[Elecraft] Good deals on vacuum desoldering equipment?

Sat May 10 17:42:01 2003

I second this comment about the GC Solder Popper; it's great.  But someone 
posted earlier that it is available from Jameco, I believe, at only $29 -- 
a bit cheaper than Action's price of $35.

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy

--On Saturday, May 10, 2003 1:51 PM -0700 W6NEK <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hello All,
> While not a professional vacuum de-soldering station, I have used the "GC
> Electronics Heated De-Solder Pump" or "The Solder Popper" with a great
> deal of success.  This device is perfect for the kit builder that needs
> to do occasional rework or repair without a large investment in a
> Professional Vacuum Pump De-soldering Station.  Inexpensive, easy to use,
> and easy to clean and maintain.
>
> Here is a link to a site that sells the "Solder Popper"
> http://www.action-electronics.com/desolder.htm
> Just scroll down the page to the GC Electronics Heated De-Solder Pump ad.
> There is a picture and description.
>
> I have no affiliation with either Action-Electronics or GC Electronics.
> Just passing along what works for me.
>
> 73... Frank - W6NEK
>
>
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David A. Belsley
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