You will have to phase the 5 transformers. The common base wire has to go to all 5 transformers. And be careful if using DPDT reversing switches that you never cause any transformer to be connected out of phase with the others.
waldootten wrote: > > To the electronic experts on this board: > > I am getting set to wire my 11' x 13' layout. I have five main lines, > each hooked to a different transformer. I know I have to run a > separate "positive" lead from each transformer's variable post (0-15 > volts) and connect it to each main line (I will do this every 10 feet > or so to avoid a current drop). > > THE QUESTION: Do I have to run a separate wire back from each main > line to each individual transformer's base post (neutral) or can I > use just one "neutral return" hooked to a single transformer for all > five? It would save on time and wire. I think house wiring all uses > the same "neutral" even though there are separate circuits. Can I do > this or will it damage something? I have a 30B and an MRC Dual 270 > and another Gilbert 100 watt transformer. > > Thanks in advance, > > Phil K > > > > S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com > All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ -- Chuck Smith of the NASG, Rochester Area S Gaugers (RASG) and the S Gauge Chemung Valley Lines. http://home.eznet.net/~cesmith "It is often wiser to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt." Mark Twain S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
