600 battery connectors for 600 12s

[danhampson]

From starting in the hobby I've been using deans connectors just because they were what came with my first Heli, now that I'm moving up to a 12s setup what connectors would be best, the ESC that comes with the kit is an 80amp HV.

 

[heli-maniac]

My new build is 12s and goint to be using EC5 plugs

 

[Derek]

I have the EC5 plugs on my 600, as well.

I've seen videos on Youtube and I've heard of people using Deans plugs on their 600's and it seems to work. I just had my doubts and I don't want anything bad to happen to my helicopter because I was cheap on the plugs.

 

[danhampson]

Thanks for your input guys. I've placed an order for some ec5 fittings and an ec5 parallel board. Which should be with me tomorrow so I can make a start removing the deans and replacing them with the ec5's

 

[Lee]

Another one here for EC5s

 

[murankar]

I too would go EC5s. They hold a lot better than deans. Just pay attention to how you assemble them. I have the right metal fittings on the components but the wrong housing on them. They still work but I cant use other peoples batteries or chargers unless I provide the right leads.

 

[danhampson]

Yeah I thought of that going to mate battery's to para board.

Hoping they arrive in the morning. I've got a carpet to lay before I can play.

 

[Tony]

I use Deans for everything. ,

 

[fran11784]

I think it's personal preference. Whatever you choose to use on your first build you will most likely use on all others. I will say that EC5 plugs are easier to solder for me...just saying

 

[Tony]

They are easier to solder, that's for sure. Just solder the bullets to the wire, then push them into the housing. No chance of melting the plastic.

 

[xokia]

I use PRC6 connectors on anything above a 450 size heli.

 

[murankar]

If you make a new of the ec5 there is a chance it won't fit in the housing.

My fix to that is to use a metal file and clean it up. Don't ask how I know. Take your time and they will work.

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