So, as we are all accustomed to doing in our great hobby I spent more money and bought a refurbished vintage ZW.
Here is my set-up currently: (and I am an electric noob) I have 4 trains connect to the ZW. They all seem to be working well.
The layout, which has over 30 buildings, is divided in to 3 power grids. Each grid is supplied by a separate Z-1000.
My large (14 story) hospital and two Menards buildings have their own direct power supply which is connected to the same power strip as the other plugs. Everything turns on and off at the same location.
I am wondering what you all think of my division of power. I had, in the past, had occasion to trip a breaker on a Z-1000 due to excessive load. After a few minutes the breaker would actually reset itself. Then, after running for 5 -10 minutes the same thing would happen.
I am hoping that the new grid supply will preclude future brown or black outs.
I do know that many here have recommended some kind of circuit protection on the leads to the ZW, and I will be addressing that as soon as I can. Oddly enough, the LHS sells no components to deal with this.
Otherwise, what do you think and what sage wisdom/advice do you have?
And it's all plugged into the same 15 amp circuit.
