Deans vs AWG

[snuff]

What bis the maximum AWG wire that can be soldered to a Deans.
Most I've used have carried 14 AWG but I've just come across some that use 12 AWG it seems somewhat of a task to get that size to fit on a Deans.
They are currently fitted to xt60's but he wants Deans,any tips or advice?thanks.

[No1_sonuk]

Re: Deans vs AWG

There's no enclosure on a Deans connector's solder tab, so the limit is determined by how fast you can get the joint hot enough to solder without melting the plastic.
Bigger wire would need bigger heatshrink.

[Bachelarius]

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Probably a silly question but... Why do you want to use 12awg wire in the first place? I know that if something's worth doing, it's worth overdoing but still..

[SAS Scott]

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My lipo battery has 8 awg wire with deans...

[madwelshman]

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My lipo battery has 8 awg wire with deans...

What relevance does that have?

The issue with thicker wire, is can you fit it inside the gearbox tracks? if yes, sweet, be aware around the motor hole, many an "upgraded" gun i've fixed has had damage to the wiring in this area due to it being too thick.

ASG make "ultimate" wiring, its silver, so greater power transfer than standard wiring, thinner than silicon wiring, and can be bent into shape, so easier to work with! a good and often overlooked upgrade.

[SAS Scott]

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What relevance does that have?

The relevance is that the OP is asking the best possible way to put big wires such as 12 awg onto deans and Im proving its very possible as my battery has 8 awg with deans on it..






Here are some pictures...

[madwelshman]

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yes fella, I read the op... also read the second post, so saw no nead to reiterate the obvious.

[sparrowhawk]

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@madwelshman.....the asg wiring you mentioned, can you buy the wire in meters...or does it come only connected to a switch? because thats all i can find of it so far

[snuff]

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The lipo's have come with 12 AWG---> xt's.
As it's done with 8 I can't see an issue now,thanks for all the inputs....

[SAS Scott]

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The lipo's have come with 12 AWG---> xt's.
As it's done with 8 I can't see an issue now,thanks for all the inputs....

No problems mate.

[madwelshman]

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Yes sparrow, it's a coil of wire in a blister pack, iirc 1m worth

[sparrowhawk]

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ok thanks,where can i get some?

[madwelshman]

Re: Deans vs AWG

Anywhere stocking asg gear I guess, I get mine from a midlands based shop that jack daniels lends his initials to