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Weasel · 03-17-2011, 11:20 PM

Ok, I'm sorta new at this but I notice alot of emphasis on using Deans, or bullet or even XT60 and the comments on the high amperage they will carry. Say the XT60 claim to be rated at 60amps. Same with bullets and Deans, etc.

No how can a connector claim to be able to transfer 60amps continues when the 12 or 13 gauge wire used to connect to the battery or motor or ESC is only rated for ~25amps?

MonkeyRiver · 03-17-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Weasel

Ok, I'm sorta new at this but I notice alot of emphasis on using Deans, or bullet or even XT60 and the comments on the high amperage they will carry. Say the XT60 claim to be rated at 60amps. Same with bullets and Deans, etc.

No how can a connector claim to be able to transfer 60amps continues when the 12 or 13 gauge wire used to connect to the battery or motor or ESC is only rated for ~25amps?

It's called overkill. In this instance those plugs are about the right size to be usable for R/C applications even though they can carry more current than needed. It's desireable to use somewhat overrated items when dealing with electricity.

JeremyH · 03-18-2011, 06:22 AM

Personally, I use Deans connectors because, unlike other models, they dont loosen up and lose a connection. The amp draw in our application is relatively low and the regular deans are overkill. Some use the Micro Deans on their trucks with great success.

brazwewn · 03-18-2011, 08:16 AM

Has anyone had any experience with the CC bullets? Are they worth the money or are regular bullets good enough. I am just running some bullets I picked up in fleabay.

Wes

discgolferlee · 03-18-2011, 08:27 AM

i have used deans for years and the traxxas connectors for a a few months and now going on a year or so been using the xt60 connectors
cheap
easy to solder to
work AWESOME
stay tight don't come loose but at same time easy to get a grip on and pull apart.
and did i mention cheap lol

Weasel · 03-18-2011, 06:54 PM

The main reason I ask is I like to use Deutsch connectors for all my wiring unless it comes from the factory with a plug. The are sealed, easy to setup (no soldering) and clip together, however their 2 and 3 pin connectors are only rated to 25amps with a 12 gauge pin which got me to thinking.

The XT60 connectors do look interesting as well.

03-17-2011, 11:20 PM	#1
Weasel Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rapid City Posts: 58	Amp ratings on wire connector/ends Ok, I'm sorta new at this but I notice alot of emphasis on using Deans, or bullet or even XT60 and the comments on the high amperage they will carry. Say the XT60 claim to be rated at 60amps. Same with bullets and Deans, etc. No how can a connector claim to be able to transfer 60amps continues when the 12 or 13 gauge wire used to connect to the battery or motor or ESC is only rated for ~25amps?

03-18-2011, 06:22 AM	#3
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	Personally, I use Deans connectors because, unlike other models, they dont loosen up and lose a connection. The amp draw in our application is relatively low and the regular deans are overkill. Some use the Micro Deans on their trucks with great success.

03-18-2011, 08:16 AM	#4
brazwewn RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alburtis Posts: 1,227	Has anyone had any experience with the CC bullets? Are they worth the money or are regular bullets good enough. I am just running some bullets I picked up in fleabay. Wes

03-18-2011, 08:27 AM	#5
discgolferlee Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clinton,Michigan Posts: 908	i have used deans for years and the traxxas connectors for a a few months and now going on a year or so been using the xt60 connectors cheap easy to solder to work AWESOME stay tight don't come loose but at same time easy to get a grip on and pull apart. and did i mention cheap lol

03-18-2011, 06:54 PM	#6
Weasel Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rapid City Posts: 58	The main reason I ask is I like to use Deutsch connectors for all my wiring unless it comes from the factory with a plug. The are sealed, easy to setup (no soldering) and clip together, however their 2 and 3 pin connectors are only rated to 25amps with a 12 gauge pin which got me to thinking. The XT60 connectors do look interesting as well.

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