[Boatanchors] Desoldering Components

[Ken]

John;
     Sorry, who was you answer directed at?  My solder sucker doesn't 
have a filter or pump.  I use mine 6 - 7 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Ken

On 05/09/2013 05:08 PM, J. Forster wrote:
> You have to do more. The flux condenses out in the filters and pump. You
> must use yours sparingly. I used to to empty/clean mine roughly daily.
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> -John
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>> Bob;
>>       Maintenance on a solder sucker, is empty it.  Every month or two
>> you change the tip.  I pay about $6.00 for tip.  What are calling a
>> solder sucker?
>>
>> Ken
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>> On 05/09/2013 04:31 PM, rbethman wrote:
>>> Admittedly their is maintenance.
>>>
>>> But you have that issue even with a solder sucker.
>>>
>>> I found once a shift was more than adequate.
>>>
>>> Bob - N0DGN
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