Vampire Tools Solder Sucker Compact and Durable Aluminum Body/Heat Resistance Silicone Nozzle+Spare Silicone Tube: VT-001-SS

I find it easy to work with. Size, flexible tip, extracted solder removal from unit works great for me. I would place this device in my top tools list.

Great solder sucker. Totally worth the extra cash. It will save you hours of aggravation in the long run.

Japanese made to higher precision and quality than similar no-name tools made in China. This little sucker (pun intended) does an amazing job for its size, and the replaceable high temperature silicone tip does indeed stand up to direct contact with a hot soldering iron, unlike the many plastic solder suckers I was using before. I mostly work on older, hand wired tube radios and such, work that is very similar to working on tube guitar amps and other hand wired electronics. I have also used it on some solid state electronics, and it handles circuit boards well also. Dont forget to get the pack of spare tip material when you order!

I purchased this with much anticipation, expecting much better suction. I was not prepared to how small this pump is. I have small hands and it as such this pump is too small to comfortably use long term. The suction seems about the same as my old cheap device, perhaps not as great. For one, the other pump is much larger and hence it pulls a lot more volume of air. Well see long term how it does. I will say, the silicone tip does resist temps better than the teflon version.

Ive used all sorts of different solder suckers, and this has been undoubtedly the best yet. I have a BK-3000 solder sucker (eclectronic, probably $200) that I bought thinking Id need one - but turned out to be a pain in the butt as every ten or so operations I had to stop everything and clean the gun out taking me fifteen minutes or so. Thats one reason I prefer the manual method, but the primary reason is this unit isnt high suction which can pull off pads or traces or through-holes. The included silicon tip (high temp artificial rubber?) allows me to get right on top of the through-hole to make pads clean through again. Be aware, though - youll want to buy more of that silicon tip material. I have about 20 feet of it because even after cleaning, after some time of use, a 600 degree+ soldering iron will break this down.

Used it once so far and good. Just been careful with the head dont want it to break on me lol but good so far just been really careful

This is a disappointment in every way. Strongly recommend you avoid this. First, the size of the tool is too small for average hands. This makes it awkward and difficult to use. At times dangerous. Second, the suction is not that great. More than once it splattered solder everywhere. Third, it broke and would no longer push fully in or retract, after about five minutes of usage. Horrible. Avoid.

Works perfectly

Ive been doing circuit design and building for more than 30 years and have had all kinds of socker-suckers; so far this one is my favorite. Its very small but seems to be well made. The short piece of tube attached to the end makes a great seal so that suction is transferred to the pcb where it is needed. It might be a bit small for big hands. An extra piece of high-temperature tubing is included and should provide at least 3 or four replacements.

Works fantastic.