Resistance soldering unit.

[1arfarf3]

Will be soldering feeders to HO code 100 nickel silver track.

Wattage? Hand piece type? Flux type and brand? Solder size?  

Tips, etc?

Thanks.

[richhotrain]

What size gauge of feeders?

Solid or stranded?

On the outside of the rail or the underside of the rail?

Rich

[jjdamnit]

Hello All,

Do you already have a resistance soldering unit?

Are you asking for advice on what soldering unit to purchase?

What soldering experience do you have?

Answering these questions will help these great folks on these forums assist you further.

Hope this helps.

[1arfarf3]

20 or 22 feeders

solid

outside of rail

[1arfarf3]

Do not have one yet

Looking for advice before laying out the money for which unit

Resistance seems better for a rookie..... 

[richhotrain]

1arfarf3

20 or 22 feeders

solid

outside of rail

 

On my current layout, I used 20 gauge solid feeders to the outside of the rail. If I had it to do over, I would use 22 gauge solid. The 20 gauge solid is a bit too large and tends to sit slightly above the rail head. 

I use a 45 watt pencil type iron for soldering feeders to rails. No flux. It goes quickly and does not melt ties.

I use Miniatronics 60/40 Rosin Core .031mm diameter solder.

Rich