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low voltage wire
Posted by Sp1d3y on Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:36 PM
Im having trouble with the wiring. Can i use 12/2 low voltage outdoor landscape wire for power to my track?
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Posted by Chopperthedog on Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:58 PM

There is not one reason that you couldn't. I used 14\2 and it's intended purpose is to be buried anyway. To attach to rail I cut wire and soldered into ring terminals and attached to rail clamps. You can't go wrong.

 

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Posted by mgilger on Thursday, June 10, 2010 9:31 PM

 That should work out very nicely.

Mark

 

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Posted by ttrigg on Thursday, June 10, 2010 9:32 PM

Sp1d3y
Im having trouble with the wiring. Can i use 12/2 low voltage outdoor landscape wire for power to my track?

 

Absolutly. I went so far as to use the power taps for lights to put electrons on the rails. 6 years and no problems yet. I use 7 conductor sprinkler control valve wiring to power turnouts and "controlled sidings."

Tom Trigg

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