[sdiy] Desolder Station?

[epeasant at telusplanet.net]

>I should have been clearer - I'm not interested in wick, bulbs, suckers, or
blowtorches; I want a DESOLDER STATION with a vacuum pump, one that's dependable,
easy to clean, and not the cheapest or most expensive.  I have A LOT of desoldering
to do.  
>
I have used some Pace desoldering stations, some Ungar desoldering stations,
as well as one that I built myself, plus a few assorted others, and found them
all to be pretty much comparable. If I was looking for another desoldering station,
I would just find a good brand name unit on Ebay and get myself a deal.

BTW, I have found that a REAL desoldering station is FAR, FAR superior to solder
wick, cheap rubber bulbs, or solder suckers. The little rubber bulbs are absolutely
useless IMO, and while they can be OK for small jobs, the wick and suckers just
don't hack it for big jobs or multi-layer boards.

Take care,
Doug

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