[Elecraft] Upgrade question

[Sam Morgan]

Joe Planisky wrote:
> Hi Jim,
> 
> I've had good results using a GC Electronics "Solder Popper" (part #  
> 12-2157).  It's a 30W soldering iron with a built-in spring loaded  
> solder sucker.  While it's certainly not equal to something like a  
> Hakko 808, it's adequate for occasional use.  And at less than $40,  
> it's about 1/4 the cost.
> 
I made a homebrew version of that using:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062731
removed the rubber bulb and added a piece of clear tubing and:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062745
total cost about $20.00

I used it for removing the 14 xtals in my K2 just a few weeks ago
worked just fine. If you have a little solder left in the hole that doesn't want 
to come out (after the xtal is removed) just add a little solder to the hole, 
then use the sucker again, and it will remove it all, resulting in a clean hole.

-- 
GB & 73
KA5OAI
Sam Morgan
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