Here’s the solder sucker and iron in a single unit.
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/TENMA-21-8240-/21-8240
I have one of these and it is much easier to use than a separate sucker and iron or the iron with the attached pump.
Do I really need Desoldering for replacing resistors/caps?
Here’s the solder sucker and iron in a single unit. http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/TENMA-21-8240-/21-8240 I have one of these and it is much easier to use than a separate sucker and iron or the iron with the attached pump. |
Eddy, gs5556 obviously has experience with the very units you wish to modify. I would take his advice very seriously. Soldering is not a very difficult skill, but it is a skill. I would not start on something which is towards the difficult end of the spectrum. Soldering fumes are not that bad, but not that good, either. It would be a good idea to do it outside or with a fan sweeping the fumes away. Also, there are several types of solder - make sure that you are using a solder which is suitable for electronics (typically resin core), otherwise you risk corrosion which may kill your ARC. Also, make sure that the solder sucker has a high temperature tip. Back in the day, some were made with teflon, which is not a good choice for anything more than 460 F, because teflon can begin to decompose at that temperature, and the decomposition products are bad, bad. Don't want to put you off, because modifying good equipment is the best route to great equipment. But, it is a skill, and good equipment makes it a lot easier. If you are doing just the one piece, you might want to get a good tech to do it in his spare time. If he will let you watch, you can learn and take pride in being involved in the upgrade. |
Thank you very much everyone for many good advice. Wow, I guess I will have to put a hold on recap, seem like very difficult to me. I guess I can do some resistors with no problem. Do I search for "Audio repair" online for a good qualify LOCAL tech do to recap for me or should I use any other words. I don’t really want to ship it to somewhere else if I don’t have to and also I can ask him if I can watch him while he do the job and can learn from him. |