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Old 03-05-2013, 10:14 AM
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Default Why are balance plugs such a pain to unplug?

Anyone else have this problem? I can't for the life of me figure out how to unplug them without spending 2 minutes using my pocket knife to pry it out.

Should I just cut the irritating locking tabs off of it?What am I missing?

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Old 03-05-2013, 11:14 AM
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No problems with mine!
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Default RE: Why are balance plugs such a pain to unplug?

Sounds like Thunderpower!  Convert to balance leads and packs with jst-xh?  Just pull apart.  or get rid of the clip.  What good is it?  Do you hang the packs by the balance leads? 
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Default RE: Why are balance plugs such a pain to unplug?

I thought it was just a fluke when it happened with my Turnigy battery and charger, but I have the same issues with the charger and battery that came with my RTF Flyzone plane. Different batter and different charger.
I understand there are different connectors. Mine look like this:http://www.headsuprc.com/media/02/a2...73807cfe_m.jpg
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Default RE: Why are balance plugs such a pain to unplug?

Oh well, guess I'm the only one. I'll just keep picking them apart with my knife.
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Default RE: Why are balance plugs such a pain to unplug?

i think you can buy a cover which might help unplug them from......HobbyKing only place i seen them.
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Default RE: Why are balance plugs such a pain to unplug?

You already have the "easy" jst-xh but what I do is put an extension in the charger plug and plug into that.  I therefore save the charger socket from wear and it's easier to grap both leads and unplug.  Also some of the charger sockets are tight.

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