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 Desoldering

Satisfied with this solder sucker. Heat level is sufficient, heats up quickly, not too large so it is easy to hold, pump vacuum seems fine, effectively removes solder, nozzles unscrew easily.

My step-son's Switch controller needed a new joystick. As an amateur electronics kit builder, I figured, "no problem", but there were 14 pins needing to be un-soldered. I've used a solder-sucker before, but this looked like it might be too much work for what I had. This tool served as both the soldering iron and sucker at the same time, so no switching back-and-forth. For this reason, it would be worth the price if I expected to use it often. For me, it will probably get used only very occasionally, but it's nice to keep with the other DIY electronic tools just in case. It was easy to clean out the bits, and at came with three extra tips, though I haven't needed any others than the one installed. It had enough power to melt the solder on both sides of the PCB, and sucked it right through the hole, needing to be re-applied on only a few of the 14 pins. It's handle was very ergonomic, fitting my hand well, making it easy to de-solder and trigger the suction with one hand. The only problem that took getting used to was holding the tip against the PCB. The spring action of the piston tended to make the tip bounce off of the board, preventing the suction from working. Some careful pressure solved that problem with a few tries.

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 Desoldering ASIN: B094ZCRXMN

Comes with different size tips. This is perfect for de-soldering components from a circuit board. It even worked for metal mounting tabs, like on slide switches. Easy to use. Small sponge and stand are included. Worth the money.

I'm in the process of deconstructing an old radio for restoration. This solder sucker works perfectly on printed circuit boards and leave the circuit board traces intact. It also works for point to point wiring. Cleaning it is easy and it is a good value...it may just save having to repair a circuit board from a bad desoldering attempt. The size is small enough to get into fairly tight spaces. The spring mechanism is a little stout to use but the amount of suction provided is really good. There is no temperature control, so you do have to be careful on some parts like diodes, transistors and IC's

Great desoldering tool! I used it to repair joysticks on a PS5 edge controller. Worked perfectly!

The Yihua 9290-V Electric Desoldering Iron offers a significant improvement over copper braid (wick) and manual, non heated solder suction methods. As an experienced electronic bench technician, I have often had problems removing all of the solder from the legs of transistors, capacitors, resistors and other devices mounted via through-holes in circuit boards. I have found that there is often no substitute for a heated solder sucking device such at the Yihua unit. Heat output is very good, even for melting and removing larger solder blobs. If removing solder from very fine or extremely heat sensitive devices, there are outboard, plug-in adjustable power reduction devices, similar to light dimmers, that can be used to reduce the tip temperature of the desoldering unit as needed. Also, having a removable, replaceable tip is a definite advantage. The solder sucker portion is easily removed from the heating section of the iron and emptied. Invest in some silicon oil to keep the O-ring and inside barrel of the solder sucker lubricated. This will optimize the sucking action of the unit by reducing internal friction, and it will greatly extend its useful life. As other reviews have mentioned, the Yihua Desoldering Iron puts out a notable quantity of smoke when it is first powered up. Place it outside in non-flammable surroundings when first powering it up for ten minutes or so or until the unit no longer smokes (and don't breathe in the smoke, just to be safe). Once this is done, the unit should no longer smoke when you plug it in, later. The Yihua 9290-V Desoldering Iron has been working well for me. Recommended.

So, at this price point, it's a decent working device. I bought 4 different "budget" desoldering pumps, and they are ALL EXACTLY THE SAME. EXACTLY THE SAME! Just different colored plastic. I've been using this model constantly everyday. (Along with the other 3) as I do a lot of component changes on pcb boards. It works ok, but already having problems with the suction. They tell you to clean the O rings on a regular basis, but they are actually wearing out. One of the biggest problems with "budget" devices like this and clone soldering stations are most of the parts needed for replacement after long use are not available. (i.e. ceramic heating elements, O rings) like with the more "standard" and more expensive brands. There are tips available, but you cannot replace the ceramic element if it burns out, and so far I dont see replacement O rings available. For the price, I guess its a throw away device. I dont know how long it will last, time will tell. At least if this one burns out, I have the other 3 as backups.