[NJARC] desoldering station - useful??

[Al Klase]

Hi Bill,

I have a Hakko 808, an earlier version of THIS 
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hakko-FR300-05-120V-Desoldering-Gun-Handheld-Through-Hole-Replaces-808/132868156087?epid=1849876948&hash=item1eef8f2ab7:g:kJAAAOSw0d1b-5UR:rk:1:pf:0>. 
It is "The Bomb" for removing through-hole components from PCB's. It 
will suck some solder from a radio-terminal-strip joint, but it's not 
magic, and I don't use it often.  Might be better if you put your iron 
on one side of the joint, and sucked at the other side.

My understanding is that Hakko was the original Japanese brand, and 
there are numerous Chinese copies that use the same design, and 
interchangeable parts.  (There are some really nice 
temperature-controlled soldering irons out there that are Hakko 
knockoffs, and cost next to nothing.  I think they're an good 
alternative to trying to keep Weller stations working. LIKE THIS 
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/60W-Adjustable-Temperature-Controlled-Welding-Soldering-Iron-110V-220V-US-EU/142682355155?hash=item213887f5d3:rk:5:pf:0&var>
Who needs soldering equipment more than the Chinese?)

But I digress.  Found THIS 
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-993A-110V-100W-Electric-Vacuum-Desoldering-Pump-Solder-Sucker-Gun-US-Stock/182840789687?hash=item2a92290ab7:g:VtQAAOSwmS1bQaU~:rk:7:pf:0> 
for a few dollars less:

Al


On 11/30/2018 6:08 PM, William S Zukowski wrote:
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> Does anyone have any experience using a de-soldering station (similar 
> to link below) for restorations?
>
> I know they work well for smaller, pcb, work.  Just wondering if they 
> come with larger tips.  Currently using a
> plunger type sucker.  It works, but stopping after each joint to expel 
> the solder becomes tedious.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Desoldering-Station-Anesty-Professional/dp/B07542D82F/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543618425&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=desoldering+station&psc=1 
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Al Klase – N3FRQ
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