Hi Earl. When my unit shorted I heard some arcing sounds. While waiting for the return of my unit I installed NCE EB3 short circuit protection devices. I'm...
Hi Tony, One question - are the dotted tracks actually in a tunnel, or just on a lower level for easy access? A suggestion - use several wiring blocks. With...
Hello. The dotted tracks are on the bottom level.You will notice that the main lines rise up before entering the station. What i propose to do is devide up the...
Tony, What ARE your concerns about the double slip switches? they will always be a potential problem if not manufactured well. What brand/type are you...
Hello. My concern is that I have not wired such a complex area before and doing it in DCC is new to me.I will check the info that you have suggested. Regards. ...
Hi Earl. I dont quite get what you are saying. Any chance of a little drawing or a picture of the situation on your layout. Regards. Tony. ... reversing...
Below is a description for my layout. If you have any suggestions or comments on how to proceed with the layout or anything that could be changed please let...
Wired up the first of 21 switches tonight and just hook up power to bank of Atlas switches to test the switch. Switch worked fine, tryed it a few times then...
A stuck button could have done it. Check with a continuity tester (a light bulb and battery) to see if the suspect button is closed. Check out the electronic...
I've uploaded a JPG image, M&SR WIRING, of my new layout which will be DCC-controlled. The three power districts are identified by three different colors...
I looked at your proposal and do not see any flaws. The only thing I can suggest is that you be aware that the Zephyr output is only 2.5 amps so you will need...
Thank you, Dale, I was wondering about your suggestion, especially since electricity/electronics is not my strong point. I appreciate your reinforcing the...
Insert one of those PTC resettable fuses in series with each switch coil to protect it against burnout. The PolySwitch RXE040 is a good match to protect Atlas...
Bob, I assume you are using Atlas switch machines and switches. 18 months ago, I was just starting out, intending to use Atlas exclusively. Then DCC control...
I was planning on using a PSXAR for the reverse loop on my layout, but ran across an AR1 from Digitrax which appears to do the same thing for less money. The...
No experience with the Digitrax AR1 or PSXAR. I use the DCC Specialties OGAR which is auto-reverser and electronic CB. The dual functionality is well worth...
Consider the difference a good insurance policy. The PSXAR can also determine block occupancy as well. Whne you look at the cost of a locomotive compared to...
Yah, know? Yer right! ... also determine block occupancy as well. Whne you look at the cost of a locomotive compared to the difference, it is not as bad as...
... I don't use the atlas switch buttons they have caused trouble in the past. I use momentary contact toggle switches. I get them on ebay from; hobby...
I am planning on using a series of terminal blocks to connect the feeders to the power bus. After doing some more reading, I am starting to wonder if 3M...
For connecting feeders to the bus it makes little difference so long as the bus is not compromised. Any difference in resistance from a single connection will...
... starting ... the ... If your bus parallels the track, then you can drop the feeders straight down and attach them to the power bus. I strip the bus ...
Doug, I take exception to your statement, "Any difference in resistance from a single connection will be unnoticable." Any difference from zero ohms resistance...
Recognizing that DC wiring is a little more forgiving in terms of the electrical connection, I used terminal strips on my previous layout with spade connectors...
I am definitely soldering-challenged and the best amount of soldering as far as I am concerned is the least amount. Your point about the length of the feeder...
Cold solder joints, poor crimps and using the wrong size wire for a particular suitcase connector induce resistance into the connection which then causes...
With multiple drops, there is also high level of redundancy involved such that if one connection if compromised, the other connections can pick up the load....
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