Reply to "Use of TVS electrical surge protection"

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I have TVS's on track and power, but I do not have them on any engines yet. I'm probably semi-skilled when it comes to working on trains, many here are much more skilled than me. I am also a little hesitant to open an engine just to look around or install a TVS, but as GRJ says, if I have to get into one, I think I will be adding a 50-75 cent TVS while in there.

Barry,

I think I agree with too much current also, especially with the older transformers. There have been posts here that have said the spikes are the most dangerous or most damaging to the electronics. I'm definitely not the expert, I just try to protect my stuff as best as I can with information gathered from reading things here on the forum and an occasional article or two elsewhere. I happen to believe they are both equally bad and I don't want spikes or over current if there is any way I can prevent it from happening.

9/7/143:52 PM

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