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BrianG 05.28.2009 10:54 PM

I tried some big PowerPoles on my XT8, but found them a bit clunky to use. They definitely have more grip, but just didn't like them. They do have an adequate 175A and 600v rating, so it's ready for pretty much any HV setup though:



http://scriptasylum.com/forumpics/large_connectors.jpg

rawfuls 05.28.2009 11:01 PM

Holy crap.
What the hell.

BrianG 05.29.2009 12:49 AM

You do realize that was a joke right?

rawfuls 05.29.2009 12:50 AM

Yeah...
Wait, did you crop it in? :neutral:

You should actually try crimping that... and using it :lol:
I'd like to see the crimp tool for that connector...

BrianG 05.29.2009 12:56 AM

No, I just took some dummy wires and routed them in a believable fashion. Because it was visible in the picture, the black wire into the MMM is the only one that has a connector, and even that isn't soldered, just heatshrunk together. The battery wires are just laying behind the pack, and the pack itself is simply upside-down to hide its wires. :smile:

lol, I would be soldering that connection to be sure. I never liked crimping.

kulangflow 05.29.2009 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lincpimp (Post 290632)
Hey Brian, how good are the power poles? I have always wondered if they can keep up with the current demands like deans can?

I love them. I've been using them for a few years now in all of my larger brushless vehicles. I've never seen one get hot even on 6s/2200kV monster applications.

Big fan I am. Here is where I buy them in bulk. I've always used 30A, but from now on I'll be using 45A, which has a bigger metal contact, but still fits in the same plastic housing.

rawfuls 05.29.2009 09:55 AM

Errrrrrr, isn't 30A too little?
Or is 30A/45A just right for the 6s/2200kV applications?

kulangflow 05.29.2009 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawfuls (Post 291058)
Errrrrrr, isn't 30A too little?
Or is 30A/45A just right for the 6s/2200kV applications?

Nope. As mentioned, I've been using them for years and have never even seen one get above ambient temp. I think the 30A rating is quite conservative.

I will be gradually switching to the 45A contacts once I run out of 30A though because their size makes it easier to install on larger gauge wire.

TexasSP 05.29.2009 11:21 AM

I thought the 30 amp rating was for higher voltages. My understanding was that if you lower the voltages from the rated spec that the amperage can go up as well.

_paralyzed_ 05.29.2009 11:22 AM

Wow! Check out the power supplies at the bottom of the page at that place kulangflow llinked to. 40amps, fused connections, powerpole output, 13.8v $85!

http://www.powerwerx.com/powerpole-power-splitters/

nitrostarter 05.29.2009 11:30 AM

Use bullets!

BrianG 05.29.2009 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawfuls (Post 290984)
...I'd like to see the crimp tool for that connector...

http://www.powerwerx.com/product.asp...038&CtgID=3575

BrianG 05.29.2009 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_ (Post 291080)
Wow! Check out the power supplies at the bottom of the page at that place kulangflow llinked to. 40amps, fused connections, powerpole output, 13.8v $85!

http://www.powerwerx.com/powerpole-power-splitters/

You do realize those are splitters, not power supplies right? They just provide multiple outputs for a seperate power supply, but don't actually contain a power supply internally.

_paralyzed_ 05.29.2009 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianG (Post 291085)
You do realize those are splitters, not power supplies right? They just provide multiple outputs for a seperate power supply, but don't actually contain a power supply internally.

damn confusing literature. It states 12v and 13.8v so I assumed it was for 12v products but actually output 13.8v. It's kind of a rip off now, but was a nice setup when I thought it came w/ a power supply. Oh well:oh:

rawfuls 05.29.2009 06:32 PM

$250 for a crimping tool..
Holy shizz

Hmm, if I can use 30A, I think I'm switching to Deans, and picking up a cheap $12 tool or something.

Why are you upgrading to 45A?


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