At 05:30 PM 1/30/2003 -0600, you wrote:


>Yes, I used silicone tubing (also purchased at pet shop!). It will
>become less pliable with heat and time, but it definitely has a higher
>operating temperature than cheap vinyl tubing. I turn on the aquarium
>pump first and turn it off last after the desoldering iron has cooled
>(as the original author suggests).

For replacement on my desoldering station, I use urethane tubing from
Home Despot, sold as fuel line. A bit more rigid than it has to be, but
nice, if expensive, stuff.

Best regards,

Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..."            "The Journey is the reward"
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