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DCC wiring
Posted by LVGuy on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:26 PM

Has anyone used Insulation Displacement Connectors, aka tap connectors or "suitcase connectors" for wiring track feeders to bus wires?  How do they work on DCC systems?

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Posted by richg1998 on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:40 PM

Our club uses them but you need to use the correct size wire and correct connector. Use the correct tool and take your time. We use stranded wire.

I have used these connectors in commercially and they work. But again, your mileage may vary.

Rich

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Posted by Curt Webb on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:44 PM

You can look on Youtube for a video on their use and the MRR site has a video on using them.

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Posted by PennCentral99 on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:52 PM

Here, check these:

http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/p/60974/756260.aspx#756260

http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/p/106386/1233498.aspx#1233498

http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/p/140408/1563833.aspx#1563833

BTW, welcome to the forums.  I did this not to be a smart alick, but it was easier than repeating the information and recommendations.  Happy reading!

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