What tools do I need to desolder?
Desoldering tools and materials include the following:
- Solder wick.
- Heat guns, also called hot air guns.
- Desoldering pump.
- Removal alloys.
- Removal fluxes.
- Heated soldering tweezers.
- Various picks and tweezers for tasks such as pulling at, holding, removing, and scraping components.
Can you use a heat gun to desolder?
A very simple technique consists in using a heat gun to heat the area where the component is located. After a few seconds, you can easily remove the component. This technique is not very sophisticated as it tends to desolder all the components located in the area.
How hard is it to desolder?
Desoldering may seem overwhelming and complicated at first, but it’s actually easier than it looks. Once you learn all of the steps to do it, you’ll be desoldering all of the switches confidently with ease.
What is a good temperature to desolder?
Most guides recommend starting with the lowest temperature that will work in a short amount of time. This is a matter of opinion, but generally no less than 260°C (500°F). The following factors will greatly affect desoldering performance: The type of solder used (lead-free requires higher temperatures)
What temperature should I use for desoldering?
Leaded solder has a lower melting point than lead-free solder, and thus can be desoldered at a lower temperature….What temperature should you desolder at?
| Device | Setting |
|---|---|
| Soldering iron | 330 to 360°C (630 to 680°F) |
| Hot air rework station | 350 to 380°C (660 to 720°F), with low to medium airflow. |
Do you need flux to Desolder?
You will need to add your own flux as you desolder. Unfluxed wick has a part number that starts with 1830 through 1833.
Can you use super glue instead of solder?
There is no good substitute for soldering. No glue made will conduct electricity or hold as well as solder.
What is the difference between PVC and metal boxes?
Metal electrical boxes were used long before plastic (PVC) electrical boxes were introduced to the market. Ultra-strong, fireproof, and incapable of being melted, metal boxes offer the greatest level of security for all electrical wiring applications. When stressed, plastic boxes can twist.
Can you bend plastic electrical boxes?
Even when slightly stressed, plastic boxes can twist. With enough stress, plastic boxes will distend. Even hammering the plastic box to the stud the wrong way can twist the box out of shape. Metal electrical boxes have no such problem: It is virtually impossible to bend or crush metal electrical or junction boxes.
What is the difference between metal and plastic cases?
Plastic cases are electrically insulated whereas metals are good conductors so plastic boxes, unlike a metal box, would not need to be grounded. Grounding a metal box takes more time and expense.
Why choose metal electrical boxes?
Metal electrical boxes were used long before plastic (PVC) electrical boxes were introduced to the market. Ultra-strong, fireproof, and incapable of being melted, metal boxes offer the greatest level of security for all electrical wiring applications.