How to avoid "Sparks" when plug in lipo batt?

[Tony]

I'm using the 4mm gold plugs for 6S2P 5000mAh parallel set up. I'm getting sparks on the red + side connector of the lipo when plugging to the esc. Is there a way to prevent the sparks from happening ? Should i change to larger 5mm or 6mm gold connectors? BTW, The Turnigy lipos came preinstalled with 4mm gold connectors from Hobby King.

[kookie_guy]

I'm using the 4mm gold plugs for 6S2P 5000mAh parallel set up. I'm getting sparks on the red + side connector of the lipo when plugging to the esc. Is there a way to prevent the sparks from happening ? Should i change to larger 5mm or 6mm gold connectors? BTW, The Turnigy lipos came preinstalled with 4mm gold connectors from Hobby King.

you are gonna get arcing no matter what you change em to. I wouldn't worry about it. Just try to plug em in as quick as you can to minimize the arc.

[Fastang347]

let us know how the batterys work out i just got 6 sets and have not had a chance to try them...


and thier is a way to stop it not sure how but i did read it some where

[simengj]

and thier is a way to stop it not sure how but i did read it some where

Jep, just plug inn a resistance first, someone else can explain better..

[Comfortably Numb]

plug in the + side first. and then the - so that you are dealing with the ground side of things.

[egneg]

Here is a link ...

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

[denboy01]

No spark

Maybe try the MGM speedo way, just click the link

http://mgm-compro.com/pdf/en-antispark-d230808.pdf

[Tony]

Maybe try the MGM speedo way, just click the link

http://mgm-compro.com/pdf/en-antispark-d230808.pdf

Guys, thanks for responding.

So, where can i find this Aux connector? will Radio Shack have it?

[sailr]

You can just use small bullet connectors or a Deans plug, etc. There is no specific AUX plug.