Which electrical connector do you prefer, and why?

[weaser42]

I use 45A Anderson Power Poles on all my stuff including my Logo700 and 104" Slick (electric). I've been using them for the last 3-4 years and they have worked quite well.

 

[Fast3D]

Thank you everyone for the input. I will try to read more about this topic too. Sorry to distract everyone else from the laser build.

 

[gyro]

Thank you everyone for the input. I will try to read more about this topic too. Sorry to distract everyone else from the laser build.

Don't apologize! That is the great thing about this site: we can learn and help each other, and when necessary, break it out into a new thread!

I hope this thread grows full of knowledge, discussion, and debate!

 

[Fast3D]

Great thanks.
I have used the soldering and bullet connectors for my esc/motor side. I ordered a bunch of 45a power poles fornthe battery side. I might try them after I read more about it.

 

[weaser42]

If you are going to use power poles I recommend getting the $40 crimper... http://www.powerwerx.com/powerpole-accessories/tricrimp-crimping-powerpole-contacts.html

 

[Fast3D]

I read better reviews for this one: http://www.qsradio.com/Powerpoles.htm
but more expensive than the Powerwerx
Also their clips are better too.

 

[gyro]

I've had really good experience with the ec5. Switched to them after exceeding the amp limit on xt60. Never cared for the deans plug due to the lousy soldering setup, and difficulty using large gauge wires.

Now I'm transitioning to the Castle Connectors, since they combine the ease of the ec5 with a 200a rating.

 

[Rolling.Circle]

We had the 6mm Castle Connectors on our 70" Slick. Then, our friend Ralph liked the 5.5mm Jeti connectors for 70" plane so we tried them and liked them. Here are the 8mm connectors for up tp 300 amp draw... no spark. Anybody running with these?

http://www.espritmodel.com/jeti-afc-anti-spark-connectors-8mm-300a.aspx

 

[Joe's Dad]

We had the 6mm Castle Connectors on our 70" Slick. Then, our friend Ralph liked the 5.5mm Jeti connectors for 70" plane so we tried them and liked them. Here are the 8mm connectors for up tp 300 amp draw... no spark. Anybody running with these?

http://www.espritmodel.com/jeti-afc-anti-spark-connectors-8mm-300a.aspx

Yep
Work Well

 

[Enterprise]

The club VP had a deans solder joint fail yesterday. Luckily the plane landed in "a golden halo of light" in the corn and only scuffed up his cowling.

He is coming over today to be converted to the APP faith.

I like bullets too. I use then on the motor side of all my electrics.