tonka500 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hello, I'm at the point of wiring up my track and was hoping for some advice on what size wire to use. It is a 3 lane routed analogue track. Lane length of 20m. I run RTR cars like Scalextric, Ninco and Slot.it. I've seen 12 and 14 AWG wiring mentioned which is 2 and 1.65mm diameter respectively. I've got some 2.5mm wire. Will that be OK to use? Thanks! Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) The best cable to use is Automotive cable, it is more flexible, 10 amp/4mm having 16 stands. It is available in small rolls so colour coding is easier. It is more common to be sold by amp rating, 6 Amp will be fine for your track, but you may find that 10 Amp is more readily avaiable. Check out Supercheap or Autobarn for.small rolls. Edited September 7, 2015 by kalbfellp Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 2.5mm would be fine. regards digby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka500 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Thanks Phil and Digby. What did we do before forums?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytofast Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 the cheapest way to get wire for your track is to buy a 20 metre extension cord from Bunnings, cut the plugs off and strip it. its colour coded and heaps cheaper than buying colour coded rolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS41T Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 That's the way good old Andrew (32coupe) Wires his tracks I copied his wiring on the new track & have never Had a problem Rossko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32coupe Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Where do you think I got the idea from? Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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