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Clogged desoldering station

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FlyingHacker:
I have one of those Chinese desoldering stations ZD-985. Generally it has been fine for the price, and I have used it to repair all manner of equipment.

Now the main tube inside the tip of the gun is clogged and I don't see to be able to get it unclogged with one of the reamer tools that comes with it.

Any suggestions? Drill bit? The clog is about 2/3 the way in from the tip to the little tube that catches the solder.

Thanks.

helius:
Yes, you can use a drill bit of the correct diameter in a pin vise. Solder is so soft that you can turn the drill manually and it will scrape it out.
You could also put the desoldering gun in a bench vise and the drill bit in a brace. Up to you, really. Just don't use an electric drill :palm:

Armadillo:
Remove the Glass and the front black rubber [slightly pry it]
Power on the desoldering station until the tip is hot [about 10 mins].
use another soldering iron to heat the tube from inside while you use the cleaning tools to poke it through.
The solder will completely melt and easy to poke through.
No need use drill bit.



FlyingHacker:
Thanks, guys. Will try.

Samogon:
Was going to write exactly as Armadillo said. :)
Had to clean exactly the same gun.
I have figured out that when desoldering massive blobs better to pull trigger little bit longer to let it suck all solder out of tube. And dont turn off until you sure it is empty.

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