I tend to use the most flexible source of HDPE (Recycling Triangle "2") that I can get my hands on - milk bottle caps are good at about 1mm thick and cut to shape. HDPE is a pretty good insulator/isolator. David
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On 27 Jun 2012, at 18:45, DS McArthur wrote: > Last weekend I discovered that one of the reversing lights on my +4 was also > blowing fuses for much the same reason, but where to get a replacement fibre > "washer" from. The hole in the centre is only about 2mm diameter, much too > small for a washer of getting on for 150mm wide. Have thought about > fabricating my own out of a Tufnol off-cut. Any ideas anyone > > Denis > > Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:38:17 +0100 > From: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Flashing indicators on Roadster > To: [email protected] > > > Roger, > > "can't remember if it was the last one I got to" > > It probably was........... 'cos after that you stopped looking? > > Peter > > > From: Roger Tatton <[email protected]> > To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 16:27 > Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Flashing indicators on Roadster > Me too Rob, washer disintegrated in one of the wing-top lights. Fuse popped > every time I turned the lights on. I found it by removing each bulb in turn, > can't remember if it was the last one I got to, but Sod's law says it was! > > Roger > > <whiteensign.gif> > -- > On 27/06/2012 16:16, Rob Hill wrote: > Hi Alan, > > My bet is with Colin on this as I had the same but with the brake > light/reversing light fuse. i.e. it turned out to be the fibre washer affair > which had crumbled away and allowed one of the connections to earth out (took > me kinages to find it!). As Colin says try SVC for the light unit. > > All the best, > > Rob Hill > ----- Original Message ----- > From: e-mail colin.jones5857 > To: mogtalk2 > Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 2:08 PM > Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Flashing indicators on Roadster > > Hi Alan > > I had the exact same problem on my 08 car so it may be relevant. Inside the > indicator lamps the central contact is located on a fibre washer, the washer > is tensioned by a steel coil spring. > > The washers are mode from rubbish material and when damp (and of course we > all know how easy it is to get water in) flexes and allows the central > contact wire and soldered nipple to tip and touch the spring, that blows the > fuse when the amp is turned on. > > As a temporary fix I ground down a similar sized fibre washer from a workshop > pack and Araldited it to the back of the OE washer and rebuilt the lamp, OK > the spring is under a tad more compression but so what, we are talking a > millimetre or two here! > > I ordered a lamp, it was delayed in coming through my local dealer so I also > sourced one via SVC http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/ you may wish to note that the SVC > price is almost half the MMC price via a dealer! > > My quick fix is still waiting for me to find my round-tuit........;-) One > day I will either fit the new lamp or reinforce the other 3 as that seems to > be a secure fix to date. Time will tell. > > BR > > Colin (of course also check all other terminals and wiring for shorts but the > lamps are very suspect). > On 27 June 2012 13:43, Alan Sharpe <[email protected]> wrote: > Any bright ideas on this one? > The flashing indicators on Wendy’s Roadster 4 seater (2006) keep blowing the > fuse. > When I replace the fuse it sometimes blows again instantly the right hand > indicator is selected, sometimes after 50 miles or so. > BHM’s ace electrician has crawled all over it and could find no fault. > Replaced the fuse and it’s now gone again after the usual 50 miles. > > Has this happened to anyone else? > > I’m open to fresh ideas. > > Thanks > > Alan > Sussex > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify Your Subscription > > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify Your Subscription > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify Your Subscription > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify Your Subscription > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify Your Subscription > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify Your Subscription ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
