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MR Reviews? Does Anyone Know What DCC They Use?
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[quote user="claycts"] <P>May I please suggest that you get a RAMP Meter from Tony's and put it between your supply and the tracks. This will tell you exactley where you are at and will tell you if you have a problem with a loco. I have one on every booster and it is realy interesting to see 6 units with the same rating puting out from 13.1 to 14.8 volts. They are all 5 amp units with the exact same size and brand power supply (all Digitrax).The best thing with this meter is you can use it to fine tune your loco's as far as "HOW HARD ARE THEY WORKING" the meter will show the amp draw as you ADD cars to a train. </P> <P>If I had this meter I would have saved $200.00 by knowing that I did not need booster #6. Yes the rule of thumb is 1 amp per loco But what do you do with 25 in one area, yard and terminal with as high has 10 in motion at once. The meter showed a draw of 3.4 amps with 12 in motion. Only need a Single 5 amp district not (2) 5amp districts in that area. </P> <P>Before somone jumps me. Yes I understand that a PSfour breaker on a 5 amp booster is STILL 5 amps not (4x5=20amps) [:)]</P> <P>[/quote]</P> <P>That is alot of engines and I thought my Broadway Limited ABBA Consist in the B&O were hungry children.</P>
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