GOR bulbs with DCC

[pdlethbridge]

I've been installing 12-16 volt GOR bulbs in my engines without a resistor. I use the NCE power cab. There was mentioned recently about resistors and lights to protect against overheating and burnout. I know I'm asking for a headache, but could you lead me to that thread? Thanks

[jonathan]

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,11088.0.html

PD,

It was this thread.  If the link doesn't work it was the "Lit Caboose"  topic.

Jim explained it quite well (it didn't hurt a bit).  Just basic addition and subtraction involved.

Regards,

Jonathan

[pdlethbridge]

Thank you very much      Another thing I'm concerned about is the start up problem with the bulbs. They draw like 10 times the power of normal operation. Will the resistor help that?

[Jim Banner]

Yes.  In fact Digitrax suggested adding a 22 ohm resistor in series with lamps drawing more than 80 milliamps for just this reason.

Jim

[pdlethbridge]

Again thanks.