How many uncouple tracks off one 40W tranformer and button.

[jimhaleyscomet]

Does anyone know how much wattage a K-line uncouple track uses. I want to have one button to operate about 7 super snap tracks and another button to operate 7 -027 tracks. Both buttons would be hooked to the same transformer but would not be pressed at the same time. Would this be a problem using a 40watt k-line set transformer?

Jim H

[ADCX Rob]

Figured at 5-7 ohms each, about 20-25 watts for each section.

Rob

[fwright]

If you use separate buttons for each uncoupling track, you have no problems. Why do you want to energize more than one magnet at a time? If you need to buy extra buttons, any 2+ amp push button will work - a lot cheaper than buying a bigger transformer.

yours in wiring

[jimhaleyscomet]

Thank you. I will use more buttons.

Jim H

[lionelsoni]

I wire my uncoupling tracks to the same control as a nearby switch. A typical arrangement would be a siding with an uncoupling section on the siding close to the switch. So I wire the uncoupling section to the switch terminal that throws the switch to the siding. (I use only the electromagnet type of uncoupling section, returned to an accessory supply.)

[jimhaleyscomet]

Lionelsoni,

Good idea! I am trying to reduce the clutter (too many switches) on my control panel. Using the remote switch would eliminate extra switches.

Thank you!

Jim H