Waterproof DC connectors

[thysmeades]

Hi guys, can anybody assist in sourcing waterproof/resistant DC connectors for light building. Battling like anything to find some.

 

kind regards

Thys

 

 

[droo]

The only ones I've managed to find locally are huge and pricey, so had to import mine. They're small and pricey, about US$10 a set.

[ViperSquad]

check rs.com or communica.co.za. You may find what you need there

[deanmor]

I use connectors for my RC helicopter, called a Dean's connector. They are not waterproof, but they are generally bullet proof.

 

When it comes to RC heli's, you have to use top quality equipment, and the Dean's connectors are fantasitc. When you put a R20k heli into the sky, you have to ensure that equipment failure doesn't let it fall out of the sky.

 

http://www.wsdeans.com/products/plugs/ultra_plug.html

 

You can get them at most hobby shops. Make sure you get the genuine Dean's connectors - there are cheap rip-offs around.

 

About R40 a pair.

 

 

You can also use EC3 connectors:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLAEC303

 

They also make a good connection, but not as easy to use as Dean's.

 

 

 

 

[Guest Big H]

I use connectors for my RC helicopter' date=' called a Dean's connector. They are not waterproof, but they are generally bullet proof.

 

When it comes to RC heli's, you have to use top quality equipment, and the Dean's connectors are fantasitc. When you put a R20k heli into the sky, you have to ensure that equipment failure doesn't let it fall out of the sky.

 

http://www.wsdeans.com/products/plugs/ultra_plug.html

 

You can get them at most hobby shops. Make sure you get the genuine Dean's connectors - there are cheap rip-offs around.

 

About R40 a pair.

 

 

You can also use EC3 connectors:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLAEC303

 

They also make a good connection, but not as easy to use as Dean's.

 

 

 

 

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I can attest to the good quality of both the plugs above.

 

I have them on my EFlite Blade 400. They can handle the currents of the Lipo Batteries very well.

 

Dean, what do you fly? I have the Blade 400, Nine Eagles Kestrel, E-Sky Lama V 4 with Xtreme body kit, motors and CNC bits as well as a small Piccoo chopper. Still learning on the Blade 400. Quite a task keeping these choppers flying in deepest Africa. Needless to say i carry a large quatity of stock.

[deanmor]

 

I can attest to the good quality of both the plugs above.

 

I have them on my EFlite Blade 400. They can handle the currents of the Lipo Batteries very well.

 

Dean, what do you fly? I have the Blade 400, Nine Eagles Kestrel, E-Sky Lama V 4 with Xtreme body kit, motors and CNC bits as well as a small Piccoo chopper. Still learning on the Blade 400. Quite a task keeping these choppers flying in deepest Africa. Needless to say i carry a large quatity of stock.

 

Trex 600 Nitro with good kit, a Blade CP Pro2 (for practising) on. Been flying for abt 3 years. I wanted to master RC helis, and I now that I've become a competent pilot, I'm back to the cycling.

[thysmeades]

thanks for all the comments guys. Much appreciated

Thys