever need these days.
As for cost, it's not a big priority for me to have something like that.
I did my duty for decades, hustling around the service shop.
Over it.

 

[HalFoster]

+10 on keeping the Hakko cleaned: It's not hard to do, but do it frequently Empty it of solder as needed and run the cleaning wire down the opening often.

 

[poundy]

ok thanks for the advice guys, it does seem like what i need, im happy to invest if it does the job👍

 

[audiofan]

Years age I did use something similar to this was made by weller .... was quite good ...

https://www.amazon.com/RadioShack-45-Watt-Desoldering-Iron/dp/B007Z7MNEM

 

[audiofan]

But there is a trick ..... do not squeeze the rubber bulb for no reason .... squeeze the bulb once & hold it ! apply desoldering iron until solder is melted then realease the bulb ... ... & .... clean the tip frequently ... and swith off after use ....

 

[poundy]

I brought a Hakko FR-301 in the end, and it's a gem of a piece of kit. Love it

 

[HalFoster]

Congratulations! I wonder how I ever got along with out it each time i use it - which is often.

Hal

 

[HalFoster]

I brought a Hakko FR-301 in the end, and it's a gem of a piece of kit. Love it

Also, I agree on needing the rain; I gather you are near Atlanta - I'm in NE Alabama and I, and especially my yard, feel your pain.

Hal