powerhouse 180 to TIU

In this thread I link directly to the shell and the contacts for the correct Molex connector to mate with the PH180: https://ogrforum.com/t...01#18605835781933401

Thank you gunrunner

I ordered the parts

Clem

PH-TIU

Lionel PowerHouse Power Supply to MTH TIU Adapter Converts Molex Plug To Banana Jacks - Color Coded - Easy Adaption Works with Lionel's 135 watt or 180 watt PowerHouse Transformers

$14.95

Dan

Or about fifty cents for the Molex connector parts.

Thank you Dan

If for some reason I mess up making the cables I now know the part numbers to look for.

Clem

Several Choices

1

McCormick Trains - PH-TIU

PH-TIU

Lionel PowerHouse Power Supply to MTH TIU Adapter Converts Molex Plug To Banana Jacks - Color Coded - Easy Adaption Works with Lionel's 135 watt or 180 watt PowerHouse Transformers

$14.95

 

 

2. Lionel TMCC TPC cable set 6-14149

This is what I used, just cut the center one in two at the spade lugs. You will have two for $15.99   May be hard to find.

 

 

Dan

This is the one I recently bought.  I was at my LHS buying the MTH Single-stall Engine Shed and saw this hanging on a peg so I got it too.  I was using a 4-connector plug but was afraid the Lionel end would eventually fall out.  Never did but now I feel safer about it.

Several Choices

1

McCormick Trains - PH-TIU

PH-TIU

Lionel PowerHouse Power Supply to MTH TIU Adapter Converts Molex Plug To Banana Jacks - Color Coded - Easy Adaption Works with Lionel's 135 watt or 180 watt PowerHouse Transformers

$14.95

 

 

2. Lionel TMCC TPC cable set 6-14149

This is what I used, just cut the center one in two at the spade lugs. You will have two for $15.99   May be hard to find.

 

 

Dan

I'm not too good at cable making, got the McCormick ones a couple years ago. They were only about $10 I think, gone up a little. They are nice and well made. I first tried to get the Lionel set and as you say, hard to find, I couldn't find any. My LHS couldn't get them either, so got the PHTIU's.

Should have added earlier that I have seen these on ebay from time to time as well, don't recall the pricing there.

look in buy/sell forum   they are there

ralph

Hi Dewey

I read your information before and I agree just cut the plug off and install eyes that really is the best, than like you said hook it up to anything. That was my original plan but know, I may not keep these 180's so I want the conversion wire. Oh by the way how do I tell which wire is ground?

Clem k

Well, the real reason was that we use these when the modular train display travels, and we're all setup for the Molex plugs.  I didn't want to start hacking up all the transformers.

No one could ever accused you of being a "hacker" John. 

Clem

When you split the lamp-type cord the smooth side conductor is the Hot and the other conductor has a "telltale" ridge running  lengthwise down the side of the conductor. It is the Common.

You can feel them before you split it.

Here's an old thread about PH-180 polarity.

Lionel 180w Powerhouse transformer Hot/Neutral

 I shy away from Radio Shack as they've degraded into a consumer electronics store as opposed to a hobbyist electronics store.

  Because of Radio Schack's policy the whole chain may be gone shortly. Fortunatly there are other hobbyist electronic stores.

Douglas

The wire with the writing on it is the common (outside rail).

Dave

Duh!  You're right, I picked the socket and not the plug!  Sorry, wrong gender!  I wonder why nobody called me on that before.  That's the one for the PH180.  The mating one is this one.

This is the one you actually need, the pins are correct for the plug:  Molex 3-pos .093 Plug.

As restitution, email me your address and I'll drop a couple of the correct plug shells in the mail to you.  The pins you have should be correct.

John you have mail

Not everyday I catch one of the brains of the outfit

Clem k