{"product_id":"relife-rl-1520-desoldering-wick-1-5mm-2m-copper-braid","title":"RELIFE RL-1520 Desoldering Wick 1.5mm × 2m Pure Copper Braid Solder Removal PCB Rework","description":"\u003c!-- Main Container --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jpc-product-2026\" style=\"max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; padding: 0 15px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hero --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: clamp(25px, 5vw, 40px) clamp(15px, 4vw, 30px); text-align: center; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 25px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #b45309; color: white; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;\"\u003eRELIFE Genuine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #fbbf24; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;\"\u003eMid-Gauge 1.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #1F3A93; color: white; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;\"\u003ePure Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 5vw, 28px); font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.3; color: white;\"\u003eRELIFE RL-1520 Desoldering Wick — 1.5 mm × 2 m Pure Copper Rosin-Flux Braid\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: clamp(14px, 3vw, 17px); margin: 8px 0 12px 0; color: #fed7aa;\"\u003eThe Mid-Gauge Phone Repair Wick · Shield Can Removal · BGA Pad Cleanup · SMD Rework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: clamp(13px, 3vw, 15px); margin: 0 0 18px 0; color: #fde68a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003ePrecision-woven pure copper desoldering braid pre-impregnated with rosin flux. The 1.5 mm width is the sweet spot for board-level phone repair, U2 \/ Tristar pad cleanup, shield-can removal, 0603\/0805 SMD rework, and HDMI \/ USB-C port jobs on consoles and laptops. 2 metres on a sealed reel. Anti-oxidation. Anti-corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e📐 1.5 mm Width\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e📏 2.0 m Length\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e🟫 Pure Copper\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e🌿 Rosin Flux Pre-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e🛡️ Anti-Oxidation\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); 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margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e🏪\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #78350f; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eBrisbane Technical Hub\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #475569; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eForest Lake repair-parts specialist serving phone repair shops, micro-soldering technicians, hobbyists and trade-school students across South East Queensland. Real bench experience with RELIFE consumables — we use this exact wick on our own jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #78350f; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #475569; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eGenuine RELIFE-branded reel — not a re-spooled no-name copper braid. Sealed factory packaging. Pure copper precision-woven core with rosin flux pre-loaded for fast capillary action. 7-day DOA replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e🚚\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #78350f; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eReliable Dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #475569; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eShips within 2–4 business days in protective bubble packaging. Tracked Australia-wide delivery — Brisbane metro 1–3 days, capital cities 3–5 days, regional 5–7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- What Is Desoldering Wick --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"what-is\" class=\"section\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: clamp(22px, 4vw, 32px); border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 25px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2\" style=\"text-align: center; color: white; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: clamp(18px, 4vw, 22px); font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🟫 What Is Desoldering Wick — And Why Pure Copper Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 13px; color: #fed7aa; margin: 0 0 18px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eDesoldering wick (also called solder braid, solder wick or solder removal braid) is a flat, fine-woven copper braid pre-impregnated with rosin flux. Lay it on a solder joint, press a hot iron tip on it — capillary action sucks the molten solder up into the copper, leaving a clean pad behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e⚡ Fast Heat Conduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: white; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003ePure copper conducts heat from the iron tip into the joint quicker than any plated alternative. Solder wicks up in 5–10 seconds, not 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e🧪 Rosin Flux Pre-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: white; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eActivated rosin breaks down oxide on the pad and the wick simultaneously. No need to apply separate flux for most jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e🛡️ Anti-Oxidation Coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: white; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eTreated copper resists tarnishing on the shelf. The 2 m reel still wicks effectively months after opening — unlike bare copper braid that turns dull and refuses to draw solder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e🪡 Precision-Woven Core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: white; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eTight, even weave creates uniform capillary spaces. Inconsistent loose-weave knock-offs leave behind blobs and require multiple passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Use Cases --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"use-cases\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2\" style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 4vw, 22px); color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 3px solid #78350f; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e💡 Who Uses 1.5 mm RELIFE Wick?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #fed7aa;\"\u003e📱 Phone Repair Technicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eRemoving iPhone shield cans, cleaning Tristar \/ Tigris \/ U2 charging IC pads after chip removal, USB-C \/ Lightning port jobs. 1.5 mm is the perfect width — wide enough for fast wick-up, narrow enough to avoid neighbouring components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1F3A93 0%, #1e40af 100%); color: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #bfdbfe;\"\u003e🔬 Micro-Soldering \/ Board-Level Pros\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eApple \/ Samsung logic-board specialists doing audio IC, power IC, BGA reballing prep and 0402 \/ 0603 \/ 0805 SMD passive replacement. 