02-08-2009, 10:47 PM
MasonJar Wrote:Make sure you know the limitations (most notably the amp rating) to be sure that it can run all you want to run. If you use a large gauge power bus, it should deliver power to all parts of the layout, no matter how big it gets (well, within reason...). We routinely have cables running in excess of 50' to power districts of our <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.hotrak.ca">http://www.hotrak.ca</a><!-- m --> set-ups.
I was thinking of doing by Bus lines with 10-12 gauge wire, that should be sufficient power supply and provide lots of power in the lengths of cables that will be connected....
MasonJar Wrote:Yes, theoretically, you'll need two plugs for every module. The trailer harnesses are about $5 a pair IIRC. So you're looking at ~$150 for 30+ pairs. Not bad. I would avoid any connection like terminal strips, because eventually the repeated crushing of the wire will cause it to break, and you'll have to replace it
$150 spread out over a few years is not bad at all really, and i can live with that, prolly but them 10-20 at a time.... Thanks again for the tips and advice Andrew, i really appreciate it
