bigjayjay1

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I need to run 8 gauge wire will dean plug be the best option does anyone know the limitations on these plugs.Already bought but don't wanted to have any issues.

My Lipo batteries have 8 gauge wire therefore I matching through out my conversion.

Shimmy

iTrader: (19)

8 gauge wire would be rather tricky to put on deans.
Just too big I think.

The EC5 connector or bullets would be easier and more suitable I reckon.

Ezrem

iTrader: (13)

I've done it, but it's not fun.

I currently use EC5. Dead simple.

simplechamp

iTrader: (73)

Let me guess, HobbyCity packs? I wish they would just stick to 10AWG maximum, it's more than enough for 1/8 electric.

kcobra

iTrader: (11)

Agreed. 8 awg on Deans is doable although annoying. A better option is the EC5 connectors from HobbyCity.

bigjayjay1

iTrader: (86)

Thanks Guys since I already bought didnt think about the connector being 8 gauge off turnigy. Will buy some EC5

litoo7

iTrader: (2)

I run EC5 which (to me) is far easier to solder than deans, but everyone at my local track uses deans with those batteries. Its all up to you.

To answer your question, Yes you can run dean no problem. Just have a little more patience when soldering...

8ight-e

iTrader: (58)

I just converted all my 8th scale stuff to ec5 connectors.. I should have done it a LONG time ago! sooooo much nicer than deans. I'm actually considering ec3 for my 10th and just rid myself of that old tired design. It served its purpose but they are not good enough to take the 1/8 beating over time. I went two weeks in a row from first 1st to 4th and from 1st to 2nd loosing a-mains because my deans came unplugged. Last Thursday was my first race day w/ the ec5's and I ran all qualifiers and races w/o any plugs coming loose and took first in the truggy a-main! hope this starts a long streak of wins

agarabaghi

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I was using deans, then went to ec5, and have not had a good experience. It seemed like everytrack day i would come back with a broken solder. It just seems like the plugs are too big and bulky and put to much stress on the solders. Ive tried 2 different types of solder guns, and ive even had the hobby shop guys solder some on, none stayed.

I have gone back to deans, and yes 8guague is a bit big for deans it does work.

8ight-e

iTrader: (58)

Sounds like you need a better iron or you did cold joints.. you can't solder these or any large bullets properly with a low temp 15~25watt iron from Wal-Mart or RS. You need something around 40~60watts. If you solder properly there are zero issues. I used a 60watt iron and it's quick and painless.. tin the wires, get a little into the end of the bullet, hold the heat on the bullet and stick the wire in... hold the heat long enough for the solder in the wire and in the bullet to liquefy and then pull the heat off holding the wire still until it cools.. try to make sure there is enough solder to fill the bullet expecially if you have a small wire. I also use a drill bit and make a few holes in a small piece of 2x6 to hold the bullets in place. Make sure to insert the bullets one at a time into the plastic into the correct side when they are still warm. If they cool and they have a little solder on the outside it's very hard to get them in the housing, drop in while warm and even w/ some it slides right in with a little help (small bit driver).

agarabaghi

iTrader: (25)

both irons i have are 170watts

even the ones that the tech at the LHS who i trust did didnt work.

8ight-e

iTrader: (58)

Having a 170watt supply doesn't mean the joints were done correctly or at the right temp.. as you have figured out joints don't just break in bullets People have been using bullets for years w/o issues.. most MMM's have similar bullets that don't fall apart. The joint in a bullet would be way better than a joint on a deans... think about it.

PS ec5 are meant for large wires and 1/8 scale equpiment.. use the ec3 if you have really small wires or are using in 1/10 rc's.

agarabaghi

iTrader: (25)

Im just saying what i experienced.

After numerous broken joints at the track, and having a guy at the local shop (which sponsors this site) do it and have them fail, ive decided to go back to deans.

Just passing along an opinion...

bigjayjay1

iTrader: (86)

Just called Deans they stated nothing more than 10 gauge wire.

agarabaghi

iTrader: (25)

well the ec5 also say up to 10guage... so...

http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/De...odID=EFLAEC502