Connectors ?

[Dr1deck]

I am just updating from Nicads to Lipo's, previously I have used 4mm gold connectors, are these still considered the best solution.  (I will be using Flightpower 25C 3700 mah Lipo's, in brushless set up.)

I was considering Deans connectors but have been told these are only suitable for up to 40 Amps is that correct.

I have found some 4mm gold connectors with sheath's on the internet which should be good for higher outputs and prevent risk of shorts in transits.

Deans or Gold connctors?

Thanks

[Tim Mackey]

Gold 4mm...and I have some of the polarised sheaths but tend not to bother with them - dont ask why, I just dont

4mm gold good to around 80A,

Deans ? ...not sure but think at least 60A.

PS beware... several inferior clones of Deans around. 

[Dr1deck]

Thanks Timbo

4mm gold it is then,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[John Pilkington]

I have tried all that are available from the Tammy through to 4 and 3.5 gold. I thought Deans would be perfect until I connected up one day only to find that there was no connection, not one wants to find in an aircraft. I recon I am quite good at soldering but the spades had moved in the holder. So I converted all my batteries ESC's and Brushless motors to 3.5mm gold connectors and had no problems. I would point out that one does not need to be an expert at soldering so long as you get a good strong joint which you can check by giving it a good pull. Not so with Deans. However my middle son who races electric cars tells me that their club use only Deans, but then they stay on the ground ! !

[Tony Leigh]

I have used Astro flight zero loss Connectors available from West London models for up to 60 amps with no problems over the last 5 years.

 http://www.astroflight.com/store/store-type-tem.html?item=products:af-525&sid=0001mdpdB2ONe8ckc05K6f8