Xt90 connectors install

[laredo98]

I'm changing ec5 plugs to xt90s to match my inputs on my boat.
I've run into a problem.
The batteries have 8 gauge wire. The wire diameter is to large. It won't fit into the xt90 external wire fitting. I end up with a sloppy mess.
Are there xt90 connectors designed 8 gauge wire?

 

[Lukedavis]

https://www.servocity.com/female-xt90-connector/

would that work?

 

[Lukedavis]

I'm changing ec5 plugs to xt90s to match my inputs on my boat.
I've run into a problem.
The batteries have 8 gauge wire. The wire diameter is to large. It won't fit into the xt90 external wire fitting. I end up with a sloppy mess.
Are there xt90 connectors designed 8 gauge wire?

And welcome to the forum!

 

[RustyUs]

I'm changing ec5 plugs to xt90s to match my inputs on my boat.
I've run into a problem.
The batteries have 8 gauge wire. The wire diameter is to large. It won't fit into the xt90 external wire fitting. I end up with a sloppy mess.
Are there xt90 connectors designed 8 gauge wire?

They say they will accept up to 8AWG wire. I'll bet you got to have your A game on for that. Are you referring to the semicircular solder terminals cups that are giving you a problem?

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

Just tin the connector cup and the wire. Don't strip anymore silicone from the wire than you need for the depth of the terminal. Should be good. Most of my xt90's are on 8gauge.

 

[laredo98]

They say they will accept up to 8AWG wire. I'll bet you got to have your A game on for that. Are you referring to the semicircular solder terminals cups that are giving you a problem?

Yes. After reading another reply, I realized I might have filled cup with too much dolder