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Discussion starter · #661 ·
Merry Christmas to All. Mother Nature decided to give us an unusual Christmas morning and gave Wolf Mountain has a winter coat.
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Not even worth mentioning for those in cooler climates but having a white Christmas is a treat here.
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Even snow capped hills.
Wishing one and all a wonderful holiday season and great new year.
 
#664 ·
Warmer here yesterday.. More melted - yea.! But. Now still have lingering piles of remaining white fluff.. Here n there..
Spring is coming.. I'm just sure.. I read it somewhere!
Play day for all.. Press onwards.. Stay warm!
SD
 
Discussion starter · #665 ·
Transformers for NCE

Mrs. Santa was good to me this year and there was a NCE PH10-R under the tree. Took several weeks before the question of why it wasn't running came up. Talked about decoders etc then casually mentioned that I need a transformer which wasn't included.
NCE recommends their Brutus 10 amp 18 VAC transformer as a power source. Question for those that use or have tested the PH10-R system. Are there transformers out there that offer equal or better power. Accessory outlets etc.? Quick recap of track being powered: about 700 feet of track in 3 loops with feeders every 25 to 30 feet. Loops currently on a single circuit but are set up to be 3 individual loops. Any and all assistance happily accepted.
 
#666 ·
No, do not get that transformer... you will get much improved performance with a regulated power supply.

Read my site, and email me with questions, I am VERY familiar with the ins and outs of this system.

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I tell you where to get the best deal on the proper power supply.

http://www.elmassian.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=322&Itemid=360

I have a number of pages on NCE: (tips, tweaks, etc)

http://www.elmassian.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=47

and there are FIVE sub pages from the above page, you will see the link at the top of the page.

I'd be happy to help you or even talk on the phone.

Greg
 
Discussion starter · #668 ·
Cliffy, Greg - Thanks for the input. Have been looking at some regulated voltage transformers and an issue has sort of cropped up. The one's I looked at had an operating range of -3 C to 50 C. Not worried about low end even in the winter here but 50C = 80F and we regularly get days in the high 80's to mid 90's here during the summer. Over 95 or so no trains running as I'm either in the house or the pool. More research for sure.
 
#669 · (Edited)
That stack has the Meanwell supply on the bottom, it is fan cooled. It also lived in a black plastic box only open on the bottom and I know it got a lot hotter than 80 degrees in the summer!

Note also that your DCC system will get hot also. Basically put a small circulating fan inside, leave some ventilation and you will be fine.

Greg

p.s. the MeanWell is only about $60...

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#679 ·
Greg Elmassian said:
That stack has the Meanwell supply on the bottom, it is fan cooled. It also lived in a black plastic box only open on the bottom and I know it got a lot hotter than 80 degrees in the summer!

Note also that your DCC system will get hot also. Basically put a small circulating fan inside, leave some ventilation and you will be fine.

Greg

p.s. the MeanWell is only about $60...

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X 2 on the system as I use the same set up as Greg. Even had some pretty hot days here in summer and system works great. Later RJD
 
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