What connector for 8awg wire?

[Addict Rc]

So as some may know I bought some XT60’s and they only take 12awg wire, I have lipos with 8awg wire, what connector do I use?

 

[TRAT]

Ran in same problem with my CEN 450 not sure there is plug Diagram on google let me see if I can find it.

 

[Addict Rc]

Ran in same problem with my CEN 450 not sure there is plug Diagram on google let me see if I can find it.

Ok, thank you

 

[TRAT]

I had to go bigger on my rail running dual battery’s

 

[tudordewolf]

There are XT90's, they're a bit bigger, though they're marked for 10 gauge you may be able to stuff #8 into it. Then there's XT150's, or you could use 6mm bullet connectors.

 

[Addict Rc]

I had to go bigger on my rail running dual battery’s

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What one did you use on 8awg?

 

[TRAT]

This what I used

 

[Addict Rc]

This what I used

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EC5?

 

[TRAT]

Yea I think it’s EC5. There is 2 types this for bigger gauge.

 

[Addict Rc]

Yea I think it’s EC5. There is 2 types this for bigger gauge.

EC5 is the biggest EC connector right? EC3 is small

 

[TRAT]

Just double checked yes EC5 I think I have a lot of them here. Maybe I can send you some?
Yea EC3 is the smaller one for like 10 gauge.
Hold on let me see what I got maybe it’s ec3 damn it.
Ok yes It’s EC5 can’t probably see in pic but this what I run for 8 gauge setups

 

[Addict Rc]

Just double checked yes EC5 I think I have a lot of them here. Maybe I can send you some?
Yea EC3 is the smaller one for like 10 gauge.
Hold on let me see what I got maybe it’s ec3 damn it.
Ok yes It’s EC5 can’t probably see in pic but this what I run for 8 gauge setups

Ok, I can probably order some from Amazon thanks for the offer though (what’s the legit brand for EC5’s?)

 

[TRAT]

Brand wise doesn’t matter just look up EC5 and order them you will be good

 

[WickedFog]

Brand wise doesn’t matter just look up EC5 and order them you will be good

Actually, if you don't buy Amass brand, you can get some really crap ones. I have some off-brand XT60's that I bought that are some cheap Chinese ones. They melt just by me showing them the soldering iron. Amass ones withstand a lot more heat.

You will be able to stuff 8awg into the EC5 I think, but I would go QS8's myself.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/protek...8M_CpmQ76NyD0IrUvHQgPnyGfX9OWv4RoCO_sQAvD_BwE

 

[Greywolf74]

If you use EC5s for 8AWG youll have to take a pair of dykes a trim the ends a bit after tinning them in order to make them fit. If you dont want to do that then Id recommend EC8s or XT120s

 

[Lukedavis]

If you use EC5s for 8AWG youll have to take a pair of dykes a trim the ends a bit after tinning them in order to make them fit. If you dont want to do that then Id recommend EC8s or XT120s

What's the best plug for 4s and up? is it the QS8s?

 

[WickedFog]

I use EC5's for my 4s. They are fine, and have a nice, solid connection.

 

[Lukedavis]

What about qs5s

 

[WickedFog]

What about qs5s

I would use XT60 before I went with a QS5 on a 4s. The QS5 is only rated for 40A continuous, and 90A burst, whereas the XT60 is rated for 60A continuous and 180A burst.

EC5's are good for 120A continuous though, and to me are a good fit for 4s.

 

[Lukedavis]

I would use XT60 before I went with a QS5 on a 4s. The QS5 is only rated for 40A continuous, and 90A burst, whereas the XT60 is rated for 60A continuous and 180A burst.

EC5's are good for 120A continuous though, and to me are a good fit for 4s.

Okay will do. When I get up to 6s and 8s in the future what connectors should I use?