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Desoldering and Rework Kit

Sucker, wick, flux, tip cleaner and cleaner — the small tools that undo mistakes and salvage parts.

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Shopping set · 6 items

Desoldering and Rework Kit

You do not need a desoldering station to fix mistakes. A spring-loaded sucker for the bulk of the solder, wick for the last film, flux to make both work, and alcohol to clean up afterwards handle almost every through-hole repair a hobbyist meets.

1. Sucker

VIRALLOY Solder Sucker

One pull removes most of the solder from a through-hole joint.

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2. Wick + flux

TOWOT Solder Wick & Flux Kit

Lifts the last film of solder so the lead comes free without prying at the pad.

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3. Flux

Kester 951 No-Clean Flux Pen

Revives old, flux-starved solder so it flows again.

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4. Tip cleaner

Hakko 599B Brass Tip Cleaner

A clean tip transfers heat; a dirty one makes every removal slow.

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5. Cleaner

MG Chemicals 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol

Removes the sticky residue wick and flux leave behind.

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6. Third hand

Kaisiking Helping Hands with Magnifier

Holds the board while one hand works the iron and the other the sucker.

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Why these 6 items

Sucker and wick are not alternatives; they are a sequence. The sucker pulls most of the solder off a through-hole joint in one pull; the wick then lifts the thin film that is left so the lead comes free without prying. Our solder sucker vs wick comparison explains when each shines.

Flux is what most people miss. Old solder has lost its flux and does not flow; a stroke from the pen revives it so the sucker gets a clean pull and the wick actually wicks. Keep the tip clean on brass wool between joints — a dirty tip transfers heat badly and makes every removal slower.

Finish with isopropyl alcohol to clean the residue, especially after wick, which leaves a sticky film that attracts dust. Add this kit to any iron; it is the second thing to buy after the iron itself.

Read the full guide: How to desolder.

Frequently asked questions

Solder sucker or wick — which should I buy first?

Both are cheap enough to buy together, which is why this set exists. If it must be one: the sucker for through-hole work, the wick for surface-mount and for cleaning pads.

Why will the solder not come off even with the sucker?

Usually the joint is not fully molten when you trigger the sucker, or the solder has no flux left. Add flux, give the iron a moment longer, and trigger while the iron is still on the joint.