Trains.com

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Tam Valley Frog Juicer multiple blocks

943 views
3 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
WPA
  • Member since
    April 2018
  • 140 posts
Tam Valley Frog Juicer multiple blocks
Posted by WPA on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 6:22 PM

I have a Tam Valley Hex juicer and have two open spots on it.  Can I use those spots to manage two frogs in a seperate power block?

Thanks

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: Bedford, MA, USA
  • 21,334 posts
Posted by MisterBeasley on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 7:22 PM

I would think so.  Each individual juicer just senses polarity that the frog should be, and switches input sources appropriately.  Under the situation you described, both would be available so this should work.

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

  • Member since
    February 2008
  • 277 posts
Posted by AEP528 on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 8:00 AM

WPA

I have a Tam Valley Hex juicer and have two open spots on it.  Can I use those spots to manage two frogs in a seperate power block?

Thanks

 

Are the districts on the same power booster? If so, it would work but I personally wouldn't want to mix two power districts in the same physical section of track. Specifically, it could cause unexpected behavior with circuit breakers.

WPA
  • Member since
    April 2018
  • 140 posts
Posted by WPA on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 9:20 AM

They are on same booster but good point.  I guess I would be bridging something that should remain separate. 

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Users Online

Search the Community

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Model Railroader Newsletter See all
Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!