Decent Heat gun/Desoldering Gun?

[jerryspaghetti]

Can anyone recommend a decent heat gun and desoldering gun for removing chips.

I only dabble in basic repairs so don't really want to fork out hundreds for a Hakko!

Any advice welcomed.

 

[TheDaddy]

This is the one I use and its good , Does need cleaning after each use though (They all do though) :-

80W Desoldering Station 230V 480C Duratool 600mm HG High Performance FREE P&P 5051259165465 | eBay

I have a multi for rework but again this one will do :-

220V 858D Soldering Repair Desoldering Iron Station Hot Air Rework SMD Tool 701160661499 | eBay

As said I dont have this one but mine is simular.

Some will tell you that you need to spend a fortune , I disagree with these people as I am the same as you and dont use it day in and day out and I certainly dont have 1000's to spend like some people.

Hope this helps,

Dave.

TheDaddy2022-05-03 08:22:02

 

[Sefirosu789]

This is the one I use and its good , Does need cleaning after each use though (They all do though) :-

80W Desoldering Station 230V 480C Duratool 600mm HG High Performance FREE P&P 5051259165465 | eBay

I have a multi for rework but again this one will do :-

220V 858D Soldering Repair Desoldering Iron Station Hot Air Rework SMD Tool 701160661499 | eBay

As said I dont have this one but mine is simular.

Some will tell you that you need to spend a fortune , I disagree with these people as I am the same as you and dont use it day in and day out and I certainly dont have 1000's to spend like some people.

Hope this helps,

Dave.

+1

Use the same set up. Just remember to regularly clean the desoldering station.

 

[jerryspaghetti]

Thanks guys, couldn't have asked for a more helpful reply!

 

[cliff_poole]

I've had one of those Duratool ones for about ten years now and it is still doing well. Nice to see they are still being made, means I can still get new nozzels and filters. Check CPC first, sometimes a bit cheaper than ebay although remember their prices are ex vat.

All that said, I've been using an old spring loaded solder sucker this weekend. If you get a good one, they can produce perfectly satisfactory results, just takes a bit of practice.

 

[jerryspaghetti]

I've had one of those Duratool ones for about ten years now and it is still doing well. Nice to see they are still being made, means I can still get new nozzels and filters. Check CPC first, sometimes a bit cheaper than ebay although remember their prices are ex vat.

All that said, I've been using an old spring loaded solder sucker this weekend. If you get a good one, they can produce perfectly satisfactory results, just takes a bit of practice.

Yeah, i've used a spring loaded sucker and solder wick for years up until now. Always done the job albeit very slowly.

The rework heat gun is really what I need to replace a couple of DIPs

 

[cliff_poole]

If using a reflow gun to remove through plated chips, be very careful. The heat can cause the ageing fibreglass to blister internally. Practice on a scrap board first.

 

[jerryspaghetti]

If using a reflow gun to remove through plated chips, be very careful. The heat can cause the ageing fibreglass to blister internally. Practice on a scrap board first.

Cheers, good advice.