A problem with ESMC wheels

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Dammit Bryan, these things are so well made that I have to get out the Multi-Meter to figure out where the insulator is.

Can't you make poorly engineered stuff and make it easy on me?

 

[bbussey]

You scared me, you %#@)(*@$%!!! 

[tehachapifan]

I was really curious to see what this was about too as I'm yet to run across an ESM wheelset that isn't perfect.

[peteski]

Click bait!   

[nkalanaga]

Serious question:  For those who want resistor-equipped wheelsets for signal systems, how hard would it be to make the insulator from conductive plastic?  We use such a plastic at the auto filter factory where I work, to prevent static buildup in a diesel filter housing.  It give a resistance of around one MOhm, too high for signal systems, but there are other such resins with lower resistances.

Since all of the insulators are identical, the resistance should be at least as accurate as commercial resistors, and those (like me) who don't have a signal system would never notice the difference.

[peteski]

Serious question:  For those who want resistor-equipped wheelsets for signal systems, how hard would it be to make the insulator from conductive plastic?  We use such a plastic at the auto filter factory where I work, to prevent static buildup in a diesel filter housing.  It give a resistance of around one MOhm, too high for signal systems, but there are other such resins with lower resistances.

Since all of the insulators are identical, the resistance should be at least as accurate as commercial resistors, and those (like me) who don't have a signal system would never notice the difference.

My brain works in strange ways. I recall that you asked almost identical question last year in https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=52862.msg724339#msg724339 . Back then we thought it was a good idea (if some manufacturer decided to implement it).

[Bill H]

I was really curious to see what this was about too as I'm yet to run across an ESM wheelset that isn't perfect.

Completely agree. ESM wheels are my go to for metal wheelsets.

[keeper]

I would like to try them, but the listed dealer for Germany doesn't have them.

Thomas

[Ed Kapuscinski]

You scared me, you %#@)(*@$%!!! 

I aim to please! lol

But consider it payback for me having to do a tiny bit of extra work, lol.

[nkalanaga]

Peteski:  I probably did, as I've been thinking along those lines for a long time, before I left data processing.  But, so far, I haven't had a manufacturer say it won't work, so it's worth throwing out now and then.

[bbussey]

I aim to please! lol
But consider it payback for me having to do a tiny bit of extra work, lol.

One would think that you having that DODX car running around your layout would grant me some leeway! 
And where is your reduction gear load, you #$%^&@#*!!! 

[bbussey]

I would like to try them, but the listed dealer for Germany doesn't have them.

You always can ask the dealer to order some for you.