[Elecraft] Weller WTCPT/WTCPK desoldering vacuum

[bob baxter]

From: "Tony Fegan VE3QF" <ve3qf@rac.ca>


> I believe that many of us are using these Weller soldering
> stations or similar ones with bulb type de-soldering attachments. I
> really like mine but am slightly disappointed with the de-soldering
> vacuum bulb.

Tony,
Remove the bulb and connect a spring loaded solder sucker with a hose
(medical O2 hose works) to the fitting the bulb came off of.  I use a
Solda-pult but RS sells one a bit cheaper.  It works for me.
Bob Baxter AA7EQ
Bisbee, Az.