--- product_id: 1746808 title: "Aven 17542 Desoldering Wick, 2.5mm Width, 5' Length" brand: "aven" price: "€ 42.78" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1746808-aven-17542-desoldering-wick-2-5mm-width-5-length store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Oxygen-free Copper 5' Length 2.5mm Width Aven 17542 Desoldering Wick, 2.5mm Width, 5' Length **Brand:** aven **Price:** € 42.78 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ” Unravel the Future of Soldering! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aven 17542 Desoldering Wick, 2.5mm Width, 5' Length by aven - **How much does it cost?** € 42.78 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1746808-aven-17542-desoldering-wick-2-5mm-width-5-length) ## Best For - aven enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aven brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Durable & Reliable:** Crafted from pure oxygen-free copper wire for maximum conductivity and longevity. - β€’ **Compact & Lightweight:** Weighing only 0.6oz, it's the perfect portable solution for on-the-go repairs. - β€’ **Precision Engineering:** Designed for professionals, this desoldering wick guarantees precision in every use. - β€’ **Effortless Desoldering:** Experience seamless solder removal with our high-quality desoldering braid. - β€’ **No-Clean Flux Technology:** Say goodbye to residue! Our unique no-clean flux ensures a tidy workspace. ## Overview The Aven 17542 Desoldering Wick is a high-quality, 2.5mm wide braid that measures 5 feet in length. It features unique no-clean flux and is made from pure oxygen-free copper wire, ensuring effective solder removal without leaving any residue. ## Description 17542 Desoldering Wick, 2.5mm.High quality desoldering braid.Unique no clean flux.Pure oxygen free copper wire.0.1"L x 5'L.Weight 0.6oz ## Features - High quality desoldering braid - Unique no clean flux - Pure oxygen free copper wire - 0.1"L x 5'L - Weight 0.6oz ## Images ![Aven 17542 Desoldering Wick, 2.5mm Width, 5' Length - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VagWG1pmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Works Well and Convenient to Use *by B***A on Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2015* Pros: Works, easy to use, fits on my solder spoolCons: NoneI ordered this desoldering wick as an alternative to the desoldering pump I was used to using. I figured this would probably be better for desoldering SMT components. It works really well, just place it against the solder, heat it up with the soldering iron (I use mine at about 370 Fahrenheit), and the solder flows right into the wick. It leaves a nice, clean, solder-free surface and makes removing chips and wires from PCBs a breeze. Sometimes a pump is still more useful, such as instances where there's a lot of solder to remove at once, but I find that I use this wick much more often.I've placed mine on the solder spool attached to my soldering stand. It works pretty well like that; I can just pull the wick out, desolder something, and roll it back into the container when I'm done. I usually clip the wick whenever I've got a couple inches of it saturated with solder and it starts to get in the way. I've also found it useful for removing broken metal tabs soldered to the ends of wires since the wick tends to pull the metal tab off the wire along with the solder. As of this review, I've had this wick for almost a year now and have used it countless times so it definitely lasts a long time.Overall, I'd say this desoldering wick is worth 5 stars. It does what it's supposed to and is convenient to use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Just make sure you know how to use it *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2012* This product is sometimes called "solder wick," "desoldering wick," or "desoldering braid," -- if you've never used it look up a how-to video online. Like any soldering project it will require some manual dexterity and finesse, but compared to the alternative (solder-sucking pumps) this is very easy to use. It worked great. I'm no electronics expert but I have done some soldering before, and this product worked great on my first try. I used it to remove/replace bad capacitors from a broken LCD monitor.Here's what I did:Hold the solder wick container in your left hand (or off-hand). Keep the wick inside the container and only pull out a little bit at a time as you need it. Place the wick end on top of the solder point, then holding the soldering iron in your right hand, press the tip of the iron down on top of the wick heating the wick and solder simultaneously. When you see the silvery solder flow into the wick, you're done, lift off the iron and the wick. Use wire cutters to clip off the end of the wick, now full of solder, and repeat.A note: Your soldering iron should be HOT for desoldering-- factory-installed solder typically has a higher melting point than the hobbyist stuff you may have used before. A 40w iron will do but 60w is recommended. I used aΒ  Weller 60w Iron Β with aΒ  800 deg. F tip . The idea is to go in hot and fast and remove the solder quickly without damaging any components. It should only take a few seconds per solder joint. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Huge price increase *by 7***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021* Works well and a good deal for the $1.82 I paid when bought less than 6 months ago. Now they want $5.41 for the exact same product. 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