1.5 mm pairs ideally with a JBC \/ Quick \/ RELIFE soldering station at 320–360 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4c1d95 0%, #6d28d9 100%); color: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #ddd6fe;\"\u003e🎮 Console Repair (PS5 \/ Xbox \/ Switch)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003ePS5 HDMI port replacement, Xbox HDMI \/ USB-C port jobs, Nintendo Switch joystick connector and joycon rail repair. Wick clears the through-pad solder so the new port seats flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #831843 0%, #9d174d 100%); color: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #fbcfe8;\"\u003e💻 MacBook \/ Laptop Board Repair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eUSB-C port replacement, MagSafe DC-in board, keyboard backlight diodes, blown caps and resistors, charging IC swaps on MacBook Pro and Air logic boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c4a6e 0%, #075985 100%); color: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #7dd3fc;\"\u003e🛩️ Drone \/ RC \/ Hobby Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eFPV drone ESC and FC board solder cleanup, motor wire de-tinning, replacing burnt MOSFETs after a crash. Also Arduino \/ Raspberry Pi \/ ESP32 dev-board rework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c2d12 0%, #9a3412 100%); color: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #fed7aa;\"\u003e🎚️ Vintage Audio \/ Hi-Fi DIYers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eRecapping vintage tube amps, solid-state amps and synth boards. Cleaning eyelet terminals on point-to-point hand-wired chassis. Removing old solder before fitting boutique caps and resistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #134e4a 0%, #115e59 100%); color: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #5eead4;\"\u003e📺 TV \/ Monitor \/ Power Board Repair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eReplacing bulged electrolytics on TV power supply boards, monitor backlight driver caps, and panel-connector flex repair. Wick clears through-hole pads so new caps drop in cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #581c87 0%, #6b21a8 100%); color: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #d8b4fe;\"\u003e🖨️ 3D Printer \/ Home Automation Tinkerers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eRAMPS \/ SKR control board MOSFET replacement, extruder thermistor wire repair, hotend cartridge swaps, ESP-based smart-home board fixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14532d 0%, #166534 100%); color: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #bbf7d0;\"\u003e⌚ Smart Watch \/ Wearable Repair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eApple Watch battery flex desoldering, Galaxy Watch internal connector work, fitness-tracker board-level repairs where the joints are too small for a solder pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card section\" style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #475569 0%, #334155 100%); color: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #cbd5e1;\"\u003e🎓 Trade School \/ Electronics Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eLearning SMD rework in TAFE \/ RTO electronics labs. The 1.5 mm width is forgiving enough for beginners but still does real-world board-level work — the same wick used by working repair pros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Width Sizing Guide --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sizing\" class=\"section\" style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #78350f; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px; margin-bottom: 25px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2\" style=\"font-size: clamp(16px, 3vw, 20px); color: #78350f; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: 800; text-align: center;\"\u003e📐 Desoldering Wick Width Guide — Why 1.5 mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #475569; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 16px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eChoosing the right wick width is the difference between a clean job and a frustrating one. 1.5 mm is the most-used width in phone repair — wide enough for shield cans, narrow enough not to wick from neighbouring pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #fff7ed; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #cbd5e1; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e1.0 mm — Fine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #475569; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eBGA pad cleanup · QFN fine-pitch · 0402 passives · ultra-tight clearances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #fbbf24; box-sizing: border-box; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(120,53,15,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: white; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e⭐ 1.5 mm — THIS PRODUCT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #fed7aa; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eGeneral SMD · shield-can removal · 0603\/0805 · U2\/Tristar pads · most phone-repair work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #fff7ed; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #cbd5e1; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e2.0 mm — Medium-Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #475569; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eLarger SMD · through-hole leads · cap and resistor removal on PCBA boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #fff7ed; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #cbd5e1; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e2.5 mm — Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #475569; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eHeavy bus bars · larger ground planes · TV power supply boards · audio amp recapping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #fff7ed; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #cbd5e1; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e3.0 mm+ — Heavy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #475569; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eIndustrial battery tab work · large solder pours · automotive ECU repair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- How To Use --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to\" class=\"section\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #1d4ed8 100%); color: white; padding: clamp(20px, 4vw, 28px); border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 25px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2\" style=\"text-align: center; color: white; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: clamp(18px, 4vw, 22px); font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🔧 How To Use Solder Wick Properly — 6-Step Workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 13px; color: #bfdbfe; margin: 0 0 18px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eFollow this order. Skipping a step is the #1 reason beginners think their wick is faulty — it almost never