power for Digitrax DCC

[rrinker]

Nope, not enough power (amps). In the event of a short, you'll probably just blow the power supply, as those types of supplies often have a non-replaceable fuse inside. Or possibly damage your booster since there liekly will not be enough current to trip the protection circuit .
Best stick with a unit designed for the job, like the PS515, the NCE PS15, or the Magna-Force 615.

--Randy

[Anonymous]

Guys
i have two HP printer power supplies from printers that have bitten the dust.
1) HP cat no c4557-60004 - rating - input power is 100 -240v @ 1.0a
Output power 18v @ 1.7a
2)Same info
are these power supplies useable for Digitrax power?
the [B)]Helix