AlabB Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Hi Is there any way of testing a decoder (not fitted) ? Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2020 A decoder tester with the various sockets is the easiest way to check decoders - such as the ESU 53900. It's not unknown for folks to build their own with various sockets, connected to a motor and LEDs. Before I bought a tester, I used a spare chassis that had a 21 pin socket and connected a 21-8 adapter when I wanted to test 8 pin decoders. What type of decoder is it? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabB Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Hi I don't know but it was fitted in a Hornby loco. It didn't work so I removed it to run the loco without. Can a faulty decoder be repaired? Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grriff Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) MERG (www.merg,org,uk) sell a decoder tester (PMP14) for an 8 pin decoder but you have to join MERG and make up the kit. Edited March 1, 2020 by grriff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JimFin Posted March 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 hour ago, AlabB said: Can a faulty decoder be repaired? Not economically, cheaper to replace. Basic LAIS decoders cost less than £10 and higher end Zimo from £20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabB Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Ok thanks for your info. I take it the cheaper decoders are you get what you pay for. What is a good value for money decoder? Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, AlabB said: Ok thanks for your info. I take it the cheaper decoders are you get what you pay for. What is a good value for money decoder? Alan Hi, Zimo budget range, £20. Regards Nick 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now