[Elecraft] Re: OT: Removing Solder Through Plated Through Holes

[Mike S]

At 07:53 PM 12/30/2008, Mel Farrer wrote...
>I would like to add a comment on removing solder from SMT via 
>holes.  There are three methods and the first two have been 
>discussed.  I have found as the technology gets better, smaller, the 
>plated through holes also get really small.  Like 0.020 or 
>smaller.  Solder suckers have a very difficult time pulling the solder 
>up.

There is no need to remove solder from SMT via holes. It's only 
necessary for the holes used by through-hole components.