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There are lots of alternative choices for connecting up your Menard's power to the buildings.  I use a 5V regulated power supply with a single diode drop to generate 4.5 volts for Lemax buildings, the same can be done for the Menard's buildings.  A 3A supply powers half a dozen animated Lemax buildings.

UnclepeteRR,

We do expect to have a new batch of power adapters in March. I apologize for the inconvenience.

As Gunrunner noted, there are alternatives. Just make sure the power supply is 4.5 volts.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

I used another option. I used 12vdc with this dc to dc converter so I could also power the led strip for additional lighting. 

Hi John, I take it you can dial that down to the volts you need? if so do you have a link of where you got it from?

Mike, I got the 3A adapter from my junkbox, it's just a 5VDC regulated wall-wart from some device long since discarded.  I added the series diode and then made an octopus of leads with barrel plugs for the building power.

I keep any power brick in a large box of discarded bricks, I've had occasion to use quite a few of them.  Nice to have a selection to pick from.

Mike, I got my converter here.

Thanks for the information guys!

Menards posted:

UnclepeteRR,

We do expect to have a new batch of power adapters in March. I apologize for the inconvenience.

As Gunrunner noted, there are alternatives. Just make sure the power supply is 4.5 volts.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

Mark,

Are you willing to exchange the three current power packs I just purchased for my Power Plant, Train Station and Corner Hobby Shop for the new properly regulated model?

Mike

ezmike posted:

Menards posted:

UnclepeteRR,

We do expect to have a new batch of power adapters in March. I apologize for the inconvenience.

As Gunrunner noted, there are alternatives. Just make sure the power supply is 4.5 volts.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

Mark,

Are you willing to exchange the three current power packs I just purchased for my Power Plant, Train Station and Corner Hobby Shop for the new properly regulated model?

Mike

Hi Mike,

We are completely out of transformers but we are expecting more in early March. When that time comes, and if you are still unhappy with them, we would be happy to exchange the transformers for you.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

Menards posted:

ezmike posted:

Menards posted:

UnclepeteRR,

We do expect to have a new batch of power adapters in March. I apologize for the inconvenience.

As Gunrunner noted, there are alternatives. Just make sure the power supply is 4.5 volts.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

Mark,

Are you willing to exchange the three current power packs I just purchased for my Power Plant, Train Station and Corner Hobby Shop for the new properly regulated model?

Mike

Hi Mike,

We are completely out of transformers but we are expecting more in early March. When that time comes, and if you are still unhappy with them, we would be happy to exchange the transformers for you.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

 

Thanks Mark, I'd prefer to have the "revised/corrected" transformers than take the chance with the units I purchased with the buildings. Let me know when they are available and how to go about exchanging them.

Mike 

JOHN H, I like your idea......A couple of questions. Is the power source a HO transformer??  How many buildings will that unit light??? And how do you connect to the buildings??? Are there plugs you buy???  Thanks Paul

ezmike posted:

Menards posted:

ezmike posted:

Menards posted:

UnclepeteRR,

We do expect to have a new batch of power adapters in March. I apologize for the inconvenience.

As Gunrunner noted, there are alternatives. Just make sure the power supply is 4.5 volts.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

Mark,

Are you willing to exchange the three current power packs I just purchased for my Power Plant, Train Station and Corner Hobby Shop for the new properly regulated model?

Mike

Hi Mike,

We are completely out of transformers but we are expecting more in early March. When that time comes, and if you are still unhappy with them, we would be happy to exchange the transformers for you.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

 

Thanks Mark, I'd prefer to have the "revised/corrected" transformers than take the chance with the units I purchased with the buildings. Let me know when they are available and how to go about exchanging them.

Mike 

I also have one that hasn't been opened that I would like to exchange for a new one when they come out.  How do I proceed?

Menards posted:

UnclepeteRR,

We do expect to have a new batch of power adapters in March. I apologize for the inconvenience.

As Gunrunner noted, there are alternatives. Just make sure the power supply is 4.5 volts.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

This is good news. It also should be posted as it's own Topic to update those of us who have expressed concern about the ongoing situation regarding these adapters. I would hate to see someone end up damaging their building from over boosted outputs. Likewise it would be in Menards interest to ensure people are using proper power supplies to prevent over demand from returns of what may be Buildings damaged by the too high output units. Just a thought to ponder here.

Mark,

Have the new, corrected, power adapters come in yet?

Mike

Not Mark ,but Bob, yes the new power adapters are in and are in stock.

