@@GoodwinsPlace I really like this stuff mate. I keep putting if trying stuff but I'm thinking of doing a 60hz master system mod soon. It's supposed to be relatively easy.
From what I can see (based on the time it takes to melt the solder), that thing seems to go well above 420°C so, be careful with very old boards. The key with desoldering pumps is to keep them clean, very clean.
Yeah it is a hot iron, probably a lot hotter than a 40w as it was advertised. I've used it a few times since filming this and as long as you are careful it is pretty good desoldering pump to use. I recapped an arcade monitor chassis in half the time it would have normally have taken me. Cheers for watching and commenting.
@@GoodwinsPlace The Anesty ZD-915 would be the next step, it's £70 and works really well for the price. But 70 quid is hard to justify if you're only modding from time to time or you're not selling modded consoles.
£6.95 from CPC Farnell and replacement tips are 50p or so. A great product but the tip on mine wore out fast. Easy and cheap to get a new tip though. It does stink on its first use.
No way, that's even more of a bargain. Couldn't believe the smoke on the first use. Used it a few times since and it has been great. Thanks for watching.
Nice review Craig. I have a separate solder iron and then that pump pen type suction tool, I find that desoldering modern stuff it is practically useless as everything is so tiny...but I probably just need more practice, I have used on on switch and DS consoles, so maybe that's my issue haha, I think flux and a wick is needed for the more complicated stuff. Gonna stick to older tech for practice though from now on, so this tool would be so handy. Great video 👍
If you're doing surface mount take a look at my soldering station video, the heat gun on that is great for the newer consoles and smaller components. Cheers for watching.
Nice review craig buddy 😄 obviously I wouldnt have a clue what to do with one of them lol id defo get a mask on bud when your doing soldering etc.... better to be safe than sorry
I got one of these myself a few months ago and I've used it half a dozen times. It smoked on first use just like yours did, but it has worked consistently well when removing through hole caps etc. Mine has started to get noisy recently, so I don't know how long it will last for.
@@GoodwinsPlace It's the iron making the noise. Still seems to be working OK for now though. Even if it broke tomorrow, I'd still day it was worth £12.99.
Exactly. Everything has an expiry and as long as you get the use out of it then tats good. I'd be tempted to look at what is inside as it can't be that complex.
Stellar idea for a cheap solution. A solder sucker with a soldering iron. just the thing for me.
Apparently you can get them for £7! Which is amazing. Handy tool to have.
Excellent video thanks. I ordered one from Amazon this morning. Should be here today and an absolute bargain ✌️
Handy cheap device. I've since bought a desoldering station but use this from time to time on jobs too.
@@GoodwinsPlace I found some smaller tips on Amazon too. 2 x 1mm and 2 x 1.2mm
great review and great tips / warnings
Thanks for watching. It's still going well, used it yesterday on a Dreamcast control board.
Looks good Craig👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers mate, I know it is a different type of content to most in the community but thought might interest some people.
@@GoodwinsPlace I really like this stuff mate. I keep putting if trying stuff but I'm thinking of doing a 60hz master system mod soon. It's supposed to be relatively easy.
Yeah that's not bad and the composite output on them is easy too. Not quite RGB but better than the RF.
Very informative really enjoyed this
Cheers. It's a bit different to my usual content but do get asked what kit I use and thought I'd share this.
@@GoodwinsPlace the expensive ones you talked about are they the ones that look more like a gun that I've seen channels use?
@@nerdygeezer78 yeah thats the type, you can still get them at a reasonable price, but there are some super high cost ones too.
@@GoodwinsPlace Right makes sense now why they sound like drills, it's the pump
13 quid cant go wrong Craig!
Apparently you can get them for £7! Which is amazing.
Handy little tool.
@@GoodwinsPlace The robbing bstards!!
Amazon prime. Made for impatient idiots like me.
From what I can see (based on the time it takes to melt the solder), that thing seems to go well above 420°C so, be careful with very old boards. The key with desoldering pumps is to keep them clean, very clean.
Yeah it is a hot iron, probably a lot hotter than a 40w as it was advertised.
I've used it a few times since filming this and as long as you are careful it is pretty good desoldering pump to use. I recapped an arcade monitor chassis in half the time it would have normally have taken me.
Cheers for watching and commenting.
@@GoodwinsPlace Seems to be a pretty competent tool indeed, especially at that price point.
Yeah for the money I like it. Can't justify spending the big money just yet. It's just a hobby and will build up to something different later on.
@@GoodwinsPlace The Anesty ZD-915 would be the next step, it's £70 and works really well for the price. But 70 quid is hard to justify if you're only modding from time to time or you're not selling modded consoles.
Thanks will take a look.
Never know might start doing to sell soon, but at the moment I just enjoy working on different systems for my own collection.
£6.95 from CPC Farnell and replacement tips are 50p or so. A great product but the tip on mine wore out fast. Easy and cheap to get a new tip though. It does stink on its first use.
No way, that's even more of a bargain. Couldn't believe the smoke on the first use.
Used it a few times since and it has been great.
Thanks for watching.
Nice review Craig. I have a separate solder iron and then that pump pen type suction tool, I find that desoldering modern stuff it is practically useless as everything is so tiny...but I probably just need more practice, I have used on on switch and DS consoles, so maybe that's my issue haha, I think flux and a wick is needed for the more complicated stuff. Gonna stick to older tech for practice though from now on, so this tool would be so handy. Great video 👍
If you're doing surface mount take a look at my soldering station video, the heat gun on that is great for the newer consoles and smaller components.
Cheers for watching.
Nice review craig buddy 😄 obviously I wouldnt have a clue what to do with one of them lol id defo get a mask on bud when your doing soldering etc.... better to be safe than sorry
😂 thanks mate. Yeah I need to sort some kind of extractor fan ideally.
I got one of these myself a few months ago and I've used it half a dozen times. It smoked on first use just like yours did, but it has worked consistently well when removing through hole caps etc. Mine has started to get noisy recently, so I don't know how long it will last for.
Noisy as in the iron or the pump?
I've recapped an arcade CRT chassis and it was great for that.
@@GoodwinsPlace It's the iron making the noise. Still seems to be working OK for now though. Even if it broke tomorrow, I'd still day it was worth £12.99.
Exactly. Everything has an expiry and as long as you get the use out of it then tats good.
I'd be tempted to look at what is inside as it can't be that complex.