ENGINEER SS-02 SOLDER SUCKER review + awful service customer

[technogeeky]

FYI, and for search references:

This appears to be the same part as the "famous" Adafruit solder sucker (part number 1597, link here). They sell this as Professional Silicone Tip Solder Sucker.

I don't have one (yet), but the idea of using the silicone tubing as the tip appeals to me.

[nanofrog]

This appears to be the same part as the "famous" Adafruit solder sucker (part number 1597, link here). They sell this as Professional Silicone Tip Solder Sucker.

It certainly is, and is where I purchased mine (least expensive way to get one in the US AFAIK).

[KL27x]

We had Metcal everything at the PCB factory I worked at, including the Metcal desoldering guns connected to an STSS or MX-500 and shop air. But everyone was also issued an Edsyn Soldapullt DS017LS. Aside from some of the old ladies on first shift, no one bothered with the desoldering guns. A typical job for the Soldapullt was desoldering 400 through-hole terminal block joints due to someone soldering in the wrong ones or soldering them in the wrong positions. That took about 10 minutes.

LOL. My first Edsyn Soldapult (clone) was amazing. IS amazing. Still have it. Only thing I like better so far is my Edsyn Soldapult 3. I have had the same experience with desoldering stations. Edsyn > station in most cases. Even large jobs. Cuz cleaning/maintenance/tip oxidization. A good soldering iron and a good sucker just keep chugging. Just DON'T add flux, if you don't need it. Flux is what gums up the sucker. (And in most cases, you don't need it! Flux DOESN'T increase heat transfer, beyond improving tip to joint contact area in some cases... even with the solder looking crusty and completely non-flowy, the Edsyn will suck it right out, once you get it to temp. It is easier to get good non-fluxed contact with the joint using an iron, over a desoldering gun, so... Edsyn keeps going.. and going.. and going. My Hakko tip operates bone dry the entire time. Still haven't worn one out.

[Ig_sherwood]

I don't have one (yet), but the idea of using the silicone tubing as the tip appeals to me.

This tool is very cool and will last for ever ,just need to replace sometimes the o-ring and add a little bit of lubrifican grease to make it works perfectly.

[rspt1908]

Hello Guys,

May I ask what is the best grease or lubricant for this desoldering pump?

Thank you

[nanofrog]

Silicone grease, such as that you'd use in fishing reels.

[rspt1908]

Thank you nanofrog

Actually I also got a reply from them just earlier.

Maybe they also read this thread and are now allowing shipping of the o-ring with charge from Japan.

They also gave me the dimensions of the o-ring/lip seal which may be helpful for some in this thread. It's 18mm. 

[neslekkim]

would be nice if you copied the youtube link where, so we don't need to type that long thing..

[rspt1908]

would be nice if you copied the youtube link where, so we don't need to type that long thing..

Oh sorry about that. here you go

Maintainance Video:

[rspt1908]

Good day guys,

May I ask if will this locally available o-ring be a suitable substitute? It has a bigger surface contact on the cylinder compared to the polypak/lipseal used in the pump.

Also is silicone grease still safe to use since this o-ring is made of nitrile rubber? 

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/seals-o-rings/2952010/

[nanofrog]

Also is silicone grease still safe to use since this o-ring is made of nitrile rubber? 

Yes.

[eKretz]

Silicone grease is safe on all rubber. But the seal posted above will not work. That type of seal is designed to seal on the O.D. of a shaft, and the one from the solder sucker needs to seal on the I.D. of a tube.

[rspt1908]

Unfortunately it is sold separately. Like it was said in the email, Engineer Tools encourages distributors to carry the spare o rings in their inventory, however, some have yet to do that carrying only the spare silicone tips. For now, they offer shipping the o-ring from their factory in Japan with charge.

[boffin]

The seal itself appears to be 16x18x3mm.  Someone would make a fortune (ok a little money), selling a kit of a small pouch of grease, the seal, and a piece of silicone tube to replace the tip for $10.  If I could source all the parts, I'd be willing to do it, but shipping from Canada is horrible (more expensive than even Australia)

[neslekkim]

So today is 2019 12April.
Is someone selling the silicone tube + the rubber o-ring?

the silicone tubes you find here atleast: https://www.precisehandtools.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74&product_id=116
might be an idea to ask them about the o-rings.

[Free_WiFi]

The seal itself appears to be 16x18x3mm.  Someone would make a fortune (ok a little money), selling a kit of a small pouch of grease, the seal, and a piece of silicone tube to replace the tip for $10.  If I could source all the parts, I'd be willing to do it, but shipping from Canada is horrible (more expensive than even Australia)

Technical specification of this o-ring/seal :
Type : Piston U-Seal
Dimensions :
ID  : 13 mm.
OD : 19 mm.
H   : 3,5 mm.
Link for Piston U-Seal
www.aliexpress.com/item/32891032842.html

The silicon Nozzle/Tube
Dimensions :
ID : 2 mm.
OD : 4 mm.
Link for the silicon Nozzle/Tube :
www.aliexpress.com/item/32858462618.html

[boffin]

I took mine apart at the weekend, cleaned all  the existing goo, covered it with a good spray of jig-a-loo (silicone lubricant), and it works like a charm now.

[nukie]

I have this since October 2012. I have at least 4 suckers in my drawer which I rotate use as I wish. I clean them end of every month. The SS-02 worn out the release trigger. It won't lock. It's made out of aluminium and friction on the stainless plunger shaft chewed the release button. Fortunately I could reverse the trigger so I could get a second life. I don't use it that often anymore. It's a poor designed not for everyday use.

[2X]

Hello,
does anyone find a site/seller that sells the Piston U-Seal?