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• RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? - Duster 10:39:53 04/28/14 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? posted by Scottson on April 27, 2014 at 17:18:07

  I suggest that you contact the Oyaide distributor and ask if they can order some replacements. It's important to understand that the carbon fiber faceplate is not just for vibration control, it's also very much intended to dissipate electric fields caused by the AC outlet termination points. If all else fails, you may be able to trim a non-magnetic stainless steel faceplate to fit as a safety replacement (the Cooper brand product is non-magnetic).
  
  Lotus Group - Oyaide Distributor USA:
  
  http://www.lotusgroupusa.com/
  
  Lowe's - Cooper Stainless Steel Wall Plate:
  
  http://www.lowes.com/pd_192288-334-93101-SP-L_0__?productId=1054665
  
  
  

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  • RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? - Scottson 11:02:46 04/28/14 (4)
    In Reply to: RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? posted by Duster on April 28, 2014 at 10:39:53

    Thanks for the info. Duster - I was hoping you might have some good advice. I've ordered a couple of cheapo faceplates that I could potentially trim to fit as DIY replacements. In the meantime, I've emailed the Lotus group about the possibility of getting replacements. I'll let you know what I learn.
    

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    • RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? - Duster 14:30:42 04/28/14 (3)
      In Reply to: RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? posted by Scottson on April 28, 2014 at 11:02:46

      I recommend that you ask for a replacement faceplate screw (or two) while you are at it. The particular thread size for an Oyaide AC outlet seems to be impossible to find, even from the best hardware stores in the USA.
      
      
      

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      • RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? - Scottson 17:59:00 04/28/14 (2)
        In Reply to: RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? posted by Duster on April 28, 2014 at 14:30:42

        Presumably some idiosyncratic Japanese metric specification? I inquired about replacements & they are going to get back to me.
        
        Thanks again for your help.
        

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        • RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? - Duster 15:32:38 05/01/14 (1)
          In Reply to: RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? posted by Scottson on April 28, 2014 at 17:59:00

          Please report your findings.
          
          
          

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          • RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? - Scottson 17:38:10 05/01/14 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: Carbon fibre faceplate replacements for Oyaide WPC-Z? posted by Duster on May 01, 2014 at 15:32:38

            Will do. Thus far the response was that they'd inquire & get back to me - or, more accurately, I should get back to them - in a couple of weeks.
            

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