[R-390] re: neat tool (OT)

[Jim Shorney]

The Hakkos are nice, I use one at work. You've GOT to keep it clean, don't let the tip clog. We have a wire 
cleaning tool that you run down through the tip every so often, I do it frequently. Very frequently. When it 
sucked poorly, I found I had to take the pump diaphragms out (easy to do) and clean the accumulated flux 
off with alchohol. It really sucked after that! :)  You also need to loosen the tip up now and then, or it will 
become one with the heater. Wish I had one at home, but a bit pricey for me.

73

-Jim
NU0C

On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:59:30 -0600, DW Holtman wrote:

>The Hakko also works great on tube circuits. It does not destroy components 
>or tube sockets. Try it. You might need a nozzle with a bigger opening.
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "wli" <wli98122 at yahoo.com>
>
>> Friend brought by a Hakko 808 desoldering tool for me to evauate tonight. 
>> It's a hand-held AC powered vacuum desoldering tool that looks perfect for 
>> removing PC board components.