I have been meaning to ask, for quite a while, if anyone knows of a good source for banana connectors with which I can build ("roll my own") connection to my DCS TIU and elsewhere in the layout.
-- Joe
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After trying several different brands that did not fit tightly in the TIU banana jacks, I have been having good luck with these. They plug in tightly and don't loosen up. More metal in the inserting pins, stronger pins.
Digikey Banana Plugs #461-1214-ND
My source was Newark and these plugs are installed on my 15A power supplies. I looked for plugs and sockets rated for 15+ amps after seeing lesser rated plugs heat and melt connected to a Z4000 pushing against its 10A limit for a day-long show.
Thanks to both of you!
Tracker John posted:My source was Newark and these plugs are installed on my 15A power supplies. I looked for plugs and sockets rated for 15+ amps after seeing lesser rated plugs heat and melt connected to a Z4000 pushing against its 10A limit for a day-long show.
Good info. I've marveled over the puny wire that MTH uses for its banana jack wire sets. I suppose they are ok for a small one engine layout, but I wouldn't trust them with a long passenger train, or multiple trains.
Bob
