Review on 🔧 Optimized Velleman VTDESOL3U Vacuum Desoldering Pump with Built-In 30W Heater by Mike Devine

Excellent quality but no cleaning rod to clean the tip. No extra tips, but the price is worth it. Much, much better than using a desoldering braid (but in some cases you'll still need a braid as it can't be everywhere due to its size. Also, it's 99% soldered, but you may need to get that last bit). braided (applies to any type of these desoldering tools, not just a problem with this particular product) It loses its ability to soak up solder if you don't clean it regularly... With a metal rod in hand, it's very easy when the piston is already solved...and just by pulling...you might need a screwdriver to get under it if you don't have little fingers then the whole yellow cylinder just pops out...very easy to clean. but there is practically no guide for this. TIP: If you're in the process of desoldering and don't have time to clean up... Most of the time you can restore suction temporarily by simply squeezing and releasing the plunger a few times until it's inverted DOWN... If you have big hands, you can You usually do this with one hand... You'll only really want this when you're literally in the middle of a desoldering job and all you need is a good vacuum to finish it... Otherwise, in case you want to take the time, do it easy to clean completely, pull it out as above. If after emptying you still find that the suction is not enough, you can take a thin metal rod (a piece of metal bracket will do) and insert it into the handpiece while it is heating up. and with the yellow cylinder removed... This will allow you to clear any blockage. Of course you have to be very careful because it will be very hot... In most cases you shouldn't have any trouble blocking the main metal pipe if you just keep it clean, but the above procedure works great if you ever do it anyway. .