Possibly the easiest way to remove solder as you work. Simply place the wick over the solder to be removed, then push a heated soldering iron tip onto the wick. The solder will simply be absorbed into the wick. Never excessively force the nip of the soldering iron into the wick. Remove the desoldering wick and simply cut off the end. Absorbability may differ depending on the type of solder used.

Only touch the grip and the pack of desoldering wick when desoldering. Failure to do so will result in serious burns. To avoid fire, never use a soldering iron and desoldering wick around combustibles or in an explosive environment. Do not heat the desoldering wick for more than five seconds to avoid damage to the parts and PCB.

We stock five widths of soldering wick: 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm and 3.5mm.