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Old 05-21-2010 | 10:31 PM
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bigtim
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Default RE: servo extensions

ORIGINAL: opjose


ORIGINAL: bigtim

on the ones I have the connector is a nice tight fit with no slack, so far, if you notice the servo lead is loose in the connector junk the extension and try a new one.
The problem with this is that with vibration, heat, glow fuel, oil, etc. even a tight connector can land will et go.

ALWAYS use a secondary mechanism to keep the connectors affixed.

I've purchased some very inexpensive clips ( $.20 / ea ) from HC/HK, which I use on extensions that I undo all the time.

For more permanent extensions, dental floss, heat shrink tubing, knots, etc. are all better ideas.

shure of course, but the point was that if the connector is loose to begin with, its a suspect item,if a connector is loose, or the wires look to be not well done, then there isn't any reason to use a particular part period

I always tape my connections with electical tape, esspecially when there in a low to no access location, like a wing or deep in a fuse where visual inspection is difficult these areas in particular have little chance of fuel exposure but vibration could be a issue.

I would recomend always secure your servo extensions no matter where there used, using the many tried and true methods, like I posted I use plain old tape but there are plenty of ways to do it