Connectors

[tc2k]

After another race of my corally connectors popping out I think Im done with them.
Whats everyones view on deans and if not deans, any other very reliable corally connector, the schumacher ones I used were pants

[ashleyb4]

I use the following never had an issue

http://www.microtechracing.com//prod...cat=CONNECTORS

http://www.microtechracing.com//prod...cat=CONNECTORS

Ace connectors never had one come loose.

A

[super__dan]

Normally as long as you stick to the same manufacturer of male and female connectors you're OK. I've had this same problem using various positive and negative connectors over the years. So I'm converting to only using LRP silver connectors from Model Images. Chris long has done this and had no problems at all

[bigred5765]

solder em up never fails every time bang on

[Col]

Please, lets not start that old argument again...

[rcracer]

Originally Posted by Col

Please, lets not start that old argument again...

yeah too right and we saw a car stuck in full throttle on sunday and if it was soldered direct there would have been problems

[seth556]

I've been using Deans forever and yet to have a problem.

[neiloliver]

i agree thar you need your males and females to be from the same source to be reliable. i do not agree with soldering and think it should be banned, else there is no quick way to isolate a battery in case of emergency. What would be the reaction do you think if i propsed that as a rule? or am i opening a can of worms with that one?

N

[BenG]

Deans are the way forward, they are fool proof.

Trust me, they never come loose.

However, once, when I didn't fix my cells in properly,thew cells shot out, and I ended up dragging my batteries, only for 20ft mind you.

[BenG]

Originally Posted by neiloliver

i agree thar you need your males and females to be from the same source to be reliable. i do not agree with soldering and think it should be banned, else there is no quick way to isolate a battery in case of emergency. What would be the reaction do you think if i propsed that as a rule? or am i opening a can of worms with that one?

N

Oh there is, it involves smashing sed persons car with a sledge hammer, till the electrics and batteries are a pool of molten material.

Teach them to solder their batts in for an advantage so minuscule F1 teams would'nt be ars*d

[super__dan]

Trouble with Deans is the extra length of wire. Now I'm not suggesting the resistance is anything to worry about, it's just not as neat looking and that's the most important thing!

[BenG]

Originally Posted by super__dan

Trouble with Deans is the extra length of wire. Now I'm not suggesting the resistance is anything to worry about, it's just not as neat looking and that's the most important thing!

spose.

[The Monk]

I always use corrally tubes!

Take the sleeve off the male connector and compress it with pliers length ways, so it increases the 'bellow' out! Makes for a nice tight fit, just like a mouse’s ear!

repeat as necessary as they wear loose!

[Colinevan]

[quote=BenG;36663]Deans are the way forward, they are fool proof.



However, once, when........


Lmao...... Left yourself wide open there mate lol.

[omen1975]

30amp powerpoles are the go for me, been using them for over 10 years and have never let me down.

http://www.powerwerx.com/product.asp...016&CtgID=3014

Hope this helps.
omen1975

[ashleyb4]

Neil if you where tosuggest that as a rule i would completely suport you. As i think there dangerous personllay if there was a problem and the cells needed disconnecting and they where soldered i wouldnt know what to do. I know many people will now say there isnt anything you can do just leave it. Well i couldnt do that because cars etc are so exspensive and you know also may say oh but thy have warrent yon the speedo etc but what happens if you leave it and the whole thing goes up you are at risk of the whole car setting alight destroying the car. Which is very exspensive i just couldnt stand there and watch the car being damaged if there was something i could do.

I think we should suggest it to paul Worsley at kiddy neil.

A

[terry.sc]

Powerpoles for me as well, neater than Deans for saddle packs and being colour coded less chance of reverse connecting the pack like with Corally tubes.

The problem of Corally tube connectors coming apart is probably because different manufacturers make them at slightly different sizes, 3.5mm and 4mm. As they are sold as generic "Corally tubes" instead of by actual make it is easy to mix them up. Best to stick to the same make throughout.

As for what would I do if a car needed disconnecting and the batteries were soldered in I would turn it upside down so it can't go anywhere and just leave it - it's not the marshalls fault the batteries can't be unplugged and the electronics blow up, it's the owners problem for not including any way of diconnecting the battery. If there is a chance of fire I would just pull on the battery leads, they will snap at either the battery or ESC end if you pull hard enough.

[tc2k]

Bought schumachers M+F and theyre even looser than with a mixed make. Think I might buy some Deans.

[Col]

I think it's fair to say that the lid on this one is peeping open more than a little bit... I'm going to find my welder to seal the bugger up before it gets out of hand....AGAIN!

[KyoshoK]

there are 2 sizes of corally plugs 4mm and 3mm. maybe you are using the 3mm male plug with a 4mm female tube. mine has never came off, and not even close to.