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tomkatn 04-05-2022 12:40 AM

24" Charge Lead Suggestions
 
I am in the market for a couple new charge leads, probably 24", maybe 30/36" ... 4mm at charger to either just 5 or 4/5 bullets w/2mm balance bullet at lipo end ... need to be good quality to get accurate IR readings, this time around ... toss me what you have been happy with please ... thanks!

Roelof 04-05-2022 03:28 AM

Make it?

mrreet2001 04-05-2022 05:33 AM


Originally Posted by Roelof (Post 15891888)
Make it?

If it wasn't for the awesome molded strain reliefs that TQ puts on their leads, I would agree.
Since I can't build these... I buy TQ charge cables.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...a3a425511a.jpg

NutDriver 04-05-2022 05:40 AM


Originally Posted by mrreet2001 (Post 15891917)
If it wasn't for the awesome molded strain reliefs that TQ puts on their leads, I would agree.
Since I can't build these... I buy TQ charge cables.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...a3a425511a.jpg

100% agree with this, especially if you charge in a lipo sack. The design of the 2mm balance plug alone is reason enough. Ralph standing behind his products is a bonus.

r schowengerdt 04-05-2022 08:32 AM


Originally Posted by mrreet2001 (Post 15891917)
If it wasn't for the awesome molded strain reliefs that TQ puts on their leads, I would agree.
Since I can't build these... I buy TQ charge cables.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...a3a425511a.jpg

Plus one,TQ charging cables are very well-built

the rc guy 04-05-2022 08:43 AM

i dont see how with a wire that long one will have accurate ir reading?

tomkatn 04-05-2022 09:11 AM


Originally Posted by the rc guy (Post 15891991)
i dont see how with a wire that long one will have accurate ir reading?

I agree, but it is a bit of a trade-off between convenience of length and 'acceptable consistency' with confidence in the build quality ... I have a few cables here now that I use, and readings can vary substantially between them ... they have served their purpose to this point, but time for a couple newer ones now that I am going all 5mm bullets ;)

Bsthetech 04-05-2022 09:52 AM

Look up Donathen. Then can make whatever you need.

Alexv2024 04-05-2022 08:55 PM


Originally Posted by Bsthetech (Post 15892030)
Look up Donathen. Then can make whatever you need.

They look nice, but I bought one then had 2 given to me. I constantly had to push in the balance plug and it was very stiff with all the heat shrink.

I don't like any of the premade ones. Got a deal on a white trinity lead, 2-3 months later its got a bad connection.

Lately I've been shortening the leads I have and cutting off the ends as they fray. I really need to make some fresh ones from scratch.


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