wick + pump work ok, although heat transfer can be an issue sometimes if you don't have a clean iron and use flux.
-Pete On Feb 28, 2010, at 8:57 PM, rocko wrote: > What are you using to de-solder? > Pump or wick? > > I use the wick with pretty good results. > > > On Sun, 2010-02-28 at 22:38 -0500, juliorz wrote: >> >> I am experiencing problems with a board that I design using >> KICAD. >> >> >> >> It is almost impossible to remove all solder from a hole. I am >> wondering if I have enough clearance between >> >> >> >> the component lead and hole. Even after I use heat to remove the >> component, getting all the solder out of the >> >> >> >> empty hole is very difficult using traditional industry techniques. >> >> >> >> >> >> I am wondering if there is an error in the libraries and the >> specification for the holes or if this is an issue to do >> >> >> >> with the manufacturing company that is making the boards for me?? >> >
