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Kadee electromagnet uncouplers

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Kadee electromagnet uncouplers
Posted by Aikidomaster on Friday, February 19, 2010 6:45 PM
I am using a combination of Kadee electromagnet uncouplers #309 and the Kadee under the track magnets #308. I use the #309 for the mainline and the #308's for industrial spurs and for the yard that I am starting to construct. My question is, what power source are people using? I have some PR14 from Digitrax that I use for various needs, such as in combination with the PM42 (power management) and to power the control panels for the Tortoise switch machines and LEDs. Some specific suggestions please.

Craig North Carolina

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Friday, February 19, 2010 10:09 PM

I found an appropriate wall-wart in my parts box.

The Kadee electromagnetic uncoupler is a big-time power hog.  When I first connected it up to the power supply I use for accessory lighting, the whole town went into brownout when I uncoupled cars.  This device needs a truly independent power supply.

UPDATE:  The one I'm using is a 12-volt, 1 amp DC power supply.

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