Deans
#2
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.
Just too big I think.
The EC5 connector or bullets would be easier and more suitable I reckon.
#4
Let me guess, HobbyCity packs? I wish they would just stick to 10AWG maximum, it's more than enough for 1/8 electric.
#5
Agreed. 8 awg on Deans is doable although annoying. A better option is the EC5 connectors from HobbyCity.
#7
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...
To answer your question, Yes you can run dean no problem. Just have a little more patience when soldering...
#8
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
#9
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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.
I have gone back to deans, and yes 8guague is a bit big for deans it does work.
#10
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.
I have gone back to deans, and yes 8guague is a bit big for deans it does work.
#12
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.