is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSTEP 1 — Set iron temp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: white; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eAim for 320–360 °C for leaded solder, 360–400 °C for lead-free. Too cold and the wick won't wick. Too hot and you'll lift pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSTEP 2 — Add fresh flux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: white; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eEven though the wick has rosin pre-loaded, a dab of fresh paste flux on the joint speeds wicking by 3-4×. Mandatory for lead-free solder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSTEP 3 — Lay flat on joint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: white; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003ePress the unused tip of the wick flat against the solder joint. Don't bunch it up — surface contact is what drives capillary action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSTEP 4 — Press hot iron on top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: white; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003ePress the iron tip down on the wick (not directly on the pad). Heat travels through the copper into the solder. You'll see the solder change colour and wick up in 5–10 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSTEP 5 — Lift wick + iron together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: white; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eCRITICAL: never pull the wick sideways while solder is molten — you will lift the pad off the PCB. Always lift wick and iron together as one unit, then separate after cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSTEP 6 — Snip + repeat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: white; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eCut off the saturated section with flush cutters. Use the next clean part of the reel. Re-flux the new section if it's been exposed for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Common Mistakes \/ What It Doesn't Replace --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mistakes\" class=\"section\" style=\"background: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; border-left: 5px solid #f59e0b; padding: 22px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 25px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2\" style=\"color: #856404; margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: clamp(16px, 3vw, 20px); font-weight: 800;\"\u003e⚠️ Common Mistakes \u0026amp; What Solder Wick Does NOT Replace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: white; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e❌ Iron too cold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #78350f; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eBelow 300 °C the solder won't fully melt and the wick won't draw. Result: charred wick, no clean pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: white; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e❌ No extra flux on lead-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #78350f; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eLead-free solder needs aggressive flux. The wick's pre-loaded rosin alone is not enough on RoHS boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: white; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e❌ Pulling sideways while molten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #78350f; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eLifts the copper pad off the PCB. Always lift wick + iron straight up, together, then separate after cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: white; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e❌ Re-using a saturated section\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #78350f; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eOnce a section is full of solder it stops wicking. Snip off the loaded portion and use clean braid for the next joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: white; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e❌ NOT a substitute for a solder pump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #78350f; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eFor deep through-hole bulk solder, use a desoldering pump (solder sucker). Wick is best for surface joints and pad cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: white; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e❌ NOT a substitute for hot air\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #78350f; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eFor removing whole BGA or QFN chips, use a hot-air rework station. Wick is for cleaning the pads AFTER the chip is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specs --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specs\" class=\"section\" style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: clamp(18px, 4vw, 26px); border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 25px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2\" style=\"font-size: clamp(16px, 3vw, 20px); color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e📋 Full Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #78350f; margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRELIFE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #78350f; margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRL-1520\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1.5 mm — mid-gauge general SMD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e2.0 m sealed reel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePure copper — precision-woven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFlux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRosin flux pre-impregnated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeat Conduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFast — pure copper construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAnti-Corrosion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYes — treated surface coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAnti-Oxidation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYes — long shelf life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommended Iron Temp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e320–360 °C leaded · 360–400 °C lead-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCompatible Solder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLeaded (Sn63\/Pb37) and lead-free (SAC305)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSMD \/ shield cans \/ BGA pad cleanup \/ 0603–0805 components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBeginner-friendly to professional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSealed RELIFE retail reel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #b45309; margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e7-day DOA replacement only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDispatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e2–4 business days from Forest Lake QLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Comparison: RELIFE vs No-Name --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"compare\" class=\"section\" style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: clamp(20px, 4vw, 30px); border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 25px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2\" style=\"font-size: clamp(16px, 4vw, 20px); color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 900; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e⚖️ RELIFE RL-1520 vs Cheap eBay \/ AliExpress Wick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #374151; margin: 0 0 16px 0; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003eSide-by-side — what you actually get with a genuine RELIFE reel vs the bargain-bin alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #78350f; color: white; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eWicking Speed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff7ed; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #b45309; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #92400e; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e✅ RELIFE RL-1520\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eSolder wicks up in 5–10 seconds — pure copper conducts heat fast\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fef2f2; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #991b1b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e❌ Cheap No-Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #991b1b; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003ePlated copper or low-purity blends — wicking takes 20–30 seconds, often leaves blobs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #78350f; color: white; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eFlux Loading\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff7ed; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #b45309; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #92400e; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e✅ RELIFE RL-1520\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eActivated rosin flux pre-impregnated through the full braid\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fef2f2; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #991b1b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e❌ Cheap No-Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #991b1b; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eOften dry copper with token flux — needs separate flux every time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #78350f; color: white; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eWeave Consistency\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff7ed; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #b45309; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #92400e; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e✅ RELIFE RL-1520\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eTight, uniform precision weave — even capillary action across the full reel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fef2f2; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #991b1b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e❌ Cheap No-Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #991b1b; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eLoose \/ inconsistent weave — patchy wicking, frayed edges, broken strands\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #78350f; color: white; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff7ed; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #b45309; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #92400e; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e✅ RELIFE RL-1520\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eAnti-oxidation treated copper — wicks effectively months after opening\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fef2f2; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #991b1b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e❌ Cheap No-Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #991b1b; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eBare copper tarnishes in weeks — unused braid stops wicking\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #78350f; color: white; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eLength Honesty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff7ed; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #b45309; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #92400e; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e✅ RELIFE RL-1520\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eTrue 2.0 m on every reel — measured at the factory\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fef2f2; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #991b1b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e❌ Cheap No-Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #991b1b; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eOften 1.4–1.6 m despite \"2 m\" listing claim\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #78350f; color: white; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eRepair-Shop Trust\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff7ed; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #b45309; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #92400e; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e✅ RELIFE RL-1520\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eStandard bench consumable in Apple \/ Samsung micro-soldering shops worldwide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card compare-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fef2f2; padding: 12px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #991b1b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e❌ Cheap No-Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #991b1b; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eNo quality control — pro shops avoid them after one bad reel costs them a job\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Shipping --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff7ed 0%, #fed7aa 100%); padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 25px; border: 2px solid #fed7aa; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2\" style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #78350f; margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🚚 Shipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #78350f; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eForest Lake Dispatch\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #92400e; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 2–4 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBubble-wrap protected packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracked Australia-wide delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-card\" style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #78350f; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDelivery Times\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #92400e; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrisbane