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Title: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:52:40
 >:D >:D

I just received what's supposed to be "original soldapullt deluxe"

However, it does not say soldapullt on it like my old one I used at school.


Does anyone know if they make rebrands? >:D


UDPATE...
Called Edsyn. yes they make these for other companies.. specifically techni-tools. :D


NOT counterfeit.. Hurrayy....
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Fri, 25 January 2013, 22:40:50
Trooooolled. Where did you buy it?
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 25 January 2013, 23:14:17
There are many Chinese fakes.
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 26 January 2013, 01:31:07
Bought on Amazon, sold by "techni-tools"

Title: Re: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 26 January 2013, 01:44:48
Bought on Amazon, sold by "techni-tools"
thats where i got mine should be legit mine posting a pic?
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 26 January 2013, 01:47:18
Bought on Amazon, sold by "techni-tools"
thats where i got mine should be legit mine posting a pic?

The one I just bought doesn't say "soldapullt" on it..

It only says, Techni-tools..


Now, UNLESS edsyn offers "rebranding", I'd assume that Techni-tools is Selling a "GENERIC" solder-pump and is BORROWING, illegally the edsyn brand...
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: alaricljs on Sat, 26 January 2013, 08:49:37
For any future buyers, Howard Electronics (http://www.howardelectronics.com/edsyn/solderpullt.html) is a good place to get Soldapullts.  USPS priority is under $6 and there's a discount off the listed price once you add it to your cart and go check out.
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 26 January 2013, 08:57:38
I've bought solder from Technitools, they seemed legit.
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 26 January 2013, 09:17:55
yep ligit my says technitools as well


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/TheProfosist/GeekHack/GH-sub-mine-DSLR/IMG_2721_zpsecff813b.jpg)
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 26 January 2013, 11:53:08
Well then it isnt a real soldapult. 
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 26 January 2013, 15:27:35
I'm inclined to think the ones profosist and I got were "counterfeits"

They may be "generics" and they may work "just as well", don't know, haven't used mine, but they should not be selling them under edsyn soldapullt, because that's not what they are.

and you can see there's a DISTINCT missing Notch on the EDSYN soldapullt on the handle in the back,, while the generic one I purchased does not have said notch...
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: Glod on Sat, 26 January 2013, 16:13:27
hmmm didnt get mine from techni tool

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8092/8417270499_971e17f277.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/panicfx/8417270499/)

i mean i think you guys is real, Techni Tool is a large company and may have a thing with Edsyn, i have gotten things like wick, flux pen, mini-drivers, weller tips for my soldering station, and i think some other stuff from them and they seemed pretty professional.

http://www.techni-tool.com/categories/Desoldering-Pumps
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 26 January 2013, 17:32:20
Yes it is probably manufactured for Techni-tool by Edsyn
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 26 January 2013, 17:50:32
Yes it is probably manufactured for Techni-tool by Edsyn

I'll get to the bottom of this on monday, when the edsyn office is open...
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 26 January 2013, 18:22:35
Yes it is probably manufactured for Techni-tool by Edsyn

I'll get to the bottom of this on monday, when the edsyn office is open...
id just call edsyn and see if techni tool is a licensed distributor which I bet they are
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: alaricljs on Sat, 26 January 2013, 19:28:35
There's a difference between 'licensed distributor' and getting your name stamped on a similar/same design.
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 26 January 2013, 19:31:24
There's a difference between 'licensed distributor' and getting your name stamped on a similar/same design.
my guess is the technitool one is a genuine soldapult mainly because If they are knocked of their done really really well and I havnt seen any that close else where.
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 27 January 2013, 00:19:17
There's a difference between 'licensed distributor' and getting your name stamped on a similar/same design.
my guess is the technitool one is a genuine soldapult mainly because If they are knocked of their done really really well and I havnt seen any that close else where.

there's one by "aven" on amazon.. seems like the same exact thing. for only $14.
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: Ovoxo on Sun, 27 January 2013, 02:04:03
You should just buy the new Edsyn Soldapullt AS196 that I have for sale. :P
Title: Re: Counterfeit "Soldapullt" ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 28 January 2013, 15:36:18
UDPATE... Called Edsyn. yes they make these for other companies.. specifically techni-tools. :D


NOT counterfeit.. Hurrayy....