It's an acknowledged fact that when wiring a new build, or converting to DCC (And also with DC layouts) that:
It's a good idea to wire a 'Ring main' or power bus. This is simply a 'ring' of heavy gauge cable under the layout, with regular connections to the track, and all the sidings and spurs. This minimises power loss due to resistance, and maximises reliable running. Also, it provides a convenient method of feeding power to sidings and is easy to modify, and add additional connections later.
For this you can use our copper tape which allows above baseboard wiring, or this wiring kit which contains everything you need (including wiring suggestions and solutions) for below baseboard wiring.
It includes:
- 50 metres wire - Red 1.0mm² 32/0.2mm (Voltage rating, AC: 1500V; Current rating: 6A - that's a massive 450A at 20 VAC!)
- 50 metres wire - Black 1.0mm² 32/0.2mm (Voltage rating, AC: 1500V; Current rating: 6A)
- 10 metres wire - Red .5mm² 7/0.2mm (Voltage rating, AC 1000V; Current rating: 1.4A - 70A at 20vac)
- 10 metres wire - Black .5mm² 7/0.2mm (Voltage rating, AC 1000V; Current rating: 1.4A - 70A at 20vac)
- 100 blade crimps
- 50 tap splices
- 25 splices
- A crimp tool
- Instruction sheet, with wiring hints
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