Making Smoke

[TERRYINTEXAS]

Bought a standard smoke Unit and need to know how to wire it so i can
use it in a smoke stack on the layout
Terry

[rogertra]

Bought a standard smoke Unit and need to know how to wire it so i can
use it in a smoke stack on the layout
Terry

Don't!  Smoke units, nasty little things.  Unrealistic and spread oily crap over your track and scenery.

My opinion, of course.

Cheers


Roger T.

[James in FL]

@rogertra,
Please re-read the op.
I perceive, that he is asking about wiring a smoke unit in a chimney, of some type, or other stationary building kit.
To simulate activity, no?
Not in a moving lokie.
Can you assist him in wiring this smoke device?
I do not believe he asked for opinions, but was rather requesting technical advice.
Have you any to offer?

@TERRYINTEXAS,
It's two wires,
If DC, then one +, and the other –.

If AC,
does not matter.

Can you post the technical data of that "standard smoke unit"?

[AGSB]

I would also suggest that a simple on/off switch be wired into the + lead (if DC) or either lead (if operating on AC). Smoke units have been known to overheat and melt things when operated without smoke oil in them.

[Len]

If you do any other 'smoking' buildings, I suggest you use a Seuthe smoke unit. The model 117f is specifically for buildings, and Seuthe units are designed to turn off the smoke fluid runs out. You'll still want an on/off switch, and possibly a timer.

Len