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Howard_Casto:
Eh I put a piece of 1/4 thick plastic electrical line conduit on mine. Doesn't heat up... too thick to melt. It's hard to estimate the cost as it was scrap, but going by the linear foot maybe a dollar retail? You guys overthink things sometimes. ;)

yotsuya:

--- Quote from: Howard_Casto on August 12, 2015, 12:19:34 pm ---Eh I put a piece of 1/4 thick plastic electrical line conduit on mine. Doesn't heat up... too thick to melt. It's hard to estimate the cost as it was scrap, but going by the linear foot maybe a dollar retail? You guys overthink things sometimes. ;)

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You know what site you're on, right? >:D

jennifer:

--- Quote from: Howard_Casto on August 12, 2015, 12:19:34 pm ---Eh I put a piece of 1/4 thick plastic electrical line conduit on mine. Doesn't heat up... too thick to melt. It's hard to estimate the cost as it was scrap, but going by the linear foot maybe a dollar retail? You guys overthink things sometimes. ;)

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**Jennifer thinks about this....Hmmm (That's my think noise, Giggle)

vwalbridge:
So, of course I'd really love to own a Hakko FR300 Desoldering Tool

However, I just can't justify that kind of cost this early in my monitor capping career.

I already own one a basic Solder Sucker

But I'm wondering if a Desoldering Pump with Heater or a Desoldering Iron with sucker bulb would be better.

I actually really like the Desoldering Pump with Heater because it's just like a soldering iron and the price is great at $15.

I've seen others use the sucker bulb version but I don't like how the sucker is at a 90 degree angle to your grip. Could be awkward.

Suggestions?

pbj:
One of these days I'll buy the cheapie desoldering iron with the bulb from Radio Shack, drill a hole in the bulb, and run a line to an aquarium pump. It's just ghetto enough to work.

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