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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 18, 2005 7:01 PM

where do i find a buss to do my wiring?

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 18, 2005 7:15 PM

At the buss stop.

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retsignalmtr

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Posted by retsignalmtr on Monday, April 18, 2005 7:16 PM

a buss is a term for a main power feeder. right now i'm using 14 gauge wire that i have left over from a job i did. you could use romex ( called non metalic sheathed cable ) used for house wiring. just strip off the outside jacket and you'll have a white and a black wire. this will be your buss that you will tap off of with smaller gauge wire to connect to the rails. leave the insulation on the wires and just strip it where you want to solder the feeders.

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 18, 2005 7:16 PM

smart***dont need that king of stupidity here

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tstage

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Posted by tstage on Monday, April 18, 2005 7:17 PM

Bob,

Nuts! You were one stop ahead of me...

Tom

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 18, 2005 7:22 PM

now thats the answer i needed thanks retsignalmtr

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dave9999

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Posted by dave9999 on Monday, April 18, 2005 7:42 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by iceman24333

smart***dont need that king of stupidity here

Ahh man...I thought I was the King of Supidity. Oh well... congratulations
Bob[;)]. Dave

BTW iceman, I believe Bob was just having a little fun with you.

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Don Gibson

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Posted by Don Gibson on Monday, April 18, 2005 11:02 PM

Instead of all wires to a central control panel, one runs wires paralleling the track to act as a 'feeder' system. Benefit: No slowing down as engine get's further down the track. Switch powering can also be located on the layout , near the switch, as opposed to a Centralized control point.. Great for trouble shooting.

QUOTE: - Iceman24333 - "smart*** . I dont need that king of stupidity here

Maybe not, but YOU'RE the guy asking the questions

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