Re: Resistance soldering unit
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Hi Folks...
Like most things, soldering can be a matter of personal preference. I have used Resistance Soldering for a 20+ years, but very rarely on track. A soldering iron works (I use basic 40-60 watt units), and so does a res soldering unit. I have rarely melted a tie, but it's a matter of technique. If you can possibly try?out the res sol unit before buying it (try a friend's), you can make a more informed decision. But don't automatically assume it's better. Perhaps just get a little more practice with a soldering iron on a spare piece of flex track.?
...Tom
I'm curious, why use a resistance soldering unit? I have always used regular
soldering iron to solder feeders to code 100 rail, soldered rail joiners to rail also.
I've never melted any ties either.
?I have used resistance soldering units from big water cooled units doing silver
soldering to 100watt units.
?I would not use an RS unit on track if there is any electronics attached to the rail,
this may just be an over abundance of caution.
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Richard Webster
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