What is a desoldering pump?
A desoldering pump is a vaccum pump that sucks molten solder from soldered wires or printed circuit boards. It is used in the disassembly and repair of electronic and electrical devices.Bulb TypesThe most simple and basic desoldering pump is a hand-held bulb. Squeeze the bulb to remove air from the bulb and melt the solder. Release the bulb to suck the molten solder inside the pump.Hand PumpsSimple spring-loaded hand desoldering pumps work like a reverse bicycle pump. To use this type of pump, press down on the cylinder actuator. When the solder is melted, release the actuator to create a vacuum to draw the solder inside the pump.Foot-ActuatedSome higher-end pumps use an electrical and mechanical system to create a sudden suction to pull molten solder inside the pump when you press a foot switch. This type of pump is designed for higher volume use than hand pumps.Iron MountedSome commercial soldering irons, like those from Weller, offer iron-mounted desoldering pumps for one-handed des
