[Elecraft] K2 A to B mods parts removal - solder popper

Fri May 30 06:54:01 2003

No secrets... Just follow the instructions on the cardboard backing. If you 
don't hold it the way they illustrate, it is more difficult. Push the 
plunger down until it latches. Then, holding it the way shown, press harder 
with your thumb and lift slightly with your thumb against the plunger. 
You'll note that there are a couple of ridges on the plunger where your 
thumb rests to give you some lifting friction. The whole blue body must 
move forward slightly before it will lift. When it is removed, it separates 
at the split line just forward of the white button.

73, Ken K3IU
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At 12:32 AM 5/30/03, Bob Tellefsen wrote:

>Just received my Popper too, and have the same question.
>Can't seem to get the pump out without fear of breaking something.
>It is in there tight.
>Anyone know the secret?
>73, Bob N6WG
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [email protected]
>[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Phil Wheeler
>Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 1:53 PM
>To: Richard Stasiak
>Cc: [email protected]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 A to B mods parts removal - solder popper
>
>
>Richard Stasiak wrote:
>
> >Well to get to my point.  A few weeks ago I got some advice from fellow
>Elecrafters on the GC Solder Popper.  I picked up one of these babies from
>Jameco (# 19254) for $26.95 US.  I have nothing but rave reviews on this
>item.
> >
>
>I just received mine in the mail.  Looks easier to use and maintain than
>my Hakko 808.
>
>Question: Instructions say "Periodically clean the pump by taking it out
>and unscrewing the bottom cover".  I see the bottom cover, but how do
>you "take out" the pump?
>
>Phil
>
>
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