Soldering question

[c_hegge]

Re: Soldering question

The problem is actually with the thermometer. It is stuck at 500*C and it stops the iron from heating. My solution was just to short the thermocouple with some wire, so that the gauge says 0 and the heater stays on constantly. It probably runs at more like 600*C now, but I haven't had too many problems with burning traces or anything.

[stj]

Re: Soldering question

you should check that, it's usually a thermocouple that generates a voltage rising with temperature.
very reliable, but sometimes the cable between the iron & base breaks.

what make/model is it?

[jeff6666p]

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I got my pump in today. I put some new solder on the hole with the leg stuck then used the pump, did it on both sides and the leg came out. I did it with the 25w one I have now the hakko one wont be in until tomorrow. What is the way to get ic chips off?

[jeff6666p]

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Thanks for everyone's help.

[JASTECH]

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Jeff, To get ic's off I use my Desoldering Station's hot air gun, turn up temp to what's needed and turn up the pressure also same way. I would of already had the correct nozzle on it, then it will melt both sides of solder, then lift ice out with ESD safe tweezers.

[JASTECH]

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Oopps, sorry Jeff answered for myself. Use your new Hakko and some braided desoldering wire, heat & pull braid over legs.