Peter4468 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Is it possible, once a loco has been converted to DCC, I can run it on a DC circuit with out problems? Or would I need to add a switch to change the operation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 In theory you should be able to run a DCC model on dc without any problems. However, in practice, it really depends on how smooth the dc power is. Many dc controllers use pulsed power rather than pure dc and the DCC decoders don't run so well on pulsed dc. There are also some thoughts that long term running on dc may shorten the life of the decoder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I have two DCC locos and they ran perfectly on my DC layout. I have a good g/master controller. I have since removed the decoders and they run exactly as the did with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I agree with WTD and Rog DCC locos will run on DC. As roghtly Rog points out a lot will depend on your power unit, as has been said pulsed DC systems can damage DCC decoders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 As for running DC locos on DCC even under the zero setting of most DCC controllers which is supposed to give DC running, this is a don't as it can burn the armature coils of the motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I wish the site would have a spell checker, I mean as Rog rightly points out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 @The son of Triangman The spell check option is on your own PC. I always get a warning of an incorrectly spelt word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 eye doo us wel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Mee two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 @walkingthedog & @Graskie Excellent. I was tempted myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 RDS, the one thing they don't need is encouragement! Try not to do this please ..... at all ..... ever! You also need to triple spellcheck everything, at least twice. And always use the grammar checker, the Graskie checker and the WTD checker. Finally, if on a non DCC or RM forum, use the PP prattle postman checker too. If none of that works, call the poliss, he will deal with them for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 That's absolutely priceless advice, Fishy! (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Thanks, I do try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morairamike Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 IE10 has a built in spell checker. Misspelt words are underlined in red and right clicking on the word will give a drop down menu with a suggested replacement word. It will auto correct some words or allow you to add the word to your dictionary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 My pc doesn't support IE10, it's too old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Google chrome on my laptop spellchecks. The iPad does as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 @walkingthedog I use Google chrome as well and I have been far happier since I ditched IE about 12 months ago. I got fed up with it saying 'IE has encountered a problem and needs to close' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Same here RDS. I Was on AOL and chrome made that go backwards but now I've changed to BT chrome is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Isn't it fascinating how we can quickly ditch the original point of the thread and start on something totally different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Yes. What was the question again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 See thread title - can you run DCC locos on DC and vice versa? Answer - it is possible to run DCC on DC, although pulsed DC power supplies may be a problem with damaging decoders, but you can't run DC on DCC or you will most likely burn out your armature windings. So best not to do either and also a good idea to turn off the DC running option in your decoders to avoid runaways which can happen when a decoder is getting poor DCC signal and then interprets it as full volts DC and takes off. Now do we really need to go back to spell checking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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