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"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net>: Feb 20 09:48AM -0500 Jim Mueller wrote: > http://www.cde.com/   > Other old time names that are still with us include: > Amphenol http://www.amphenol.com/     Amphenol sold off their older connectors to WPI, who was later bought by 'The Cooper Group'.   -- Never piss off an Engineer!   They don't get mad.   They don't get even.   They go for over unity! ;-)

oldschool@tubes.com: Feb 20 06:37AM -0600 Back in the 70s, I used a red bulb with a special plastic tip that did not melt. They were cheap and did a fair job. Then there was solder wick. That worked well on PC boards, but not real well on terminal strips and tube sockets. Plus is was fairly costly.   So, what's the latest in desoldering gadgets? I need to get something for recapping, and am not sure what to buy. I see both of the (above) are still sold.   One other thing, I should pick up some pot and switch cleaner. I know this has greatly changed due to clean air laws. Where do I even begin getting something that works well, and is not overly priced? (Brand name)? I hope they have not made useless cleaners, like they have done with auto products. (I remember when carb cleaner actually cleaned!!! )   Since it appears that most online stores have a rather large minimum order as well as high shipping fees, I am limited to Radio Shack, unless there is some smaller online source that sells in small quanties, or maybe ebay. But buying online I need to know what I am ordering ahead of time.   I'll be using this almost entirely on 40 to 60 year old tube type electronics.

Foxs Mercantile <jdangus@att.net>: Feb 20 07:46AM -0600 > So, what's the latest in desoldering gadgets?   One of these. <http://www.ebay.com/itm/381865048840>   > One other thing, I should pick up some pot and switch > cleaner.   <https://www.radioshack.com/products/deoxit-d5s-6-spray-contact-cleaner-and-rejuvenator>           -- Jeff-1.0 wa6fwi http://www.foxsmercantile.com

ggherold@gmail.com: Feb 20 06:25AM -0800 > time.   > I'll be using this almost entirely on 40 to 60 year old tube type > electronics.   For through hole type stuff I love my DP-100. It pays to clean up the o-ring every now and then.   George H.

"pfjw@aol.com" <pfjw@aol.com>: Feb 20 06:26AM -0800 > So, what's the latest in desoldering gadgets? > I need to get something for recapping, and am not sure what to buy. I > see both of the (above) are still sold.   Well, you are certainly asking a lot of good questions!   I keep a number of things on the bench - and my wife, entirely unsolicited, purchased a fancy solder & rework station for me with hot air and such. Yes, it is from China, but she even as she is aware of my resistance to things from China, she also a very practical individual, and spending many hundreds vs. less than $80 does appeal. The hot air wand does a great job on boards, and the 'tunable' soldering iron can get hot enough for even 50-50 solder to liquefy.   https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41DXkDJcNwL._SX342_.jpg Is an excellent tool for fine work.   https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0746/4805/products/15SDS002-IHA852-06.jpeg?v=1431988566 What my wife got me.   A bulb is fine in most cases, but manipulating it can be awkward.   Soldering braid is critical for board work.   Note that for years, I got away with a simple 38-watt pencil, a bulb, dental picks and patience. But when I became more seriously involved with audio and boards, I got fancy.   As to pot and switch cleaner - there are several schools of thought on this - and Jeff is a purist. Rather than start a dead debate all over again, DeOxit in the quantities you will use (with care) is just fine.   Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA

"pfjw@aol.com" <pfjw@aol.com>: Feb 20 03:59AM -0800 On Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 7:52:20 PM UTC-5, Rheilly Phoull wrote:   > AFAIK the fuses are to protect the tranny not the load.     Yep. The utility could care less about the load.   Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA

oldschool@tubes.com: Feb 20 06:46AM -0600 On Mon, 20 Feb 2017 03:59:35 -0800 (PST), "pfjw@aol.com" <pfjw@aol.com> wrote:     >Yep. The utility could care less about the load.   >Peter Wieck >Melrose Park, PA   The fuses did not protect the tranny in this case.....

Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com>: Feb 19 11:09PM -0800 On Sun, 19 Feb 2017 20:01:43 -0500, Ralph Mowery >_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED% >26ao%3D1%26asc%3D41376%26meid%3D1df41ef25c634e13aecc63dfc5fc32a9%26pid% >3D100033%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D330731251939   This link should work better (with the tracking info removed): <http://www.ebay.com/itm/272515225036>   -- Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

jack4747@gmail.com: Feb 20 12:40AM -0800 > Geez, I never knew they made such a thing.   > Could you post a URL or two for them. I am not sure how to google for > this sort of thing.   picoscope are ok, but not cheap as ebay chinese crap.   Bye Jack

MJC <gravity@mjcoon.plus.com>: Feb 20 12:24PM In article <no8kacdfgvm17a2jk7q08ho928h5o051q3@4ax.com>, oldschool@tubes.com says...   > Geez, I never knew they made such a thing.   > Could you post a URL or two for them. I am not sure how to google for > this sort of thing.   http://cpc.farnell.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?pageSize=25 &st=pc+scope&catalogId=15002&categoryId=700000027512&langId=69&storeId= 10180

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