18 gauge wire

Would 18 gauge wire be okay for feeder wires from stationary decoders to to the track bus line?

 

Alan:

You can use 18 gauge wire to connect the stationary decoders to the track bus line.

I, myself prefer to use 20 gauge wire as it's more flexible.


Stay cool and run steam......

 

I use 22 gauge without problems, as long as the feeder are short.

 

I was going through some stuff i keep under the lay out and found three rolls of 20 gauge wire in black, green and red. All i need now is some 14 gauge which i can get from home depot but was wondering what type would be best They come in stranded and solid.

 

Alan:

I use 14 gauge solid core copper wire for the bus lines. You can get that at Home Depot.

I use 20 gauge copper wire for the feeders. I've used both solid and stranded copper wire. For some reason I prefer the solid copper wire for the feeders after using both kinds.

It's an individual preference however.

Stay cool and run steam.....

 

I concur with Bob, I feel solid is much better for feeders.