metro — 1–3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSydney \/ Melbourne — 3–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegional \/ remote — 5–7 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fed7aa; border-left: 4px solid #78350f; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 12px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #78350f; margin: 0;\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003eJPC Mobile\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shop 3A, 152 Woogaroo St, Forest Lake QLD 4078 · Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 10am–5pm · ☎ 0480 039 913\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body-text\" style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #78350f; margin: 12px 0 0 0; text-align: center; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e💳 Pay your way — Afterpay and Klarna available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2\" style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 4vw, 22px); color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 3px solid #78350f; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRepair Expert FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat does desoldering wick actually do?\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-text\" style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background: #f8fafc; color: #333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eIt removes molten solder from a joint by capillary action. You lay the flat copper braid on the joint, press a hot iron tip on it, and the solder wicks up into the braid. Used to clean PCB pads after a chip is removed, to break solder bridges, and to de-tin component leads before re-fitting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhy 1.5 mm and not 1.0 mm or 2.0 mm?\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-text\" style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background: #f8fafc; color: #333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e1.5 mm is the most-used width in phone repair. 1.0 mm is too narrow for shield-can edges and slow on bigger pads. 2.0 mm is too wide for tight clearances around 0603 components and risks wicking from neighbouring pads. 1.5 mm is the sweet spot for U2 \/ Tristar pad cleanup, shield can removal, USB-C \/ Lightning port jobs and 0603 \/ 0805 SMD work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat temperature should my iron be set to?\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-text\" style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background: #f8fafc; color: #333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eFor leaded solder (Sn63\/Pb37) aim for 320–360 °C. For lead-free solder (SAC305 \/ RoHS boards) aim for 360–400 °C. Below 300 °C the wick won't wick effectively. Above 410 °C you risk lifting the PCB pad. A JBC, Quick or RELIFE soldering station with closed-loop tip control gives the most consistent results.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eDo I still need to add separate flux?\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-text\" style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background: #f8fafc; color: #333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eFor leaded solder, the pre-loaded rosin is usually enough. For lead-free solder or oxidised pads, a small dab of fresh paste flux on the joint speeds wicking dramatically — often by 3–4×. We recommend keeping a syringe of no-clean paste flux on the bench for every job.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eMy wick isn't sucking up the solder — what's wrong?\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-text\" style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background: #f8fafc; color: #333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e99% of the time it's one of three things: (1) iron too cold — bump the temperature up by 30 °C, (2) no fresh flux on the joint — add a dab of paste flux, or (3) the wick section is already saturated — snip it off and use clean braid. If your iron tip is also oxidised black, re-tin it with fresh solder before trying again.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eIs it safe for BGA pad cleanup?\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-text\" style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background: #f8fafc; color: #333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eYes — 1.5 mm is widely used to clean BGA pads after a chip is removed with hot air. Add fresh paste flux, lay the wick flat across the pad array, press the iron tip down and drag gently in line with the wick (never sideways). This removes the residual solder bumps cleanly, ready for re-balling or fresh paste application.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eCan I use it on through-hole joints (PS5 HDMI port, MacBook USB-C)?\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-text\" style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background: #f8fafc; color: #333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eYes for clearing residual solder from the pads after a desoldering pump has done the heavy lifting. Wick is best for surface and pad cleanup; for deep through-hole bulk solder removal use a desoldering pump (solder sucker) first, then the wick to finish the job.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eDoes the 2 m reel really last?\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-text\" style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background: #f8fafc; color: #333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e2 metres is around 6–8 feet of usable braid. For a busy phone repair shop that's 2–4 weeks of bench use. For a hobbyist that's typically 6–12 months. Snip and bin the loaded sections promptly — saturated wick won't wick further and will damage your iron tip if you keep heating it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eHow do I store it to keep it working?\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-text\" style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background: #f8fafc; color: #333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eKeep the reel in its sealed plastic bag between uses. Store in a dry drawer away from direct sunlight, humidity, and any heat source. The anti-oxidation treatment is excellent but not infinite — sealed storage keeps the rosin flux active for years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #92400e 100%); color: white; padding: 15px 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eIs there a warranty on solder wick?\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-text\" style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background: #f8fafc; color: #333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eSolder wick is a hardware consumable so it does not carry an extended warranty. JPC Mobile offers a 7-day DOA replacement on faulty \/ unopened reels — if your reel arrives damaged, frayed or unable to wick, contact us within 7 days for replacement. 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