Carbon Fibre Light Switches!


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Just thought I'd share a recent(ish) mini project of mine - the carbon fibre light switch.

I used the resin infusion method to provide a flawless finish, followed by a CNC machined finish for the edges and centre cut out.

I have some up for sale on Ebay as we speak (not sure on advertising rules on here so wont link)









The Mould:


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Dravis - 10/10/2017 9:31:26 AM
Very impressive looking "end product" --

There is however a very large "But"  ... :-O
Carbon fibres are Conductive to electricity, so unless you have a nice thick layer of clear coat or gelcoat on both surfaces the nice looking light switches could give you a nasty (schocking ) surprise!!!

You should CAREFULLY consider selling these items !


Hi Dravis thanks for the feedback,

Would the metal (chrome plated) originals not be even more conductive of electricity?

Regards,

James
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James91h - 8 Years Ago
     Unfortunately we cannot see the pictures due to the silly photobucket 3rd party hosting scam.
Warren (Staff) - 8 Years Ago
     OK, have tried a different image host. Hopefully you should be able to see the images now!
James91h - 8 Years Ago
     Images working perfectly now. They look pretty damn impressive!! would certainly add a modern twist to any room and much nicer looking than plain boring white plastic!
Warren (Staff) - 8 Years Ago
     Very impressive looking "end product" -- There is however a very large "But" ... :-O Carbon fibres are Conductive to electricity, so unless you have a nice thick layer of clear coat or gelcoat on.....
Dravis - 8 Years Ago
             Hi Dravis thanks for the feedback, Would the metal (chrome plated) originals not be even more conductive of electricity? Regards, James
James91h - 8 Years Ago
     Surely the metal crome plated ones have a backing of some sort of plastic/bakelite?? If your CF ones use the same construction, you won't have a problem :-) It does look like you have no backing on.....
Dravis - 8 Years Ago
     I suspect with the peel ply finish on the back, there will be a thin layer of resin over the carbon so no easy direct route to conduct. Plus being a very high resistance conductor you will likely jus...
Warren (Staff) - 8 Years Ago
     The RCCB relay will most likely be tripped, (Residual Current to ground - protection relay, if you have such a thing in GB?) This could happen even if no one actually touches the outer surface of the...
Dravis - 8 Years Ago

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