That is not the power supply that I got. There is no identification on the unit that I can see, and the power supply appears to be a lot smaller than yours. There is a picture of the SB5 with the power supply on the NCE site and in the manual.
According to the NCE website the power supply is an "internationally approved 12/13.8 volt 5 amp power supply".
Bear "It's all about having fun."
Val
The 5A NCE P515 that powers my SB5 does come with an on/off toggle at the top of the enclosure:
What power supply did you get with yours?
Tom
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BMMECNYC, I already have that situation, but it still means that when I am in my train room I still have to unplug the booster because I need the lights. I use a surge protector for the booster and some other equipment, like a vacuum.
bearman Is there any reason why designers and manufacturers of DCC equipment do not include and on-off switch on thier units? I have the NCE Power Cab and just installed a NCE SB5 booster and having to unplug the booster is a bit of an irritation when I have to work on my layout and dont want the tracks powered.
Is there any reason why designers and manufacturers of DCC equipment do not include and on-off switch on thier units? I have the NCE Power Cab and just installed a NCE SB5 booster and having to unplug the booster is a bit of an irritation when I have to work on my layout and dont want the tracks powered.
Not sure why there is not a switch on the SB5. You might consider having an electrician wire the electrical outlet it is plugged into through a new lightswitch on the wall, possibly near the room entrance, so that you can shut the layout off with the room lights when you leave. I have heard of other modelers doing this. I plan to make this modification to my train room.