YIHUA929D-V Electric Desoldering Soldering Iron Solder Sucker Desoldering Pump with Shorter Charging Handle and Desoldering Nozzles 1.0mm 1.2mm for Through-Hole Desoldering

This was a time saver of a device!I am pretty good with soldering electronics "larger" i guess, like RC cars, and real car electronics, fixing vacuums etc. I have never really replaced any chips on a board or what not, but I was challenged with replacing the thumb stick sensors for my SCUF Reflex FPS Controller.I quickly learned that my soldering station was not the best suit for this and found this perfect device! - it heats the solder up to a working point and then you plunge it away to remove the old components.Then, when you are installing the new ones, you use your regular iron to get it started, and this cleans it all up!It does take a few tries to get the hang of it and actually wait for a proper warm up. and I would advise to let it run and warm up for like 20mins, as there is some burn off from the factory. (they do advise you several times about this smoke burn off with tags, etc.)I am now confident that I can repair even more electronics now that I have this tool!

First, I like and trust this brand: I've had a soldering station from them for over a year and it's great, holding up well, use it a lot.This solder sucker works quite well. Much better than the older style with the rubber bulb. I added an inline power switch to the cord and mounted a soldering iron stand to my bench. So, this tool is always handy and ready to go. I use it more often than I expected. I still use a regular solder sucker and/or wick for some stuff, especially if regular soldering iron is already hot. This one does take a couple minutes to heat up, but it has plenty of heat (and thermal mass), so it works fine, even on heavy duty switch terminals for example.

This YiHua desoldering iron is a pretty solid tool. It's super easy to use and heats up quickly, melting solder in a flash. The metal tip is a big improvement over those teflon ones that always seem to burn or melt. Plus, it's easy to clean and doesn't clog up easily. For it's current price point, it's a good middle-ground option between those cheap solder suckers and the pricier desoldering guns.Now, here's the thing: it works way better than those manual solder suckers, but it doesn't have the super-powerful suction I was hoping for. For components with two leads, it usually gets the solder out in one go. But sometimes it takes a few tries, even with through-hole contacts.With bigger components, like transistors or capacitors, you'll probably need to do several cycles of melting and sucking to get all the solder out. Holding it on the joint for longer helps melt the solder thoroughly, but be careful not to overheat the component.I didn't have any issues with the tip fitting over different sized leads, from tiny resistors to larger transistors and capacitors. It works best on two-lead components because the leads can move freely as the solder melts. With three-lead components, it's a bit trickier.Overall, this tool is definitely a step up from a basic solder sucker, but don't expect the same vaccum as one one a complete rework station. If you're looking for a decent, affordable desoldering tool, this one gets the job done, just be prepared to put in a bit of extra work on those stubborn joints.---Product: YiHua 929D-V Electric Desoldering Soldering Iron Solder Sucker Desoldering Pump with Shorter Charging Handle and Desoldering Nozzles 1.0mm 1.2mm for Through-Hole DesolderingASIN: B094ZCRXMN

I've soldered for years and was modifying a PS5 Controller for my son. the usual solder gun with a desolder pen was no working. didn't really need to upgrade to a full blown desoldering station. let me tell you this desolder gun works!I was very impressed with how well it works, and the accessories sent with the kit, make a it a no brainer.If your on the fence at all, don't be! Happy with the Quality and value of this purchase! not my first piece of equipment from them. would buy again.

I used this to fix PS5 stick drift by switching out the joysticks for TMR Electromagnetic Joystick. It did the job but not without drawbacks.1. Get a soldering kit. Preferably one with flux, solder wire, copper wic, brass sponge and tweezers.2. Also something to hold the circuit board. ie: a mount with clips.3. Do this in a well ventilated area. The fumes are toxic.4. Turn on the solder and let it burn off the treatment for 20 minutes or until you don’t see smoke anymore.5. If you have trouble removing original solder, add some of your own to help it melt and suck it up better.6. Use 99% rubbing alcohol ISP and a tooth brush to clean any mess.7. Watch videos on how to solder and how to replace PS5 joysticks to help you. You’re gonna need it.8. This gets really hot. Don’t get burned!9. Do the math on how much it’ll cost you to fix it yourself and compare it to the cost to have a pro do it. This is tedious and a pain. Research!!!I fixed two controllers and did calibrations and it worked!!!

Oh my gosh this solder sucker is awesome. It works as advertised and is super easy to use. Great product now time will tell how long it will last but for onesies twosies this is great