UP SD70 posted:Moonman posted:UP SD70 posted:Was just able to get a Lionel Powerhouse 180W Transformer for $95.
Sounds like a fair price. Good transformer. You'll need an adapter cable to connect to the TIU. (50-1001) Are you any good at wiring?
It is my opinion that it is best to leave the factory connector on the PH180 and use a cable with a mating connector to get to wires suitable for the TIU connection.
Yeah.. I thought it was a "little" high, but I know they can be hard to find.. and most dealers are out of stock on them. I had no idea there was such a demand. Anyway.. I didn't mind, since I think 180 Watts should take care of most things for a while. I plan to use my Z500 for the lit accessories and switches.
I'm good with wiring. I plan on just cutting the end off and putting banana clips on that I already have.
That's ok, but will hurt the resale value if you find a need to sell it at some point. The wire closest to the blank point is HOT. It should be the smooth wire.
The molex connector and pins are inexpensive from Digikey.