If you're still having issues getting adapters...  eBay: 272531832716

GR

I just ordered 5 of them things to fool with.  We will see what happens.

Mark

Just is case you read this.

Can and how do we go about sending back a  un opened 289-4006 (3 outlet AC to DC adapter )

for a  just released  2794062  (3 outlet AC to DC adapter ) ?

Thanks

Larry

Thanks guys. I thought they looked different but totally missed the replacement notice.

Mike

Larry Sr. posted:

GR

I just ordered 5 of them things to fool with.  We will see what happens.

 

Mark

Just is case you read this.

Can and how do we go about sending back a  un opened 289-4006 (3 outlet AC to DC adapter )

for a  just released  2794062  (3 outlet AC to DC adapter ) ?

Thanks

Larry

Same here, I have three of the old model.

Mike

ezmike posted:

Larry Sr. posted:

GR

I just ordered 5 of them things to fool with.  We will see what happens.

 

Mark

Just is case you read this.

Can and how do we go about sending back a  un opened 289-4006 (3 outlet AC to DC adapter )

for a  just released  2794062  (3 outlet AC to DC adapter ) ?

Thanks

Larry

Same here, I have three of the old model.

Mike

I also have one of the older units that hasn't been opened to replace.

Doug N posted:

ezmike posted:

Larry Sr. posted:

GR

I just ordered 5 of them things to fool with.  We will see what happens.

 

Mark

Just is case you read this.

Can and how do we go about sending back a  un opened 289-4006 (3 outlet AC to DC adapter )

for a  just released  2794062  (3 outlet AC to DC adapter ) ?

Thanks

Larry

Same here, I have three of the old model.

Mike

I also have one of the older units that hasn't been opened to replace.

Doug and Larry,

If you would email guest@menard-inc.com, they will be able to help you out. I know they will have an answer for you.

- Mark the Menards Train Guy 

I emailed customer service, and attached a picture of the reading on my volt meter of a recently purchased old (2016) adapter 289-4006 (3 outlet AC to DC adapter ) I purchased from one of their stores.  They sent me a new one at no-charge. 

Mark, do I need to order the new adapters online or will stores be stocking them? 

Jim R. posted:

Mark, do I need to order the new adapters online or will stores be stocking them? 

Hi Jim R.,

The stores will be stocking these later in the year. For now, they are only available online.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

Hi Gang - I just e mailed Menards about my 4.5 V adapters bought about 6 months ago at a chicago menards.  Ray got back to me in a matter of hours and said to "throw out the old ones in the garbage" two new ones are being shipped to me!  Now that's great service!!!

Thanx, Ray & Mark

Paul

Menards posted:

Doug N posted:

ezmike posted:

Larry Sr. posted:

GR

I just ordered 5 of them things to fool with.  We will see what happens.

 

Mark

Just is case you read this.

Can and how do we go about sending back a  un opened 289-4006 (3 outlet AC to DC adapter )

for a  just released  2794062  (3 outlet AC to DC adapter ) ?

Thanks

Larry

Same here, I have three of the old model.

Mike

I also have one of the older units that hasn't been opened to replace.

Doug and Larry,

If you would email guest@menard-inc.com, they will be able to help you out. I know they will have an answer for you.

- Mark the Menards Train Guy 

I emailed them and they are replacing mine also.  Thank you Mark and Menards!

Just sent an email to them about the three old version power packs I have. Will let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed. 

Mike

ezmike posted:

Just sent an email to them about the three old version power packs I have. Will let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed. 

Mike

Received an e-mail from Ray today to discard the old ones and replacements are on the way. Now that's customer service. Thanks Mark, Ray and the rest of the Menards crew.

Mike

ezmike posted:

ezmike posted:

Just sent an email to them about the three old version power packs I have. Will let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed. 

Mike

Received an e-mail from Ray today to discard the old ones and replacements are on the way. Now that's customer service. Thanks Mark, Ray and the rest of the Menards crew.

Mike

Hi Guys - just received 2 updated power packs from Ray at Menards!!  Fast service for sure!  Thanx for your help Mark and Ray!!!

Paul

I forgot to say thanks to Ray and Mark as well. Great service.  We all do appreciate it.

Larry

ezmike posted:

ezmike posted:

Just sent an email to them about the three old version power packs I have. Will let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed. 

Mike

Received an e-mail from Ray today to discard the old ones and replacements are on the way. Now that's customer service. Thanks Mark, Ray and the rest of the Menards crew.

Mike

Three of the new power packs arrived on Friday.

Thanks

Mike