[BrianG]

Originally Posted by fastbaja5b

Ok so I know the sequence to plug is connect neg, connect non spark, connect positive but then do we disconnect the non spark resistor or do we leave it plugged in?

Originally Posted by magicald

here's the info I found on spark arrestor resistors

http://scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/nospark.html

http://rc.runryder.com/helicopter/t547501p1/

They seem to suggest keeping it hooked up and say that electricity like water will take the route of least resistance and therefore the resistor hooked up doesn't matter.

I haven't messed with a resistor yet...will be a while as my XL2 crapped out

A quote from the no-spark page on my site:

In both diagrams, the small connector should remain connected to prevent accidental shorting against any conductive surfaces, and to keep the contacts from getting dirty while running. Even though the small connector is hooked up at the same time as the main connector, the main path of current flow will be through the main connectors.