GECX 2029 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I Recently purchased R2655 of eBay, after waiting nearly a week it arrived, soon as I unboxed the locomotive I noticed the sleeve, now do I put it on before running the loco? or can I run the loco without the sleeve?? I've been confused all day because of this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jane1707819582 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 yes you can fit it before running . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Did you purchase this class 73 loco as "decoder fitted" ? When new, this loco was listed by Hornby as "DCC ready"..........HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GECX 2029 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Did you purchase this class 73 loco as "decoder fitted" ? When new, this loco was listed by Hornby as "DCC ready"..........HBYes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 It is surprising that the Sleeve was not already fitted. I cover all my Decoders with an Insulating Sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 DCC ready locos used come with a sleeve in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I have just purchased a TTS for class 66 and in the instructions it just says wrap the chip in sellotape, it is less restrictive. I am pretty sure sellotape falls of in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Folk have said that the glue in Sellotape is acidic and not chip friendly once heated. How true this is I have no idea. I tend to use heat shrink sleeve just nipped at each end to hold the decoder but allowing air circulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I would also avoid standard PVC Electrical insulation tape. Over time the glue on the tape creates a very sticky congealed mess that is near impossible to clean off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Standard electrical insulation tape appears to be the tape of choice in Hornby DCC fitted units, if my vent van is anything to go by.Unless it is not the standard gooey stuff.I use white medical tape as it is very adherant but easy to peel off and reuse. /media/tinymce_upload/6d39c2ceaab5f69961e298905550fea8.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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