Balance Plug JST-XH Protective Case/Grip

[RustyUs]

The little things in hobby that make it easier to enjoy the simple process of plugging/unplugging those tiny balance plugs....

The JST-XH protective cases/grips certainly have proved themselves to be a great addition to my fumbling fingers. I can't begin to tell you how many tiny 22awg wires & plugs I've repaired over the years. I used to put E6000 and heat shrink around the plug/wires. With a molded case wrapping around the plug/wires, I feel a more secure grip of everything is achieved.

 

[thrak76]

I agree. All my packs have these AB clips on them. I'm thankful that many of the packs i bought came with the AB clips already on them, but I certainly bought a bag of clips for those that don't.

 

[RustyUs]

I agree. All my packs have these AB clips on them. I'm thankful that many of the packs i bought came with the AB clips already on them, but I certainly bought a bag of clips for those that don't.

Yes, one of my Zeee packs came with a balance plug case already on... basically what turned me on to the things. I do believe all Zeee LiPo packs now come with them.

 

[9x19]

The little things in hobby that make it easier to enjoy the simple process of plugging/unplugging those tiny balance plugs....
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The JST-XH protective cases/grips certainly have proved themselves to be a great addition to my fumbling fingers. I can't begin to tell you how many tiny 22awg wires & plugs I've repaired over the years. I used to put E6000 and heat shrink around the plug/wires. With a molded case wrapping around the plug/wires, I feel a more secure grip of everything is achieved.

Nice tip, thanks!

 

[jimdavis577]

That's awesome I've been looking for these ... already broke the 2 balance harnesses for my 2 new 4s zees

 

[Doom!]

Those things drive me crazy! For me it makes it harder to plug in. But they are a good product, and are easier to get a hold of. I'm just weird.

 

[Greywolf74]

Those things drive me crazy! For me it makes it harder to plug in.

This! That's the same thing I said about them, and I stopped using them 15 years ago. I have never damaged a balance plug from not having one on a battery either, but then again, I don't pull them from the wires either.

 

[9x19]

Some of my batteries came with them already installed on the balance plug. I don't find them any harder to use than the bare plugs.

 

[DavidB1126]

Yea most of my batteries I had (zeee, hoovo, urgenex) they same with those.

But me personally I like to run inboard bullet packs so you don't have to worry about the balance plug when running in the car (happened to me once and the balance plug on a off brand Amazon battery ripped out) but to be fair the bullet packs are only offered in 2s and 4s variations if I am right

 

[RustyUs]

Those things drive me crazy! For me it makes it harder to plug in. But they are a good product, and are easier to get a hold of. I'm just weird.

You're normal. I'm the weird one who likes a bit of substance to grab on to when gettin' rough with my stuff.

 

[RustyUs]

Yea most of my batteries I had (zeee, hoovo, urgenex) they same with those.

But me personally I like to run inboard bullet packs so you don't have to worry about the balance plug when running in the car (happened to me once and the balance plug on a off brand Amazon battery ripped out) but to be fair the bullet packs are only offered in 2s and 4s variations if I am right

If all my batteries had those embedded connectors (inboard bullet tubes), the balance plug roughhousing wouldn't be an issue. I prefer inboard 4/5mm bullet tubes as well, but once you get past 4S/larger cell count packs, the choices are slim. To be honest, I don't know if I've seen any 6S packs with inboard tubes the last time I went shopping for one. I see more and more 4S packs with inboard bullet tubes nowadays, but those seemed to be geared towards the racing scene/crowd.