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HO Wiring For DCC
Ray asks readers for guidance:
"I plan to wire my first DCC layout soon; however, I dont know what to do about lighting. Shall I get a separate power supply and put all the lighting on it and if so do I need terminal blocks to separate and reduce wiring runs? I don't mind if the lights are on all the time because I will be using a reduced voltage.
Also, my turnout motors should be to toggle switches and hopefully to a panel which I haven't done yet. Is there anything I need to know about running 24 AWG on a 4ft x 8ft layout like mine?"
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find your correct voltage that your lights will use, then run two wires from your power sourse .then you can tie your lights into your feeder using auto saddle splices. . are you can also use term. blks.for your switches check amps. for wire size total up amps for each mtr. hope this helps 18 gage will work for every thing
I used the following product for my AC type of stuff. I used it for houses, N-scale cars with headlights and tailights. It will provide up to 10 plus and minus poles but I just added what I need to each pole. I placed it in the middle of the layout to minimize the wiring to each device.
Power Distribution block from Hobby line Inc.
Price $18.95 plus $5.95 S&H
Total $24.95