[R-390] THIS REALLY SUCKS!!!!

[Charles Steinmetz]

Tisha wrote:

>I also own a Hakko 808, it is a pretty good desoldering tool.
>
>If you own one get the spare parts that include a replacement heater
>element and the little black diaphragm pumps and some spare tips. On the
>old Weller station usually the tips would plug up and we ended up drilling
>those out to clear the blockage.

The Hakkos typically come with a cleaning wire (just a steel wire 
that you poke into the tip every now and then while it's hot to keep 
it clear).  A good idea for any desoldering tool.

Hakko makes other desoldering tools, including the fabulous FM-204:

<http://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_fm204.html>

Improved suction, very tight temperature control, faster recovery, 
handle can be used with or without pistol grip, station supports 
other tools (for soldering, soldering/desoldering surface mount 
components, etc.), and it can be used for nitrogen-shielded soldering 
for the ultimate in surgically clean joints.  It is considerably more 
expensive than the 808.

Best regards,

Charles