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πŸ”§ Vastar Solder Wick: 3-Pack Desoldering Wick, 2.5mm Width, 1.5m Length Review

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Description of πŸ”§ Vastar Solder Wick: 3-Pack Desoldering Wick, 2.5mm Width, 1.5m Length

High quality desoldering braid. Unique no clean flux for easy to use. Pure oxygen free copper wire. Geometrically-precise weave. Size of the solder wick: Width 2.5mm, Length 1.5m, Weight 0.4oz.

Reviews

Global ratings 6
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Type of review

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Don't waste money!

This desoldering braid/wick DOES NOT WORK AT ALL - Don't waste your time or money on it! .Extremely disappointed, especially since I'm restoring a vintage amp and now have to wait for a new product.

Pros
  • Inspires confidence
Cons
  • I vaguely remember

Revainrating 3 out of 5

works if you need a solder wick

Well when I ordered this I thought I hadn't noticed the length I got. I assumed the length would be such that the whole roll would be like complete BUT it wasn't. The overall length of the solder wick easily fits on a reel, which makes me wonder if they did this to make it more profitable and increase sales.

Pros
  • This is amazing
Cons
  • It's ok

Revainrating 1 out of 5

A wick that doesn't exist

Going back to the trademark (NTE) for me. This product does not absorb reliably. It performs surprisingly poorly for what it's supposed to do. It's noticeably weaker weave than the other wicks, but I don't care if it works and this one doesn't. It looks like it's been sprayed with repellent. Hold a solder wick, place a hot soldering iron on it and this product will not solder.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Unreliable

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not what I thought

I'm new to soldering I bought this thinking it was solder wire I had no idea there was such a thing as a solder wick and I am me pretty sure it will work As for intended use, the description misled me and now I'm sticking with it as the return cost is almost the same as the original purchase. I recommend always reading the reviews before ordering to make sure you're getting what you want

Pros
  • Sturdy finish
Cons
  • I won't say anything

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Additional Thread Required

EDIT: Top notch customer service. They contacted me to offer a replacement or refund. I declined their offer because the wick ended up working well despite the issues I found with it. Definitely worth re-evaluating them and the product. If something flows in them, then it is not enough or it is useless. I always feel like I'll have to add my own thread at some point before the wicking actually starts.

Pros
  • Industry Best
Cons
  • Upgradeable

Revainrating 1 out of 5

You get what you pay for.

I don't know what others have looked at but this is the worst product of its kind I have ever used. And I have been using these products since 1980. I am so dissatisfied that I will use this product as a grounding and bonding agent. I have already re-ordered a product that I have used before with a proven track record. And to my chagrin cheaper. Last year I bought a set of soldering tips from other manufacturers for my Weller soldering station (old school WTCPT) and was very disappointed…

Pros
  • Stylish and modern design
Cons
  • Only available in black