SGJ Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I was browsing on ebay and noticed this "electric glue" http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Glue-Model-Train-Tracks-Coach-Diner-Passenger-Car-Caboose-Freight-HO-N-/331007141415?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4d11902627#shId I was wondering if anyone has any experience of using this product or are there any similar products in the uk ? SGJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 As anything which conducts electricity effectively, needs to really be pure metal I would think that this product would not have the best conductive properties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Road Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Good for low voltage circuits . Used in a lot of applications with circuit boards . There are a good few manufacturers in the market . Conductivity properties are excellent if used correctly . When working in the computer industry it was a common product that was brought in in bulk . What so you fancy using it for ? Mike b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Good for low voltage circuits . Used in a lot of applications with circuit boards . There are a good few manufacturers in the market . Conductivity properties are excellent if used correctly . When working in the computer industry it was a common product that was brought in in bulk . What so you fancy using it for ? Mike b I was thinking about using it to wire up seep point motors http://www.gaugemaster.com/_upload/imgs/lrg/34489/GMC-PM1.jpg I have liked using these type of motors, and also the peco ones but by choice seep. ( i do have around 6 peco ones too ). on the layout I eventually will have about 18 points including the fiddle yard, They are done by hand at the moment, the track isn't fixed into position yet as I am wanting to make sure i am happy with the layout before glueing the track and ballast down, I haven't made the holes yet for the points motors or wire from the track to a controller http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/72294-armley-moor-layout/ http://www.midland-road.co.uk/ SGJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crosland Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I was thinking about using it to wire up seep point motors Totally unsuitable for high current applications like that. Solder them. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Road Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Sgj I am afraid as Andrew says . The electric glue is really suitable for low voltage only . You will need to use solder . If you do get some however , give it a try and report back . It might work . Who knows until someone tries . Mike b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 I have bought a tub, I will try it on a point motor and also try it for the loco decoder programming test track, but if as said by Andrew that it`s unsuitable I can use it for the station lamps and building lights like the Depot, and Goods shed when i get that far with Armley Moor . I shall report back when it comes, just put in the order today so i will see how long it takes for shipping too. SGJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It is certainly being pushed at the public in a BIG way : over-hyped : over-sold : cluttering up ebay lists : otherwise being a real pain in the ... all the reasons for not buying/trusting it. As I can solder I really just do not see any use for it - though I can see why those who cannot be bothered to learn how to solder might get taken in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 2, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2013 It is certainly being pushed at the public in a BIG way : over-hyped : over-sold : cluttering up ebay lists : otherwise being a real pain in the ... all the reasons for not buying/trusting it. As I can solder I really just do not see any use for it - though I can see why those who cannot be bothered to learn how to solder might get taken in. Thankyou Kenton. When I first saw this on ebay, I thought of you, and you did not disappoint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 The Glue has arrived, Had a quick reed through the instructions basically use a toothpick to apply and wait for it to set... The ebay seller had typed up a better set of instructions ( more like hints and tips ) himself so credit should really go to him. The actual product is probably better described as paint rather than glue, its carbon and water based, and looks a paint / paste mash-up ( got to get a trendy word in lol ). The way I think it should go on as being "glue" is to apply the product to the cleaned track ( the seller recomended making a few scratches so I used a glass fibre brush down the side of the rail that the wire is to be stuck to, he also recommended using I.P.A to clean surfaces ( I don't have any though ). I put the paste onto the bottom of the cleaned / scratched rail put the wire between the peco sleeper fret and rail, and am leaving it to dry ( the seller also recommended 24 hours for this, but it could be sooner than that. I will give it a tug test tomorrow evening ( not talking about class 60`s ) I did have a little helper too with the photos ! SGJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 My initial thought on seeing "Electric glue" was arc welding! Not convinced by this product as yet - like others, I can solder... Will watch this thread/subject with interest though, if only as a curious bystander... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Just got back from Lanzarote, so sorry for not posting earlier, the tug test... Fail, It was not the first light pull but if a loco or wagon were to derail then it would definitely pull the wires off if the underframe catches the wire, but on the plus side the conductivity I cant fault and if the glue / paste is used as intended e.g. circuit boards then no problems, It could have a use maybe in peco type fish plates, I am not going to bother with testing it on Point motors as the soldering iron will be the better option, I think as DCC is progressing it will have a few uses on maybe the chips e.g. a pcb board repair / fix etc ( thats is more inline with its intended use ) another option is that it would be good for coach lighting or building lighting when it may be difficult to solder near plastic. It is a really useful and good product, but as others have said not really a replacement for soldering, but a idea to keep in the tool box for other situations. SGJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks for the info, SGJ. Much appreciated. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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