Originally Posted by RJR:
Almost any breaker 10 amps or less will open before the one in the ZW. How many trains and lighted cars do you run on the circuit. A good rule of thumb is to use the smallest that handles the trains you run.
Among my layout's transformers are 2 old ZWs, each powering 2 TIU channels. I use 5 amp breakers on these, which are adequate for running 2 trains each (smoke off). I have 2 more circuits powered by a Z4000, and on that I use a 7 amp because I frequently run 3 trains.
If you run one train, I'd drop to a 5.
Crap....OK I will lower the breaker. I run one train.