[Elecraft] KSB2 screw up --

[Dale Putnam]

One must be cautious with the solder suckers... have done extensive tests with static discharge from them, and it is well above most active circuit ability to withstand. In other words... using a solder sucker on today's smt will more than even odds pop the circuit in question.So if the socket being taken out, is in any fashion connected to a junction of any type.... be very aware that upon power up, that particular junction may not act like it is expected to... but much more like a smoked and toasted junction.   

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Dale - WC7S in Wy
 > From: ei6iz.brendan at gmail.com
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:12:51 +0100
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSB2 screw up --
> 
> I have always had great results with the simple Spring loaded solder
> suckers that you use with your normal iron. 
> There is a bit of technique in using them effectively and it's important
> to keep the solder sucker well cleaned. In addition to this do ensure
> it's lubricated once in a while and replace the tip when it gets worn.
> 
> If using a spring loaded sucker spend some time practising on old PCB
> boards to perfect your technique before using it on stuff that matters.
> An added bonus to this practice is that it's an opportunity to add free
> stock to your junk box.
> 
> Solder wick has it's place too, one trick with solder wick is to ensure
> that it's not exposed to the air too much when not in use as this seems
> to degrade the flux somewhat, so wind excess back into the holder and
> don't be too stingy about the amount you chop off to start on the next
> bit of the job.
> 
> 
> 73
> Brendan EI6IZ 
> 
> On Tue, 2011-09-13 at 13:37 -0700, Wayne Conrad wrote:
> > I don't think anyone has mentioned my favorite "fix the goof" soldering 
> > tool, a great big vacuum desoldering pump.  I use a Soldapult Deluxe 
> > that usually cleans the holes right out, without the foul language that 
> > solder braid seems to need.  Do the experts prefer solder braid, or is 
> > that just where the conversation led?
> > 
> > 73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA
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> 73
> Brendan EI6IZ 
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