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

Fri May 30 10:47:01 2003

The pump snaps right out.  The process is described on the back of the 
cardboard packing sheet it come in.  For those who threw the packaging 
away: cock the pump (i.e., depress the plunger), press down on the black 
plunger top with the thumb and, while continuing to press, pull it outward 
away from the handle housing.  It may take a bit of pressure, but don't 
worry.  The pump will pull away from the top.  Then just lift it out. 
Replacing it ought be self evident.

  My experience with the Solder Popper is that it really requires very 
little care.

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy

--On Thursday, May 29, 2003 9:32 PM -0700 Bob Tellefsen 
<[email protected]> 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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David A. Belsley
Professor of Economics