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In Reply to: going to upgrade some caps, maybe some advice needed posted by NuWave on January 13, 2021 at 13:58:30:
I usually cut the leads at the body of the old caps. That allows me to grab onto the lead with my pliers after having removed most of the solder with the above recommended items. Then a quick touch of the iron and a pull on the lead and out it comes. Best of luck. Great project.
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Follow Ups
- IMHO, you should invest in a solder sucker or some desoldering braid. - viridian 01/13/2114:23:32 01/13/21 (4)
- You should invest in a solder sucker AND some desoldering braid. ;-) - John Elison 19:15:19 01/13/21 (0)
- I have those - NuWave 17:22:55 01/13/21 (1)
- Once the old one and the leads are out... - viridian 18:12:08 01/13/21 (0)
- "Cut the leads first". Excellent idea! nt - alaskahiatt 14:48:08 01/13/21 (0)