I use a lot of 24VDC power. Often I have to ship it over a bit of a distance, and sometimes when I get to the other end, I have to split it. (Think security cams or WiFi interfaces.)
At first glance, it seems simple to split it at the destination using a distribution or terminal block and pigtails with the necessary device plugs. However, I have noticed that unlike the 24VDC wall-wart transformers, which have a simple cable output, the larger amperage 24VDC power bricks all have a choke near the plug end of the 24VDC output.
These pigtails have no chokes. Frankly, I'd rather not have to deal with the chokes, because they get in the way. But I'd like to understand why those chokes are universally there on these brick transformers, and what problems I might be opening myself up to if I just split my power at the destination end with a terminal block, pigtails, and no chokes. Or is the existing choke at the end of the head-end transformer all that is needed to ensure smooth power from there on out?
At first glance, it seems simple to split it at the destination using a distribution or terminal block and pigtails with the necessary device plugs. However, I have noticed that unlike the 24VDC wall-wart transformers, which have a simple cable output, the larger amperage 24VDC power bricks all have a choke near the plug end of the 24VDC output.
These pigtails have no chokes. Frankly, I'd rather not have to deal with the chokes, because they get in the way. But I'd like to understand why those chokes are universally there on these brick transformers, and what problems I might be opening myself up to if I just split my power at the destination end with a terminal block, pigtails, and no chokes. Or is the existing choke at the end of the head-end transformer all that is needed to ensure smooth power from there on out?