This is for my 3-rail buddy, who writes:
“I still have not selected the electrical connectors for my quick-disconnect
cannon plugs. I need ones that can accommodate a large number of wires for
the multiple blocks, switch machines, and accessories that will need to be
powered on the two removable sections of the layout when it’s in use.”
If anyone can give advice, much appreciate. Eventually I too will need this device.
Thanks
I use Molex connectors. They are cheap, easy to find, easy to use, and available in two pin sizes and a wide range of circuit numbers.
Thanks, Bob,
When I logged into their site at: http://www.molex.com/cgi-bin/bv/molex/index.jsp?destination=product.html
I clicked into “connectors” on top right side but no pictures or anything, just some factoids.
Are these avail from Radio Shack or Home Depot?
Radio Shack and Fry’s. I doubt Home Depot would have them.
Look at
http://www.molex.com/cgi-bin/bv/molex/home_init.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1246486490.1107555413@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccgadddkdmhijdcflgcehedffgdfmk.0&mCnt=/super_family/super_family.jsp&channel=Products&chanName=superFamily&superFamOID=-8798&oid=-8798&pageTitle=Power+Connectors
The lines I recommended are “Standard .093"” and “Standard .062"”. Don’t expect to buy them directly from Molex, however. The Radio Shack connectors are shown on
http://www.radioshack.com/category.asp?catalog_name=CTLG&category_name=CTLG_011_003_008_000&Page=1
you can get Molex connectors in up to 12 sets of contacts from Jameco Electronics- www.jameco.com
I use these for track power, as they can handle 12 amps per contact. I use DB-9 and DB-25 connectors for switch power and accessories,
as they can handle 2-3 amps per contact. HTH