Reply to "Testing circuit breaker...Stumped!"

Originally Posted by ADCX Rob:

Originally Posted by TurtleLinez:

Given the breaker I have, how can I test it. Will the 7 amp breaker I have on the track trip before my ZW breaker will?

Test:

Connect the breaker to A-U of the ZW and crank it up.

If you want to see at what amperage the breaker trips, put an ammeter in line(series) with the breaker and raise the voltage more gradually watching the meter.

Originally Posted by TurtleLinez:

All I want is for it to trip in derailments. Some added or faster protection for the trains as compared to the ZW.

This is a common misconception - the breakers were not / are not intended to protect the trains, they are to protect the transformer and wiring.

Ok thanks. It looks like I need a 5 amp breaker as typically I only run one train.

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