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Based on the general rule of having power taps every 12-15 track splits, I am going to need about 7 power taps for my track. I am ready to give soldering a try and make my own power tap tracks. Can anyone provide a picture of a properly soldered tap?
I believe I have the correct solder (rosin core) and flux (rosin again - but a paste - and a hard past at that) and I bought a Cold Heat soldering iron (not sure if this is best tool, but hope it will suit the purpose). I've read about using the cold towel under the track, and have read some soldering tips.
I'm using 16ga stranded, and when I look at the wire and the track rail, i'm confused on how exactly this should be done. Any photos to help me understand would be appreciated.

While I plan on doing the above since I now have spent the money on the stuff, I do have a couple questions.
Is there really a power drop on long track (mine will be 65' lanes) that requires these power taps? The other night I did a 2-lane test layout, one wall wart and the standard Tomy power track, and using a voltmeter, I checked the voltage at the power track and at the point furthest away. Both read approx 21volts. Is it the voltage that drops and creates the need for the additional power taps, because I did not see that on this test.
Secondly, has anyone tried using "Wire Glue"? I picked some up to maybe try it. Curious if anyone else has. I woudl imagine it is a inferior product compared to actual soldering, but could it work for this application?

I believe I have the correct solder (rosin core) and flux (rosin again - but a paste - and a hard past at that) and I bought a Cold Heat soldering iron (not sure if this is best tool, but hope it will suit the purpose). I've read about using the cold towel under the track, and have read some soldering tips.
I'm using 16ga stranded, and when I look at the wire and the track rail, i'm confused on how exactly this should be done. Any photos to help me understand would be appreciated.

While I plan on doing the above since I now have spent the money on the stuff, I do have a couple questions.
Is there really a power drop on long track (mine will be 65' lanes) that requires these power taps? The other night I did a 2-lane test layout, one wall wart and the standard Tomy power track, and using a voltmeter, I checked the voltage at the power track and at the point furthest away. Both read approx 21volts. Is it the voltage that drops and creates the need for the additional power taps, because I did not see that on this test.
Secondly, has anyone tried using "Wire Glue"? I picked some up to maybe try it. Curious if anyone else has. I woudl imagine it is a inferior product compared to actual soldering, but could it work for this application?
