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Correct DCC Voltage
I use the Digikeijs system (command station & boosters). It does a fantastic job of keeping voltage regulated. No matter where I test on my layout I get 15.1 volts and all locos run with no problem.
I use the Digikeijs system (command station & boosters). It does a fantastic job of keeping voltage regulated. No matter where I test on my layout I get 15.1 volts and all locos run with no problem.
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Limits for using 14 AWG for track bus
3M's Brown (#567) IDC's work with 12g. You could then use a 12g buss (I use only solid wire) and come off of that with 14g feeding terminal blocks.
3M's Brown (#567) IDC's work with 12g. You could then use a 12g buss (I use only solid wire) and come off of that with 14g feeding terminal blocks.
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Keith Elrod
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Power Bus
Those, if I think I know what you are referring to, are called "T-Taps" and are different from suitcase connectors.
Those, if I think I know what you are referring to, are called "T-Taps" and are different from suitcase connectors.
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Power Bus
I'm pretty sure what you are referring to is commonly called "suitcase connectors." I agree with Allan ... one-time use only.
I'm pretty sure what you are referring to is commonly called "suitcase connectors." I agree with Allan ... one-time use only.
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Peco Unifrog #6 HO Turnouts Now Available - A Wiring for DCC Website Update
Thanks for the numbers. No hinge ... what a great improvement! It will be a while before I order T/O's again, but these definitely go to the top of the list. K
Thanks for the numbers. No hinge ... what a great improvement! It will be a while before I order T/O's again, but these definitely go to the top of the list. K
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Keith Elrod
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Differentiating bus wires?
Brother P-touch label maker. They are laminated. Permanent, but easily removed. I've used them for years. Also valuable are the Dymo thermal printer labels, available in different sizes.
Brother P-touch label maker. They are laminated. Permanent, but easily removed. I've used them for years. Also valuable are the Dymo thermal printer labels, available in different sizes.
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connectors for dcc wiring
What you need is the brown suitcase connector. Keith
What you need is the brown suitcase connector. Keith
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Keith Elrod
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Disrict Buss
Thanks. That clears that up. Keith
Thanks. That clears that up. Keith
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Keith Elrod
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Disrict Buss
Sorry ... but what is a Lok? Keith
Sorry ... but what is a Lok? Keith
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Keith Elrod
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insulfrog or electrofrog ?
I use Insulfrogs and have never had a problem. Keith
I use Insulfrogs and have never had a problem. Keith
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Keith Elrod
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Cleaners & Lubricants
Excellent article; very informative.
Excellent article; very informative.
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Keith Elrod
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power supply for servos?
Walthers makes a 12v PS {filtered} to go with their new LCC switch control;. Keith
Walthers makes a 12v PS {filtered} to go with their new LCC switch control;. Keith
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Keith Elrod
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New to DCC
Hi Carl, and thank you for your interest. I had a wonderful career on Broadway, touring shows, concerts, industrials, TV, etc. In a nutshell my first Broadway show was A Chorus line (Nice to start out
Hi Carl, and thank you for your interest. I had a wonderful career on Broadway, touring shows, concerts, industrials, TV, etc. In a nutshell my first Broadway show was A Chorus line (Nice to start out
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New to DCC
To each their own. After years of working as a Broadway electrician, I am not fond of stranded wire. I use a solid wire on my Layout.
To each their own. After years of working as a Broadway electrician, I am not fond of stranded wire. I use a solid wire on my Layout.
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PECO Insulfrogs
I agree with Donv. It’s a long-standing debate, but I’m on the side of not soldering the rail joiners. Send feeders to all sections of track. Keith
I agree with Donv. It’s a long-standing debate, but I’m on the side of not soldering the rail joiners. Send feeders to all sections of track. Keith
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Wiring For DCC Update Announcement
Modeltrainstuff.com has it at $32.99 and Trainmastermodels.com (Buford, GA) has it at $23.37. I shop both these stores on a regular basis. Keith
Modeltrainstuff.com has it at $32.99 and Trainmastermodels.com (Buford, GA) has it at $23.37. I shop both these stores on a regular basis. Keith
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