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George SOGR Forum Member

FYI, when picking wire gauges, 16 gauge wire is rated by UL for 13 amps at under 50 feet and 10 amps at over 50 feet, however, they rate that wire at 600 volts, which would be 6000 watts! Lionel uses a very small gauge in their hookup wires. I believe they are 18 gauge or less. 14 gauge wire is sufficient for a 15 amp circuit at 120volts. So, buy what is most economical and easy for you to use.

Also, the ampacity should match the circuit size. For example, if you are using DCS in active mode, there is a 10 amp fuse in the TIU, and a PH 180 power supply has a 10 amp breaker. That means you should use 16 gauge stranded wire.

George

1/30/2011:34 AM

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