jbnmini Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I am working on the tape wiring for the latest rehab project...and the wiring is only on the 2nd floor with this odd plug in. The tape wire is damaged, but you can see where it came out from the back. This was then connected to the main tape wire run with brads. Can anyone help me out to identify it - and maybe where (if) I can find another one to replace it? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 It looks like a junction splice, where you connect the lead wire into the transformer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Junction splice is my guess, too. http://www.miniatures.com/Junction-Splice-P17647.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Almost looks hand made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 What is so odd is that the tape comes directly out of the back of the plug-in.....not like the usual junction splice that has the nails that make the connection.... What I need to know is if anyone has ever seen something like this and knows what company may have made it and if I can still get it! I need to either find one like this or come up with something similar. Either that or I am gonna try prying it apart to see if I can fix it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Hmmmmm......did some searching.....it looks similar to a "bridging cord". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 9 hours ago, jbnmini said: Hmmmmm......did some searching.....it looks similar to a "bridging cord". I found an image of a bridging cord here: https://www.dollhousecity.com/product/CK1028-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Why do you need to fix it? How are you planning to use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 1 hour ago, fov said: Why do you need to fix it? How are you planning to use it? Am wondering the same thing. I'd be a bit leery of trying to fix something like this. Can you not substitute some other electrical connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I agree, this old copper tape should be removed and replaced. You don't know which is the positive or negative sections and could end up shorting out your entire system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 My thoughts were to simply replace the tape and junction with new ones - - the junction (while at a rather unusual and unhandy spot, IMHO) was cleverly concealed and I thought I would try to restore it using the same type of system. However, I have come to the conclusion that this odd junction was either home-made or simply no longer available....and since I am planning on installing the tapewire on all three floors this time, I have decided to simply re-locate the starting point to the opposite side of the house- at the base of the stairs (and use a modern junction splice!). Perhaps I will hide a tiny treasure box under the secret floorboards where the old junction box used to be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 55 minutes ago, jbnmini said: Perhaps I will hide a tiny treasure box under the secret floorboards where the old junction box used to be. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 2 hours ago, jbnmini said: ...Perhaps I will hide a tiny treasure box under the secret floorboards where the old junction box used to be. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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