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Copper or Lead Conductive Tape

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Posted by farrellaa on Friday, April 19, 2013 12:10 AM

I tried some of the copper foil tape sold at Hobby Lobby just to see how it would work for wiring in a model structure or locomotive. It solders very easily. I soldered small 24ga wire to it but not while mounted to a plastic surface as I didn't think it would work without melting/distorting the plastic. Apparently Pete has answered that questiion. I can definately see applications for it as you can stick it to any smooth surface and paint over it..

   -Bob

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Posted by locoi1sa on Thursday, April 18, 2013 4:46 PM

   Mike.

 When I put the lights in my aggregate plant I used copper foil tape as a buss line for the common lead. I got the tape from a friend of mine who does stained glass work. Working fast and tinning the spot before adding the wire did not melt or deform the plastic it was stuck to.

        Pete

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Copper or Lead Conductive Tape
Posted by mreagant on Thursday, April 18, 2013 4:14 PM

Anyone have experience using this kind of tape in electrical installations eg. decoder fine wiring or even gap filling on track or turnouts?  If so what are your thoughts?

Mike

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