I'm planning on using 12 gauge house wire. Does anyone see a problem with
that, other than having to cut open the plastic sleeve when making a connection?
Roger Nulton
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Roberts
To: S Scale
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:37 AM
Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Track Buss Question
> Posted by: "joseph_1942" [EMAIL PROTECTED] joseph_1942
> Date: Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:29 pm (PDT)
>
>When running track buss wires for a DCC controlled layout, should
>the two wires be spaced apart or twisted together, or does it make
>any difference? I have heard different opinions about this.
>
>Does the inductance from the 15 volt AC current have any significant
>effect on track voltage for cable runs of less than 40 feet?
>
>Which is best to minimize the inductance effects, twisted wires or
>keeping them spaced apart? I am using 14 gauge stranded wire for my
>track buss.
NCE recommends twisting bus wires about three turns per foot. I use
DCC with my old DC wiring, which has about six turns per foot.
In connection with DCC I haven't heard of any issue regarding
inductance, which I understand is the magnetism created by the 15
volt AC current.
Number 14 gauge wire is satisfactory for runs to fifty feet, again
according to NCE.
Gratuitous advice: When experts have different opinions, do what
makes sense to you.
--
Bill Roberts
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