wire size?
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wire size?
HI guys,
I am going to convet my A-10 from the punny55's to the 300 set up. I am going to have to make a new connector from the ESC to the motors and was wondering what size wire to use. the set up will draw about a total of 16 to 18 amps. I know that if I use a larger guage wire set up I will be safe but I would prefer to use the proper guage wire for this.
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Rich
I am going to convet my A-10 from the punny55's to the 300 set up. I am going to have to make a new connector from the ESC to the motors and was wondering what size wire to use. the set up will draw about a total of 16 to 18 amps. I know that if I use a larger guage wire set up I will be safe but I would prefer to use the proper guage wire for this.
Thanks
Rich
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RE: wire size?
As you said, heavier wire won't hurt a bit, and will actually help with efficiency a little bit.
My general rule of thumb is, the wire that's on the ESC is the "right" wire for the job. I use the same gauge or slightly heavier wire than they put on the ESC at the factory.
My general rule of thumb is, the wire that's on the ESC is the "right" wire for the job. I use the same gauge or slightly heavier wire than they put on the ESC at the factory.
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RE: wire size?
Thanks for your input Matt. I was always under the impression that if you use heaver wire than necessary that it would be less efficent. I am no Electrical engineer by no means that is why I ask some silly questions.