wires and plugs???
10-10-2011, 07:53 AM
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RE: wires and plugs???
to weigh on this as someone with expirance working on an electric snowmobile... we run a 48s17p LiFe pack... and crimping, or directly connecting is better than soldering because solder has a higher resistance than wire and if your wire isn't touching all of the solder tab, then more of the current has to flow through the solder which is more resistive than the wire/connector. So a properly done crimp that grips the wire well does provide a better connection, because you're not creating as much resistance from due to solder... granted we're talking about minimal resistances here... and there are aplications where you should solder, and applications where you should crimp... and sometimes putting a bit of solder on a crimped connection is a good idea...
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10-10-2011, 08:10 AM
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RE: wires and plugs???
ORIGINAL: kaycerc
And hence, a better connector - espcecially for our purposes, where said connectors are so readily exposed to the elements and corrosion and oxidation.
'Nuff said.
ORIGINAL: Foxy
Gold is used on many connectors because it does not oxidise like silver eventually does.
Gold is used on many connectors because it does not oxidise like silver eventually does.
'Nuff said.
10-10-2011, 08:16 AM
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RE: wires and plugs???
OK guys, lets calm down a bit. There are merits to both types of connectors. Gold is used on stereo connections, because it doesn't oxidise when left in place for years, but ALSO, because it is not plugged in and out all the time. A gold plated RC connector would soon be worn away by the constant plugging/unplugging a sufficently hard gold alloy to mitigate this would take away the value of using it as a conducter (cos lets face it, a piece of steel would work just fine in an RC). Silver connectors also have their advantages (great current delivery), but are more susceptible to corrosion.
Whatever the material deans are made of it's fine. I'm pretty sure it's not gold or silver. We're not talking about audio quality electricity lol.
Whatever the material deans are made of it's fine. I'm pretty sure it's not gold or silver. We're not talking about audio quality electricity lol.
10-10-2011, 08:45 AM
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RE: wires and plugs???
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
Silver IS scientifiacally proven to be a better conductor. And as far as solder vs crimp, its a fools argument. All you are doing in either one is using a conductive item to ensure solid and permanent contact. Either or works, and works well, so long as your connectors stay attached and pump power thru the connection, who cares?
Silver IS scientifiacally proven to be a better conductor. And as far as solder vs crimp, its a fools argument. All you are doing in either one is using a conductive item to ensure solid and permanent contact. Either or works, and works well, so long as your connectors stay attached and pump power thru the connection, who cares?
10-10-2011, 09:04 AM
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ORIGINAL: redfisher1974
Most connectors are self cleaning now, Which makes silver plate a even better choice.
Most connectors are self cleaning now, Which makes silver plate a even better choice.
Gonna run right down to the hobby shop and piss the guy off behind the counter by asking for some "self cleaning connectors."
10-11-2011, 06:08 AM
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RE: wires and plugs???
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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
Silver IS scientifiacally proven to be a better conductor. And as far as solder vs crimp, its a fools argument. All you are doing in either one is using a conductive item to ensure solid and permanent contact. Either or works, and works well, so long as your connectors stay attached and pump power thru the connection, who cares?
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
Silver IS scientifiacally proven to be a better conductor. And as far as solder vs crimp, its a fools argument. All you are doing in either one is using a conductive item to ensure solid and permanent contact. Either or works, and works well, so long as your connectors stay attached and pump power thru the connection, who cares?
Well said. Remember Sermos connectors (or Anderson) are not a R/C thing. They are used in other industries. The metallic insert part of the Sermos connector comes in different sizes, so you can accommodate different size wires. Try soldering a wire size 10 to a Deans. Not fun. Crimping takes seconds, and you are on your way:-)
Gerry
