RE: I think evolution put us at a disadvantage by not giving us three arms.

Note that all wick is not created equal. Best is Chemwick but it has to be fresh. It should come in a plastic wrapper. Once open, keep it in a Ziplock when not in use, ans squish as much air out as possible.

Hakko makes some good desoldering stations. however, believe it or not, if you are good with wick it is easier on one sided boards. A device with a pump is better on two sided boards, especially when plated through holes. On such boards, once you see the solder melt, wait a few more seconds to make sure it is melted all the way through the hole or you won't be able to get the other side. even adding solder results in an air pocket and to clear that you have to literally flood the joint with solder to make it drip from the top.

Also get some 63/37 leaded solder and if you ever see the PBF or anything says lead free solder or ROHS compliant, add some leaded solder to the joint and cook it in before attempting to desolder. This applies to all methods including wick.

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Topic - Desoldering help for beginner. . . . - alaskahiatt 16:14:39 01/24/17 (15)

RE: Desoldering help for beginner. . . . - DHMC 09:25:38 01/25/17 (6)

Do you put flux on the solder joint or on the wick? Thanks. - alaskahiatt 10:05:00 01/25/17 (4)

RE: Do you put flux on the solder joint or on the wick? Thanks. - Jonesy 11:31:15 01/25/17 (3)

Thank you. My experience with the pump was exactly like yours. - alaskahiatt 21:33:31 01/25/17 (2)

RE: Thank you. My experience with the pump was exactly like yours. - JURB 04:04:27 01/26/17 (1)

RE: Thank you. My experience with the pump was exactly like yours. - MannyE 07:31:12 02/02/17 (0)

+1 for flux. Makes big difference. (nt) - Jonesy 09:35:53 01/25/17 (0)

RE: Another vote for the wick - Jeff Starr 19:13:41 01/24/17 (4)

RE: Another vote for the wick - vinnie2 03:52:08 01/25/17 (0)

I think evolution put us at a disadvantage by not giving us three arms. - alaskahiatt 19:42:32 01/24/17 (2)

RE: I think evolution put us at a disadvantage by not giving us three arms. - JURB 02:10:06 01/25/17 (1)

Thanks for all the good points. I assume the reason for the sealed bag - alaskahiatt 10:46:37 01/25/17 (0)

RE: Desoldering help for beginner. . . . - denden11 17:29:04 01/24/17 (2)

Thanks. Since I already tried the pump, I may buy the wick and the - alaskahiatt 18:34:47 01/24/17 (1)

RE: Thanks. Since I already tried the pump, I may buy the wick and the - bcowen 18:59:47 01/24/17 (0)

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RE: I think evolution put us at a disadvantage by not giving us three arms. - JURB 02:10:06 01/25/17 (1)

Thanks for all the good points. I assume the reason for the sealed bag - alaskahiatt 10:46:37 01/25/17 (0)

RE: I think evolution put us at a disadvantage by not giving us three arms.

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