Re: Foiling ??

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert L Bass wrote:
> "david 01" wrote:
>>
>>>>> I did not use lead though.  I used aluminum and then lacquered over
>>>>> all my connections to prevent oxidization.
>>>>
>> What connections?
>
> The foil is connected to the wiring using "foil blocks" which are little
> squares with screws and plates on top and adhesive on the back.  The
> usual technique is to make a tiny "Z" fold for expansion, run the foil
> up over the top of the block and fold it back again, then secure it with
> the plate and screw.  Finally the wiring is attached to the screw.  Not
> everyone uses the little "Z" fold first, but we found that if the block
> comes loose it's not as likely to break the foil when there's an extra
> 1/4" of foil there.
>

Back then, the double stick tape was of poor quality. I would remove it
and use a 3M double stick tape that was basically good for life. I liked
the smaller Ademco blocks. The Amseco model were fine as is, but they
were rather large for its function.

Jim Rojas