@CLowery15 there really is no start or end to it. the main bus I'm using is just left over wire I had from re-wiring my house. I just ran a length of it alone the layout and then connected the main feed from my DCC unit close to the middle of the main bus.
Eyes on me nailed it. However, it may take more then 5 seconds depending on how think of wire is being used. You always want to heat up the wire and flow the solder into it. I also recommend using one of those "automatic" type wire strippers that you just insert the wire and squeeze the handle and it automatically strips the wire for you. They also work great for stripping off the insulation in the middle of the wire so you dont have to get a blade in there and try it. Still a great video.
If I had to do it over again I just would remove the white casing entirely. I'm eventually going to split the layout into power districts so I'll need to put in more buses. I'll keep your suggestions in mind when I do it. Thanks for the Tips!
Tip with the soldering is that dont just heat the solder straight on to the wire. heat the wire for 5 seconds before touching the solder because the solder takes better and you get a connection which wont have to be redone again!
I'm running DC, but would like to know where you start and end the main bus (14AWG) wiring? This way I can draw up the wiring plan for my layout.
thanks
CLowery15 1 year ago
@CLowery15 there really is no start or end to it. the main bus I'm using is just left over wire I had from re-wiring my house. I just ran a length of it alone the layout and then connected the main feed from my DCC unit close to the middle of the main bus.
thebige61 1 year ago
why didnt u just use a wire tap
vaspas179 1 year ago
@vaspas179 ome one else suggested that earlier. I'l probably use those from now on. I've never been big on wiring.
thebige61 1 year ago
is digitrax good for starter in dcc layout.
SaberTanker22 1 year ago
where does the main bus start where does it get the power from ?
shooter5543 2 years ago
It's gets power from the power booster.
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thebige61 2 years ago
well what are you using for a power booster sorry im kinda noobish when it comes to this
shooter5543 2 years ago
It's and EASY DCC power booster
thebige61 2 years ago
surely its easier to use suitcase connectors? or can you not use them for this wire gauge?
crubba 2 years ago
> surely its easier to use suitcase connectors?
True. I'll probably use them for my next wiring project.
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thebige61 2 years ago
try using 14 gauge feeders and 12 gauge bus wires.
donaldlaes 2 years ago
the wire you are using isn't 14 gauge it's 12 gauge wire.
donaldlaes 2 years ago
this is ok n i use ur idea n it works
schomsinner2 2 years ago
wot a cock the buss is conectod to easy dcc he just sed
pyronathanpyro 2 years ago
Eyes on me nailed it. However, it may take more then 5 seconds depending on how think of wire is being used. You always want to heat up the wire and flow the solder into it. I also recommend using one of those "automatic" type wire strippers that you just insert the wire and squeeze the handle and it automatically strips the wire for you. They also work great for stripping off the insulation in the middle of the wire so you dont have to get a blade in there and try it. Still a great video.
chevelle396guy 2 years ago
If I had to do it over again I just would remove the white casing entirely. I'm eventually going to split the layout into power districts so I'll need to put in more buses. I'll keep your suggestions in mind when I do it. Thanks for the Tips!
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thebige61 2 years ago
Holy crap is that sloppy! Amazing it works!
box306 2 years ago
True statement. But it does work...
thebige61 2 years ago
I am a bit (well, more than "a bit") of a neat freak...I can't help myself...
box306 2 years ago
Tip with the soldering is that dont just heat the solder straight on to the wire. heat the wire for 5 seconds before touching the solder because the solder takes better and you get a connection which wont have to be redone again!
EyesOnMeStudios 3 years ago
Good point. Thanks for the tip.
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thebige61 3 years ago
Its connected to the DCC booster unit. I use EASYDcc.
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thebige61 4 years ago
what is the bus connected to?
twto93 4 years ago