Can the vacuum be used as a "Solder Sucker" of sorts in the soldering process?
244480
Yes. There is a special hose attachment that comes with this unit that servers the purpose of a solder sucker. The only thing it lacks is the hotplate for re-flowing. However, X-Tronic does make one with a great price that performs very well. They also have really good customer service so if you have any problems they will be there and respond very quickly.
244481
No. That would result in failure of the pump. The suction accessory if meant to be used as a fume extractor and an SMD part pick up tool with the included attachment. You must buy a solder pump or wick to remove solder.
244482
Solder suckers that use electric vacuum pumps are designed to prevent the sucked solder from being drawn into the vacuum pump. I would never use either the fume extractor attachment nor the pick up tool as a solder sucker because there is nothing in them to stop molten solder from being drawn into the pump. The cost incurred in creating a specialized attachment would likely exceed the price of heated pump extractors and may not work as well.
858024
Probably not, but you may be able to fabricate something, although that would imo make it something more suited to a shop vac
650627
Yes but it may be to large for that purpose. One of the smaller vacuum devices would work better.
1455280
Vacuum advance primarily, then will use mechanical secondarily. I'm presently using on a dual port air cooled.
132739
I would tend to say no. My husband uses a Weller pistol grip soldering iron for jobs like that.
1442098
This is not a soldering tool. It's a small heat gun, best use is for heat shrink tubing in tight areas and other duties that requires high heat being blown in a smaller area. I have no idea if it will work for your needs.
703935
Sure. I used it on an upright vacuum where the built-in switch was broken and the vacuum would not turn off. 2 minute install.
14608
Yes. MSD #8428. I would use a ported vacuum source, and play with the mechanical advance to get optimum timing curve for your power needs.
1389443
Didn't try that and probably wouldn't. The fine abrasive dust might damage the vac, Shop vacs are cheap enough,
1336052
No problem as long as the complete mouth fits into the slot that enables the vacuum to be pulled. It seals fast and secure.
838830
It would be very difficult, as the tip screws on and stays on by means of the actual body of the soldering iron. And if you don't have a tip, it is incapable of functioning at a practical level.
1697127
No, I have not experienced a noisy vacuum. Vacuum on the soldering iron is basically silent. I used the vacuum parts picker in the past, and my recollection is that it was louder than the vacuum on the iron, but not by much. Make certain that you have removed the red screw from the bottom of the unit. It makes all kinds of odd (and wrong!) sounds unless that is removed.
610777
No. As for me, I'd rather wind the cord by hand anyway. I've seen too many vacuums with broken retractors and coils of cord stacked on the front.
259587
This is NOT the proper type of torch for soldering...Unless you are talking about sweating copper pipe, then the tip that is on it is fine.
1791076
NO, not designed for that function. A continuous heated solder Iron would work nicely.
1159868
No there is no place to attach the extra tools on the handle or the vacuum itself. You would have to come up with your own creative way of connecting them. Hope this helps. Awesome vacuum by the way!
169480
I would say yes, as long as you sand of the metal, if paint is on it, to ensure the soldering is applied. Be careful as the soldering tip is extremely hot