QUOTE (61215 billy carver @ 11 Mar 2008, 22:06) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>hi all, ive got the lenz 100 set with tr150 transformer. im thinking of using peco or seep motors.is this ok or do i need another transformer, thanks for any help billy
***Hello Billy
Its always best to use a separate transformer for the accessories, as point motors draw quite a lot of current. It needn't be expensive though - do you know anyone with a dead laptop computer? if so, beg its "spare bits" for your railway use the laptop power supply for the Lenz system and the TR100 for your accessories. (just cut off the plug and connect it)
The lenz system doesn't care whether its supplied by AC or DC, and at anywhere from 4~5 amps at 15~18 volts regulated DC, the laptop power supply will be a really stable power supply for the DCC system.
Richard
DCCconcepts
***Hello Billy
Its always best to use a separate transformer for the accessories, as point motors draw quite a lot of current. It needn't be expensive though - do you know anyone with a dead laptop computer? if so, beg its "spare bits" for your railway use the laptop power supply for the Lenz system and the TR100 for your accessories. (just cut off the plug and connect it)
The lenz system doesn't care whether its supplied by AC or DC, and at anywhere from 4~5 amps at 15~18 volts regulated DC, the laptop power supply will be a really stable power supply for the DCC system.
Richard
DCCconcepts