Solus Troubleshooting Results

[Hugo Haesaert]

Hi Chris and All !

To clear holes that are closed up with solder, on single side that 
is, a cheap trick that i've used a lot is just to stick a sharpened 
pencil in the heated solder .  Also works with a steel point .  And 
most useful on those pesky solder eyes .  Molten solder won't stick 
to graphite or steel .  Care should always be taken not to overcook 
the pads, lest they detatch themselves from the substrate .

That Radio Shack device, the desoldering iron with the rubber bulb is 
cheap and cheerful, works well, but gets very hot as it's not temp 
regulated :  pad lifting !  It's also easy to burn oneself, been 
there :)

Also, don't forget that drops of molten solder give deep burns when 
they hit the skin .  Tube blowers, take care :)

Happy desoldering :)


Keep 'em oscillating :)


Hugo
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