by kittiesmademedoit

Wiring kits are a quick way to get all the parts and instructions for standard dollhouse wiring with either round wire or flat wire (flat copper wire, also known as conductive tape).

Kits range in sizes that cover simple lighting layouts (16 Grain of Wheat bulbs) all the way  up to elaborate lighting layouts (100 bulbs ), including non-dollhouse projects.

They generally include the wire, a transformer and instructions.  Some include a small tool or two such as a circuit tester or pilot hole punch but in general you will need, and want, your own set of tools.

With the exception of some of the very simple LED kits (1-2 lights, battery pack and battery), lights and bulbs are included.

Cir-Kit Concept Kits
Cir-Kit Concepts has 4 wire tape kits, 1 round wire kit, and a unique power strip wiring kit that allows for lighting without installing wires

Tape Wire Kits
       Basic             Supplies adequate to wire 5-6 room dollhouse,  transformer not included
       Starter           10 watt transformer,  supports up to 16 12-volt or   23 16-volt GOW bulbs

       Large            20 watt transformer, supports up to 33 12-volt or   46 16-volt GOW bulbs

        Deluxe          40 watt transformer, supports up to 64 12-volt or 100 16-volt GOW bulbs

Round Wire Kit
                              20 watt transformer (with built-in circuit breaker)
Power Strip Wiring Kit
                                1  12-outlet power strip (with fuse)
                              12    1-outlet extension cords
                                2    3-outlet extension cords
                                      (transformer not included) 

Miniature House
Tape Wire Kit
    Basic             Supplies adequate to wire small dollhouse,  transformer not included

    Starter           10 watt transformer,  supports up to 16 12-volt or   23 16-volt GOW bulbs

    Large            20 watt transformer, supports up to 33 12-volt or   46 16-volt GOW bulbs

     Deluxe          40 watt transformer, supports up to 64 12-volt or 100 16-volt GOW bulbs

Others
There are shops that package their own wiring kits using off-the-shelf supplies. 

To Kit or Not To Kit
If you live in an area with a well stocked hobby, doll house, or model railroading shop you will probably discover that the staff are fully qualified coaches and more than willing to help custom select the components needed for your project.  For those with fewer local choices, a kit can give you a solid start and the confidence to move forward.

You might want to start with a non-wired system (battery operated lights, power strip wiring kit) while you consider the best system choice for the completed project.

• Evaluate by convenience and cost.

• Select the kit size that best matches your project size keeping in mind that no matter what transformer size comes with a kit, it can be switched out for a better size whenever you want.

• Compare the kits looking at contents and prices. 

• Compare the expense of of the kit with the expense (include postage and/or mileage) of purchasing the items individually.