Kapton tape

SR39 · 06-13-2009, 11:38 AM

I am installing 163AO Digitrax decoders in my N scale SD 35's The decoder came with Kapton take on one end. Is that tape supposed to be left on the decoder after install? I am new at this as this is my first decoder install. Thanks for any info.
Jim

cidchase · 06-17-2009, 12:26 AM

yes, it may be left in place if desired. this tape has a high insulation value and temperature resistance, it is to protect against short circuits caused by any conductive part of the loco or wiring touching the decoder.

mfm37 · 08-19-2009, 08:50 PM

Use the kapton tape to insulate the areas that Digitrax recommends in the instructions included with the decoder. Save the extra for future installations because many manufacturers don't include it. I wrap my extras around a leftover plastic tape spool.

06-13-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
SR39 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 38 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kapton tape I am installing 163AO Digitrax decoders in my N scale SD 35's The decoder came with Kapton take on one end. Is that tape supposed to be left on the decoder after install? I am new at this as this is my first decoder install. Thanks for any info. Jim

06-17-2009, 12:26 AM	#2
cidchase Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere between Clarksville and Zhanjiang Posts: 1,671 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	yes, it may be left in place if desired. this tape has a high insulation value and temperature resistance, it is to protect against short circuits caused by any conductive part of the loco or wiring touching the decoder. __________________ The Home of the Brave, and the Land of the Free Electron! Cid

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08-19-2009, 08:50 PM	#3
mfm37 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Use the kapton tape to insulate the areas that Digitrax recommends in the instructions included with the decoder. Save the extra for future installations because many manufacturers don't include it. I wrap my extras around a leftover plastic tape spool.