Silicone Nozzle Solder Sucker
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| Silicone Nozzle Solder Sucker | |
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| Obtained | Purchased (April 2025) |
| Location | Electronics Area |
| Team | Electronics |
| Induction Required | No |
| Risk Assessment | Yes, see the assessment |
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Five silicone-nozzled solder suckers were purchased for the grand total of £20 from AliExpress in April 2025. There are a few things to be aware of:
- The silicone tubing wears out. This can be replaced easily. Spare tubing is in a drawer labelled "Solder Sucker - Silicone Tubing". Cut off 10mm or so.
- The suckers occasionally get clogged with solder - Depress the plunger, insert a soldering iron tip into the end, then release the plunger using the button. This will usually clear the blockage.
- The suckers occasionally become slow due to flux accumulating inside the sucker. You can flush this out with isopropyl alcohol, but it will need regreasing. A small amount of bike chain oil is usually fine for this.