A few days ago I was replacing/upgrading some turnouts in a yard area on my layout.
Generally I place some kind so "slippery" plastic under the switch point, usually some mylar found as the backing to some adhesive products.
Then the went off. I went to the shop and grabbed the roughly 3/8" width Kapton tape and stuck a length under the throw bar area.
Works just fine. Something to keep in mind if you are in the process of installing turnouts
Good Luck, Ed
As you can see, everyone uses Kapton tape, but different widths are preferred. If you go on Amazon, you can get an assortment of 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch for $12 98 plus free shipping. That 4-pack should last you a life time.
Rich
Alton Junction
Hello All,
For no particular reason I use 3/4-inch wide Kapton tape.
To adhere a decoder I sometimes use 3M Double-Sided Foam Tape #4032 and then use Kapton tape to hold the wires in place.
If there is not room for the thickness of the double-sided foam tape I will use the Kapton tape alone.
I have also used Kapton tape to isolate a motor from the frame. In this situation I will use several layers so the tape is not breached through wear.
Kapton tape is not as tacky as other materials I use.
Another double-sided solution I use is 3M Transfer tape #924.
This is an extremely thin material and doesn't work in every situation, with no insulation properties like Kapton tape.
It is great for adhering smooth-backed cladding on structures.
It is attached to a backing paper. Peel it off the roll, with the backing paper, and press onto the surface you want bonded. Remove the backing paper and press in place.
Amazon sells an assortment pack of four (4) different sizes of Kapton tape for $12.98 + S/H.
Kapton Tape Assortment
Hope this helps.
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I have and use 1/4" & 3/8". And, like Rich, it's handy for both decoders and for wire control. I purchased mine from Litchfield Station. I'd rather support them than Amazon.
Tom
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I use 1/2 inch, but I also keep 1 inch on hand as well. Great not only for insulating decoders from metal frames but also for taping down wires before replacing the shell.
I just got a roll of 1/4 wide by 1mil. Didn't see the need for anything else
shane
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I went to buy some Kapton tape to try and install some decoders I had issues with and used up the tape that came with them.
I went to Amazon and the selection was mind boggling. Any suggestion on which one to buy?
Thanks