What's the Name of the Tape?

in2tech Dec 17, 2021

  1. in2tech

    in2tech TrainBoard Member

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    That tape you put on your locomotives to try and prevent shorts, which apparently I am a fan of killing decoders. I've had enough, and want insurance at least. When I clean my locomotive in the future I will add the magical tape to them.

    Thanks and examples of it's use are welcome.
     
  2. 7dmack

    7dmack TrainBoard Member

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    Kapton tape.
     
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  3. in2tech

    in2tech TrainBoard Member

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    Thank You! Will buy it this weekend!
     
  4. Mike VE2TRV

    Mike VE2TRV TrainBoard Member

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    That's it.

    On some of the boards we make at work, we use pre-cut pieces to insulate transistors from their heat sinks. Works like a charm.
     
  5. in2tech

    in2tech TrainBoard Member

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    What size do I get? Can you cut it to what you need? Never heard of it or used it before until it was mentioned here! I would imagine a roll will last me forever.
     
  6. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I never bought any, as decoders always came with a couple inches of it, 1/2" wide or so, IIRC.
     
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  7. Shortround

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    I have looked for it locally. Some had an idea what I was looking for but none had any.
     
  8. Sumner

    Sumner TrainBoard Member

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    I like 1/4" as I can get it in more places and I can always add more. I'm in N scale. If HO might move up to 3/8" or 1/2". I'll PM you where I get mine as they have good pricing and flat rate shipping on items of $4 (the tape is less than that).

    Sumner
     
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  10. sidney

    sidney TrainBoard Member

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    wish i would have checked this site earlier i would have shipped you a roll as i have two rolls and will never use that much. ive been out of town and will not return home for a week or more.
    sorry i didnt check in early.......
     
  11. in2tech

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