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 2 Dec 2012, 14:42
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 Tea Boy  Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 31-October 06 From: grimsby,england. Member No.: 5,065  |
Just finished putting copper tape on my sport track circuit,wow just wow what an amazing improvement to the power delivery to the cars wish i had done ot years ago now.
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2 Dec 2012, 15:45
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Team Owner Group: Members Posts: 1,736 Joined: 20-October 10 From: newquay Member No.: 16,290 |
quite a difference eh! and at £5 for 50 mtrs of double sided copper tape from china it doesn.t break the bank for the big difference it makes. john
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2 Dec 2012, 16:31
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 Digital=Realism  
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 4,385 Joined: 12-December 09 From: kingswinford.West Midlands. Member No.: 13,786 |
Hi
As long as your happy with your design and want to keep it for a while it is a big improvement. No more random powerdrops and tarnishing. 
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2 Dec 2012, 18:45
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 Top Tuner Group: Members Posts: 423 Joined: 24-November 10 From: Ohope, New Zealand Member No.: 16,585 |
Hi Guys,
I have been searching for some copper tape to buy and it's not that easy to find. Especially when I need to know I am getting the right stuff with conductive backing. Can someone post a link to the Chinese eBay seller please? Cheers, Damo. |
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2 Dec 2012, 19:09
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 Trackhead Group: PLUS+ Posts: 636 Joined: 15-October 04 From: Newcastle Upon Tyne. UK. Member No.: 1,445 |
Hi Damo,
Just search for 6mm copper tape, then look for the best price for the amount you need. It's all the same stuff, I've bought a lot over the years & never from the same sellar. Cheers Paul --------------------  Tyneside slot car club, Spital House, 62-64 Hunters Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4NA Top Tip: Save money on expensive personalised car number plates by simply changing your name to match your existing plate. Mr NL56XTN, Newcastle. |
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2 Dec 2012, 19:19
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Digital=Realism
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 4,385 Joined: 12-December 09 From: kingswinford.West Midlands. Member No.: 13,786 |
Hi
I just tapped 5mm coppertape into ebay search and it comes up with a list,just look down until you find one with conductive backing. I ordered 2 rolls and it arrived from China in jjust over a week post free. -------------------- |
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2 Dec 2012, 19:37
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 Sir Slotalot
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 2,006 Joined: 28-February 07 From: Sunny Essex Member No.: 6,530 |
Who did you use Ade?
Still waiting for mine to turn up. Been almost a month 
-------------------- Don't Forget That I Finish Last ....... I Am The Best At Being Worst Have A Look Here For Great Slot Racing LEFT TURN DIGITAL RACING IN ESSEX |
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2 Dec 2012, 19:41
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 Circuit Owner
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I used the ebayer super-seller01
It took about 2 weeks to arrive. This is the second time I have used this seller - delivery was about 2 weeks each time. -------------------- |
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2 Dec 2012, 19:49
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Sir Slotalot
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 2,006 Joined: 28-February 07 From: Sunny Essex Member No.: 6,530 |
That's who I used and no sign of it
Did you use them recently? -------------------- Don't Forget That I Finish Last ....... I Am The Best At Being Worst Have A Look Here For Great Slot Racing LEFT TURN DIGITAL RACING IN ESSEX |
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2 Dec 2012, 20:21
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Digital=Realism
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 4,385 Joined: 12-December 09 From: kingswinford.West Midlands. Member No.: 13,786 |
Hi
That's also the one I used,not that it helps that much but you should be able to see if there is evidence of postage from China. Had mine for over 12months so not used the seller for a while. -------------------- |
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2 Dec 2012, 21:32
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Learner Driver Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 24-April 12 Member No.: 20,454 |
same seller I used, took 10 days to arrive,got 5 rolls for £10 and pence. bargain.
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2 Dec 2012, 21:53
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Circuit Owner
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 1,855 Joined: 2-August 11 From: Ammanford, Wales Member No.: 18,459 |
QUOTE (Michael363672 @ 2 Dec 2012, 19:49)  That's who I used and no sign of it Did you use them recently? Ordered and paid 9th November, arrived 22nd November (last week). -------------------- |
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2 Dec 2012, 22:06
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Sir Slotalot
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 2,006 Joined: 28-February 07 From: Sunny Essex Member No.: 6,530 |
Bugger mine was sent before that
-------------------- Don't Forget That I Finish Last ....... I Am The Best At Being Worst Have A Look Here For Great Slot Racing LEFT TURN DIGITAL RACING IN ESSEX |
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2 Dec 2012, 22:30
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Top Tuner Group: Members Posts: 423 Joined: 24-November 10 From: Ohope, New Zealand Member No.: 16,585 |
Thanks guys, I just ordered some from super-seller01 and look forward to seeing it. I am going to lay it over my racing line chicanes I just finished to make sure they are smooth. I'll do some experimenting with it and will probably use it over my entire circuit when I finish it. I like the idea of smoothing out the clickety-clack of the rail joins. I have got to say, I am astounded at the cool slot accesories you can pick up from Asia at such a cheap price. I have just ordered LED's and resistors and now this and it costs peanuts.
Cheers, Damo. |
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3 Dec 2012, 11:24
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Circuit Owner
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 1,855 Joined: 2-August 11 From: Ammanford, Wales Member No.: 18,459 |
I'm not sure the copper tape will completely eradicate the clickety clack - the tape is very thin. You may want to experiment putting some form of filler into the joins before laying the tape over the top. Worth trying on spare track if you have any.
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