[volt-nuts] 3458A - To Modify or Not To Modify?

[Bob Smither]

J. L. Trantham wrote:

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> Solder suckers and desolder braid have been my tools.  I'll have to also
> look at the possibility of adding a 'vacuum' type desolder iron.  I have a
> real cheapie that uses only a bulb that I have never been particularly fond
> of but perhaps I could hook it up to an external vacuum then trigger the
> vacuum at the appropriate time.

I have a Pace vacuum desoldering station that has served for many years. 
  Recently it seems to have lost its "oomph" and I bought a Hakko 808 unit:

   http://www.frys.com/product/2760813?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

A little pricey, but I have been very happy with the Hakko unit.

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