I am ready to move from my Bachmann e-z command system to a more advanced system.
I have a question.
Can I use my Bachmann e-z command 5amp power booster as a power supply for the digitrax super chief xtra system?
If anyone know I would appreciate it, thanks.
jlugarCan I use my Bachmann e-z command 5amp power booster as a power supply for the digitrax super chief xtra system?
As a general rule, a booster is a booster is a booster and should work with any system as long as the plugs are compatible. Several companies such as CVP Products sell separate boosters that work with various DCC systems. All the booster is doing is taking the command signal and adding track power to it
The Bachmann booster cannot be used as the power supply for the Digitrax system. It MAY be able to be used as a secondary booster. Hopefully the Bachmann unit has a bit better of a short circuit protection than the MRC one - I point out Cuda Ken's ongoing problems with blowign decoders every time he had a short or derailment, until he got rid of the MRC unit.
Use the recommended power supply for the Digitrax system, or if you want to save $10, get the NCE one - it's the exact same power supply. Check the specs on the plate on the Bachmann power supply - I see their 5 amp booster uses an external transformer. If it's 15-17 volts AC at 5 amps it can be used with the Digitrax system. But since they list their booster as capabale of either 15 or 18 volts to teh rails, I suspect the power supply is higher than 18. If you're not sure what this means, post what it says on it - just the power brick.
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