Reply to "ZW vs Modern Transformer Power Useage"

@Steve "Papa" Eastman posted:
This is what I’m using.
Steve

I just looked at the specs of the two transformers that you mentioned compared with a ZW-L. The ZW-L with new internals dynamically controls the output load.

I really don't think that you gain any greater time, only marginal gains. It is a math game with most of power usage constant against the internal battery in the unit that you have.

The battery is the variable - yours has 14 amp hour, a deep cycle marine can range from 35 amp hour to 75 amp hour which would increase your time by

2 1/2 to 5 times longer respectively.

I don't think you can change the battery in the unit - so - you have what you have unless you roll your own.

Still, you have a nice unit there and it is cool that you are out running trains. Keep chuggin', Steve!

7/10/206:52 AM

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