Henri,
(just for the record... LGB transformers output red and blue are DC, and black and white are AC.)
yes, they say you could use DC. (but i don't like to use it, because replacements for burnt switchmotors are expensive.)
the problem lies in the connections. there are two contacts on the motor. let us call them "1" and "2".
to turn the switch right, you need + on 1 and - on 2.
to turn the switch left, you need + on 2 and - on 1.
with just one pushbutton on each of the two circuits, i don't see how to connect this, without having a short circuit.
(maybe Greg, or another sparky knows how)
the diodes are already built in as well with the reed switch, as with the switch box.
if you replace the switchbox by bell buttons, you need a diode behind each button. (one in reverse to the other)
(black output of LGB transformer to both bellbuttons, each to one diode, out from both diodes together as orange to switchmotor. white from transformer to switchmotor.)
Gizzy,
your link says: "
Electrical:
The 51750 requires AC
power from an LGB power supply.
JimmyB,
first, all depends, if you want to put "hands on" or run on automatic.
for automatic running the epl system is a cheap and reliable option.
i am running up to four Stainz/tender motors at the same time, fed by each additional switch. (3 to 4 Amp)
and i burnt nothing but reeds and cigarets since '84.
(just for the record... LGB transformers output red and blue are DC, and black and white are AC.)
yes, they say you could use DC. (but i don't like to use it, because replacements for burnt switchmotors are expensive.)
the problem lies in the connections. there are two contacts on the motor. let us call them "1" and "2".
to turn the switch right, you need + on 1 and - on 2.
to turn the switch left, you need + on 2 and - on 1.
with just one pushbutton on each of the two circuits, i don't see how to connect this, without having a short circuit.
(maybe Greg, or another sparky knows how)
the diodes are already built in as well with the reed switch, as with the switch box.
if you replace the switchbox by bell buttons, you need a diode behind each button. (one in reverse to the other)
(black output of LGB transformer to both bellbuttons, each to one diode, out from both diodes together as orange to switchmotor. white from transformer to switchmotor.)
Gizzy,
your link says: "
Electrical:
The 51750 requires AC
power from an LGB power supply.
JimmyB,
first, all depends, if you want to put "hands on" or run on automatic.
for automatic running the epl system is a cheap and reliable option.
i am running up to four Stainz/tender motors at the same time, fed by each additional switch. (3 to 4 Amp)
and i burnt nothing but reeds and cigarets since '84.
