2UUL DW11 SolderAway Desoldering Wick 2015 (10 Rolls)

Imagine a bench where three technicians all reach for the same roll of wick all day. It runs out quickly, and the last metre is usually full of solder. A ten-roll box means there's always a fresh one ready.

The 2UUL DW11 SolderAway is a box of 10 rolls, each 2.0 mm wide and 1.5 m long (the 2015 size). According to the listing, the braid is made from oxygen-free copper of at least 99.9% purity, is fluorine-free and leaves little residue. It's treated to resist oxidation during storage.

Where it's used

• Clearing pads after removing a chip.

• Solder bridges on connector pins that cause shorts.

• Worn or dirty solder on joints that need reworking.

• Flattening pads before reballing.

Good habits

Power off the device and clean the area first. Cut a short length, flux the joint, press the braid down with a hot iron and lift both together. Cut off the used section each time.

Keep spare rolls in the box so they don't tangle or oxidise.