spark suppresser

[egneg]

The size of the resistor determines the charge time. To small and it charges to fast and you still get a spark. To big and it takes to long to charge. Here is a link that has a calculator. 2 to 4 seconds is a good range.

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

[kfxguy]

something to consider...... Ive run up to 8s without one, but i'm using a connector that plugs in both positive and negative at the same time. Ive noticed if you plug them in seperately, you get a nice spark...plug in at the same time, it doesnt do it. I run some pretty stout caps too.

[royalcasa]

Thanks guys, I appreciate you all for taking the time to help me out. There's so much to learn and i know so little.

[785boats]

something to consider...... Ive run up to 8s without one, but i'm using a connector that plugs in both positive and negative at the same time. Ive noticed if you plug them in seperately, you get a nice spark...plug in at the same time, it doesnt do it. I run some pretty stout caps too.

Now that's interesting. Unfortunately with our safety loops here in Oz it's a one wire connection. I guess a twin loop could be configured.
But I just use these as the loop connections.

http://www.hyperionaustralia.com.au/?stg=1588

I also use these.
http://www.hobbyking.com/store/__428..._2_Pairs_.html

[Tamelesstgr]

Question, when running 6s2p, do I still only need 1 spark arrestor? In other works, can I build my parallel wires to be configured with 1 arrestor? Connect the negative sides of the (2) 6s packs to the parallel harness and then to the esc, then connect the positive sides of the (2) 6s packs to the parellel harness. Then make the final connection with the smaller connector on the spark arrestor and the final main positive connection on the ESC?

[785boats]

Yep.
That would be the way to do it.