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| name = De-soldering gun <!-- Name of the item. --> | |name=De-soldering gun <!-- Name of the item. --> | ||
| image = DuratoolGun.jpg <!-- Image of the item. Leave with placeholder image if none exists. --> | |image=DuratoolGun.jpg <!-- Image of the item. Leave with placeholder image if none exists. --> | ||
| model = Unknown <!-- Model --> | |model=Unknown <!-- Model --> | ||
| category = Equipment <!-- Main category. Please leave alone to keep item in this category --> | |category=Equipment <!-- Main category. Please leave alone to keep item in this category --> | ||
| subcat = Electronics<!-- Sub-category if one exists. Please check main listing to see other categories contained within the main one --> | |subcat=Electronics<!-- Sub-category if one exists. Please check main listing to see other categories contained within the main one --> | ||
| status = | |status=Good working order | ||
| consumables = Unknown <!-- Any items used up in normal operation, such as; ink, paper, saw-blades, cutting disks, oil, etc.. --> | |consumables=Unknown <!-- Any items used up in normal operation, such as; ink, paper, saw-blades, cutting disks, oil, etc.. --> | ||
| accessories = Unknown <!-- Any items associated with the equipment but not consumable, such as; drill bits, safety gloves, goggles, etc.. --> | |accessories=Unknown <!-- Any items associated with the equipment but not consumable, such as; drill bits, safety gloves, goggles, etc.. --> | ||
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| trainlink = Unknown <!-- If training is required, provide a link to training signup or contact page. Otherwise leave blank. --> | |trainlink=Unknown <!-- If training is required, provide a link to training signup or contact page. Otherwise leave blank. --> | ||
| acnode = | |acnode=no | ||
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| origin = Unknown <!-- If via pledge, please link to the completed pledge page on the wiki --> | |origin=Unknown <!-- If via pledge, please link to the completed pledge page on the wiki --> | ||
| location = <!-- Floor, room/zone and location within that area --> | |location=Ground floor, general circulation area, electronics bench<!-- Floor, room/zone and location within that area --> | ||
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[[File:Desoldering_gun.jpg|thumb|The desoldering gun, as seen on the Hackspace workbench]] | |||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Revision as of 20:11, 4 June 2013
| De-soldering gun | |
|---|---|
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| Model | Unknown |
| Sub-category | Electronics |
| Status | Good working order |
| Consumables | Unknown |
| Accessories | Unknown |
| Training link | Unknown |
| ACnode | no |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Location | Ground floor, general circulation area, electronics bench |
Background
This piece of equipment was bought from the this pledge.
Maintenence
When using the auto de-soldering pump please clean it BEFORE use, making sure it's cool enough to do so.
To release the filter barrel, pull down the latch at the back of the gun, similar to how you'd cock a pistol.
The barrel needs to be pulled towards the back of the gun and should come out with little force. Be very careful NOT to snap the plastic bit at the front!
If there is debris blocking the conical part of the spring, use the heat gun and melt the solder away, it should come out easily.
Filter emptying video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dezW2QqewLE
Spares
Spare filters and tips were taped to the side of the machine, but don't seem to be around anymore (see below)
They are in one of the electronics drawers.
Looked like it hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. The filter was unrecognisable and the tip was pretty battered. I gave it a clean out, replaced the filter and switched out the tip.
This is where the spares live:
Buy more spares here: http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?sku=SD0138494
