[Elecraft] PLL temp comp mod

Sun May 4 18:52:01 2003

Richard:
  The GC Solder Popper (model 12-2157) is a desoldering tool that is a 
soldering iron with a hollow tip.  You cock the pump, set the iron on the 
pad, let it heat up, and pop the button (all with one hand and in one 
operation).  Thwack, the solder is gone.  Most of the time, the lead is 
able simply to be pulled out.  If the lead is leaning against the edge of 
the hole, there may be a very small amount of solder still holding it to 
the edge of the hole, but slight counter pressure with your regular iron 
will free it.  It costs between $29-35.  And, while I am sure the 
highly-tauted Hakko is a better unit, for the cost difference, I can't see 
the need unless, perhaps, you are a professional something-or-other.  I got 
mine a couple of years ago from Action Electronics via the web, and have 
used it very successfully in dozens of operations.  It really works, and 
the price makes it a great addition to most ham benches.

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy

--On Sunday, May 4, 2003 6:15 PM -0400 Richard Stasiak 
<[email protected]> wrote:

> Whats at GC solder popper, David?
>
> Rick VE3MM
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