Ryobi RSI-18 soldering portable iron on test

If you are a regular view to my channel you may have noticed I like my Ryobi tools. I feel they are good value for money and are extremely durable and reliable. This soldering iron is no exception!
I plan to use it in theLand Rover as inn. the past I need to run out a power cable so as I could use my mains powered Weller.
I couple of things I noted about tRyobi though are the following:
1) The cable is a bit short for my liking
2) The cable isn't very flexible
3) There is no cleaning sponge location
Apart from that it seems to be a great bit of kit. apparently is has a 82cm cable not 83cm as I stated in the video!
Run time with a 2amp battery is 92mins and 230mins for a 5amp.
Below are links to the main Ryobi site and a link to Amazon from where I bought the iron.
Amazon: amzn.to/3R66bC2
Ryobi main site: uk.ryobitools.eu
Ryobi store on Amazon: amzn.to/3JC1VpG
Amazon links to individual tools:
Ryobi drill R18PD3: amzn.to/3JNIxpR
Ryobi torch R18T: amzn.to/3475ljK
Ryobi compact charger: amzn.to/3HyPSr0
Ryobi 5amp charger: amzn.to/3zt3b9W
Ryobi 2amp battery: amzn.to/32BRnWV
Ryobi 4amp battery amzn.to/3MKc0DU
Ryobi 5amp battery: amzn.to/3ziZKCq
Ryobi UTB02 Canvas Tool Bag (Not in video): amzn.to/3JBGRiX
Ryobi Lime Green Tool Tote Bag (Not in video): amzn.to/3mQEqzm
Links to my other Ryobi videos:
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Ryobi Impact wrench: • Ryobi R18IW30 impact d...
Ryobi tool bundle: • Great value Ryobi powe...
Ryobi blower: • Free Ryobi OBL1820S un...
Ryobi cordless hedge trimmer: • Ryobi RHT1851R20S Hedg...
Ryobi angle grinder: • Ryobi Battery 4.5" gri...
Ryobi tool rack: • Ryobi power tool holde...
Link to Mike’s store front on Amazon where a lot of the tools and gear used in my video are shown: www.amazon.co....
*Full disclosure. Some of the links above may earn a few pennies for the channel at absolutely no cost to yourself. Thanks for watching. *

[@andyc972]

Thanks Mike, as you say it's for quite a niche set of circumstances really as it's a corded cordless soldering iron, so doesn't offer much advantage over a mains device when you're in the house or workshop with a ready AC supply !
I share your concern over the cord too, I have a similar problem with a inexpensive pyrography iron I bought, but at least that has the excuse that it is a 240v supply not 18v, though I suppose the current is more relevant ?
Should be ideal for the Landy though !

[@MikeMakesIt]

Hi, yes, cordless corded! Handy for the truck or up a tree but for the bench it would be a mains powered device for me. That said the Ryobi will have its uses. Thanks for the comments and for watching 👍🏽