Looking to identify what the material is used as an insulator for the starter button, I've highlighted it in red.
To me it looks like a thin leather but not sure.
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LA10 starter button isolating material
Re: LA10 starter button isolating material
Hi ,I expect you could get some from an electrical overhaul business .
Cheers Almxx
Cheers Almxx
Re: LA10 starter button isolating material
I suspect this is more of a physical barrier than an electrical isolation, probably intend to stop accidental shorting out of the terminals with a spanner or anything else metal that came into contact with the terminals.
Together with the rubber boots, probably a bit perished now, this strip would have provided reasonable reassurance again accidental shorting out. Remember one terminal is always live and capable of providing a high current supply with a potential fire risk.
More modern (solenoid) versions have a raised Bakelite barrier between the terminals I expect you could replace the strip with any flexible (heat resistant) non conducting material, maybe even a strip of gasket material (non-conducting), or leather as you suggest.
Together with the rubber boots, probably a bit perished now, this strip would have provided reasonable reassurance again accidental shorting out. Remember one terminal is always live and capable of providing a high current supply with a potential fire risk.
More modern (solenoid) versions have a raised Bakelite barrier between the terminals I expect you could replace the strip with any flexible (heat resistant) non conducting material, maybe even a strip of gasket material (non-conducting), or leather as you suggest.
Cheers, Henry Curwen
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