A cautionary note. I got the original non-DCC version of this turntable when if first came out. I decided to use an old powerpack to power the TT. My instructions called for a 12V power source which is what this powerpack was listed as. Before long it went dead. I called Walthers and their tech support person told me that many DC power packs actually put out more voltage than listed. Some as much as 18V. They sent me a replacement for the bridge circuit board and recommended I get a Miniatronics 12V power supply which I did. It has served me well.
I don't know if the DCC version is as sensitive to the power supply as the original TT. Something to consider.
I prefer to keep the voltage in the middle of the spec range. AC output is a volt high and DC would be running at max output. Would it work....probably. I prefer not to stress the electronics. Decades of experience and just my opinion.
Trainzman2435 I have an old Model Power power pack but on the output it shows 19V AC and 0-18VDC @ 5.5VA. The requirements for the turntable state 12-18 VAC or 16-24 VDC @250ma. Will this old power pack work to power the turntable?
I have an old Model Power power pack but on the output it shows 19V AC and 0-18VDC @ 5.5VA. The requirements for the turntable state 12-18 VAC or 16-24 VDC @250ma. Will this old power pack work to power the turntable?
Rich
Alton Junction
BATMAN The system. I run a dedicated line from this to the TT.
The system.
I run a dedicated line from this to the TT.
Nice system, i wish i had went with it from the begenning lol....It was out of my price range at the time but like i said, i am upgrading to the SB5 and making my Powercab a ProCab.....Thanks again!
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
EMDSD40 I have the 933-2850 model. This is an early version and had many indexing problems. It has long been removed. I used a dual control Tyco power pack with a 15 vac output. The TT was the only thing connected. Voltage was monitored and remained solid. Power source was not the problem. Hope you have a better experience with this TT than I did.
I have the 933-2850 model. This is an early version and had many indexing problems. It has long been removed. I used a dual control Tyco power pack with a 15 vac output. The TT was the only thing connected. Voltage was monitored and remained solid. Power source was not the problem. Hope you have a better experience with this TT than I did.
Thank you sir for the information. I just purchased model 933-2618. So do you think that i can power my turntable with the power pack i have listed above?
BATMAN I plug mine into my DCC system. For the little bit of time the TT runs I can spare the juice. The RH lights have their own power source.
I plug mine into my DCC system. For the little bit of time the TT runs I can spare the juice. The RH lights have their own power source.
Brent, can you explain how you plug yours into your DCC system please, i have the NCE Powercab system right now but am upgrading to the NCE SB5 booster soon so i can have multiple power panels around my layout without having to loose connection when moving from station to station around my layout....Thanks!
Hello everyone, i just got my new Walthers 130' turntable. Reading the specifications regarding the power supply for the turntable i was wondering what you guys would recommend using for this? I have an old Model Power power pack but on the output it shows 19V AC and 0-18VDC @ 5.5VA. The requirements for the turntable state 12-18 VAC or 16-24 VDC @250ma. Will this old power pack work to power the turntable? If not what would you guys recommend? Thanks everyone!