Triple Connector

[Chris Walby]

Advice from the collective please

38" electric model that needs twin elevator control rods so I thought I could use one of these, but this one is spoken for! 2mm rod

Questions

• Is there a better way that's as quick and simple?
• What's the darn thing called?
• And apart from ebay where can I get some from?

Thanks in advance

[Martin Harris - Moderator]

Answers

• Hopefully
• An impending disaster
• Crashed models which used one

Ok, I'm being cynical but I have found several of these loose when inspecting models for our members - on one occasion whilst diagnosing some rather odd flying characteristics for a rather traumatised owner who had just about managed to get his model on the ground in one piece.

Edited By Martin Harris on 14/11/2017 19:43:17

[Former Member]

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[Don Fry]

Common on ARTF models, with thread lock seems to work, no name. Once adjusted, glue it with epoxy if paranoid.

A solution that works. Not broke, don't fix.

[Martin Harris - Moderator]

If the model is of a reasonable size, a second servo is worth considering.

[Denis Watkins]

Look up three way earth block

But as the lads say, there are more secure fitments

[Former Member]

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[Keith Berriman]

Oops 

Edited By RC Plane Flyer on 14/11/2017 21:15:58

[Chris Walby]

Cheers chaps,

I'll either buy one off ebay or fit an elevator torque rod (I like these even less than the connector idea) after all its AUW is just over 1 Kg and 40% of that is the lipo!

Edited By Chris Walby on 14/11/2017 20:58:31

[Brian Hammond]

Hi Chris, what,s wrong with using 2 servos,they are so reasonable these days,Brian

[Keith Lomax]

The electrical connector block that comes in various sizes could fit the bill. They are plastic so if they flex too much may need to fill the gaps (or the heat proof variants are harder plastic - you find them inside trendy light fittings), but they have the advantage of two screws per rod, and you could bend the ends over once through and adjusted.

Edited By Keith Lomax on 15/11/2017 09:23:02

[Bob Cotsford]

Bind and solder. It's quick, easy, light and reliable.

[simon barr]

I'm using one in one of my models, and its been fine. I do, however, file flats on the wire where the grub screws tighten down and use thread lock on the grub screws.

I do prefer to fit dual servos whenever possible though.

[brokenenglish]

To return to the OP.

Go into eBay UK "Toys & Games", and search for "triple rod connector".
You'll find loads of 'em.

Edited By brokenenglish on 15/11/2017 12:28:05

Edited By brokenenglish on 15/11/2017 12:28:25

[Ron Gray]

This is how GP recommend dual elevator connectors for their Revolver. I was very dubious about this but having thrown it round the sky at warp factor 10 (it is powered by a West 52) there is no sign of them coming loose and is a very positive connection (thread lock a must!).

[Don Fry]

Mind Ron, I would be tempted to clean the wire on assembly. And put a bit of flux on. Get it all adjusted, tightened up, then flow a film of solder onto the wires.

[Paul Marsh]

On the Yak, I've just done, both elevators went into one via that block. I used two servos for the elevator and didn't use it. Do you want it?

[Ron Gray]

@Don - good point, no harm in belt and braces and with something that cavorts around at 100+ mph methinks advisable!

[Chris Walby]

Thanks again chaps for you advice

Paul Marsh, Yes, I'll PM you, Cheers

[chris evans 8]

i would think it's fine if you can thread nuts on the protruding ends, or bend the wires with a half 'z', but double servo might be better