How do I clean and take care of my desoldering tools?

24 Mar 2023

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Desoldering is a dirty task. When using our DR desoldering tool, it is recommended that you have a spare "tube", clean and set to go during the day. Simply unscrew the green end piece of the gun, remove it from the handle, take the tube off and replace it with the new one. This will allow you to continue working without stopping. Put aside 5-10 minutes at the end of a shift to use the extraction rod to take out the baffle and the filter in the glass or stainless steel tubes.

Take a small wire brush and gently brush the solder off the baffle into a trash receptacle or hazardous waste container (if using leaded solder). Replace the baffle to the mark on the tube and insert a new white filter. You should periodically check the secondary filter at the front (or back, depending on model) of the desoldering pump. Replace it when it looks dirty (discolored).

It is also a good idea to use the supplied drill bit tool to clean out the desoldering nozzles that you use to prevent buildup and clogging. The amount of useage your desoldering tool gets will determine the frequency of cleaning. Please see the manual for additional recommendations.

1620, 24 Mar 2023 , Hand Soldering