Kadee 169 | Rectifier Kit

Rectifier Kit Converts AC or DC track current to polarized DC current suitable for LED lighting and other electronic devices that require DC current. Includes: 1 Rectifier 1A 400V, 1 Capacitor 47UF 35V, 1 Fuse Holder 2AG Block 300V, 1 Fuse 250mA 250V 2AG 1 Each Kadee HO Pickup Truck Trouble Shooting Important! One side of each bronze electrical pickup is marked with a red dot. This red dot indicates the side that picks up the current from the track. When installing the Pickup Trucks on your rolling stock These marks MUST be on opposite rails otherwise an electrical short will occur and the Pickup Trucks may be damaged!   Problems: Possible Cause: Possible Solution: Flickering Lights Dirty Track & Wheels   Clean Track & Wheels   Poor connection in wiring Check all wiring connections Insufficient connection between bronze pickups and axles Check that bronze pickup fingers are touching axle Capacitor needed A capacitor may be needed to stabilize voltage. (see Kadee HO Pickup Truck Wiring Diagram) Derailments Uneven pickup tension on axles  Check that all bronze pickups have equal tension against axle Crooked or kinked pickup wire Check that pickup wire is not binding where it protrudes through the floor of the car