Replaces the conventional methods of desoldering components, by combining desolder pump and 230V mains powered soldering iron in one neat tool.
The tool contains a ceramic heater element and a vacuum pump which can be operated with one hand
To operate, the plunger is pressed down until it locks, the iron tip is applied to the solder joint, the plunger is then released, sucking the molten solder from the joint
Power approx 30W
For best results allow to warm up for approx. 5 minutes before use
Supplied with long life tip
Complete with 1.5m of mains cable and 13A mains plug fused at 3A
Type
Desoldering
Reviews
Reviewed by: Ben - 04 April 2011
Had this for a couple of years and it has seen some heavy removal work (big solder joints of pots soldered to boards). Blocks up after a few days of work but the great thing about it is that it is very easy to dismantle and clean out. You do need the available spares so I recommend buying a spare tip when you get the iron, I havent yet replaced the heating element but I think it has gotten a little weak in the 2 years of using it so I will be replacing that soon.
Reviewed by: Ian Styles - 28 January 2010
Great product, very quick and leaves a clean pad and hole, I would advise any body new to the product to learn how to dismantle and clean the unit when new and cold! I have lost the cleaning wire and now have to use a piece of wire which is not as good.
Reviewed by: Nick Hill - 01 December 2008
Uses 30w. It does run hot, but I find that is a real bonus when de-soldering multilayer PCBs with thick ground planes. It might be rather hot for single layer PCBs, where a soldering iron and a hand desoldering tool suffice anyway. For single layer work, or multilayer with thin copper, get a plug-in power controller. I expect 23-4874 to be suitable. Excellent tool. Pays for itself in an hour. The heat is a bonus. I wouldnt want it colder for my purposes.
Reviewed by: Alison C - 12 June 2008
These are rather good actually. They run VERY hot, much more so than a controlled iron, at a guess I'd say about 400oC, maybe more. Likely a 50W+ iron too. You have to be careful with it as it will gladly take up tracks and scorch PCBs. But saying that, it does its job VERY well. I have a hot air station too, and each serves its specific purpose. This is much better than hot air for through hole boards.
