Resistance soldering units

[Fang]

If purchasing a new RSU, how do the Swanage models and London Road models units compare?

[Bucoops]

I can't give a comparison, as I haven't come across the Swanage Models one, but I can say without hesitation that I don't regret buying the LRM one even for a minute. Superb piece of kit.

[Torper]

An I don't regert buying the Swanage Models one, also an excellent piece of kit (I didn't know it was still in production).  I suspect that in operation the two are very similar and either should do you well.

 

DT

[RexAshton]

16 hours ago, Bucoops said:

I can't give a comparison, as I haven't come across the Swanage Models one, but I can say without hesitation that I don't regret buying the LRM one even for a minute. Superb piece of kit.

Likewise

[doilum]

I have had a London Road Models one since they were first launched. After 25 years of abuse it began to fail. They took it back and rebuilt it for about the same cost as the postage. Fully recommended.

[Siberian Snooper]

I have had a London Road Models, RSU for 10 or 12 years and don't regret the purchase.

 

 

[Lemmy282]

Didn't know about the Swanage one until I looked it up online and it seems to be the same as the Graskop unit I bought years ago. Used it extensively on 2mm to 7mm nickel silver and brass kits, excellent piece of kit. The only problem I've had was the holder for the bit fell to bits after a few years, made a new one using a coaxial plug as a basis.

 

Nigel L

[Jol Wilkinson]

I have had a RSU from when the LRM one was first available. I consider it as complementary to my Antex 50W TCU and never build a kit without using it (white metal and plastic models excepted!)

 

I think the the lRM and Swanage RSUs are very similar in design and construction. The LRM unit was designed by the late Mike Grey, an electrical engineer and lecturer at Watford College. It has been updated over time, including flexible silicon leads, a stainless steel case and improved probe handle. Spare probes/leads and carbon tips are available and a new steel "workplate" (similar to one available some years ago) will hopefully be available soon.