LGB new to this DCC help?

walkerart said:
12Pcs T Tap Wire Connectors, 2 Pin Low Voltage Quick Splice Solderless with no Wire-Stripping Electrical Wire Connectors for Wires Connection 20-22 AWG, Heat Resistant for 12V, 24V DC Automotive
12Pcs T Tap Wire Connectors, 2 Pin Low Voltage Quick Splice Solderless with no Wire-Stripping Electrical Wire Connectors for Wires Connection 20-22 AWG, Heat Resistant for 12V, 24V DC Automotive : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Look at the image for black to black, then yellow to red will be the other side.
If you're using them to just connect 2 to 2, then only come out of one side ? If that makes sense.
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Those do look like a good solution to me. You should be able to run a few feeds out of each of these depending on the wire size.

As for the Gartenbahn clamps, have a look at prices cos if a normal clamp is less than the price of 2 of the power clamps, you can always cut the normal ones in half.
 

Hello mad folk.... hope the trains havent flooded in your gardens. ​

I'm k
looking at the wire listed below at 0.5mm to make my bus on the track, and to spur off using the T connectors below , which don't need solder and are weather proof.
I have x 12 so far... but have'nt bought the wire.
Any suggestions,? I do have an electric chum so was thinking maybe get odd ends for free ( im trying to do this very low budget) although 30m is only £26..... so let me know your thoughts.

These T connections should allow the bus to remain as a ring with spur offs where needed. As in more juice to track sections and off to lights in buildings.
Although someone did say make a seperate bus for lights and points then if something gives up in lights you still have a running track. ?? sounded like good advice.

Got some builder chums so will ask about spare wire..... ( tight sausage)

I was hoping for snow to see how the train got on . x

Thanks
Chris

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30M 20AWG 2-Core 0.5mm² Extension Cable for 5V/12V/300V Low-Voltage Outdoor Landscape Lighting, Tinned Copper Wires​




 
walkerart said:

Hello mad folk.... hope the trains havent flooded in your gardens. ​

I'm k
looking at the wire listed below at 0.5mm to make my bus on the track, and to spur off using the T connectors below , which don't need solder and are weather proof.
I have x 12 so far... but have'nt bought the wire.
Any suggestions,? I do have an electric chum so was thinking maybe get odd ends for free ( im trying to do this very low budget) although 30m is only £26..... so let me know your thoughts.

These T connections should allow the bus to remain as a ring with spur offs where needed. As in more juice to track sections and off to lights in buildings.
Although someone did say make a seperate bus for lights and points then if something gives up in lights you still have a running track. ?? sounded like good advice.

Got some builder chums so will ask about spare wire..... ( tight sausage)

I was hoping for snow to see how the train got on . x

Thanks
Chris

​

30M 20AWG 2-Core 0.5mm² Extension Cable for 5V/12V/300V Low-Voltage Outdoor Landscape Lighting, Tinned Copper Wires​




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Mains cable ok for the bus, just don't get it mixed up with real mains wire. Multicore smaller stuff to your rail sections will allow you to use more connections per T cutoff. Outside well worth tinning the ends with a soldering iron. That is allowing a small bit of solder to sit on the wire to keep the strands together. That low voltage stuff should be ok for all your wiring if that is available free.
 
Hi … this I found today and fab at cleaning track… it’s a powder.. add either a damp sponge or few drops of water to make a paste … simply brush on …. Leave one min wipe with tissue
I can’t believe how easy it is….
Willing to take a back slap but this looks amazing x ⭐️
 

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So I got 18awg and it’s perfect
Auto wire
On to brass track connection… is the bolt an M3 as I wish to bring in my bus tails from under the track … x
 
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