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HXT 4mm Gold Connector w/ Protector (10pcs/set)

HXT 4mm Gold Connector w/ Protector (10pcs/set)


This is a great way to avoid power shorts.
Rated to around 93A

Gold connectors on their own are notorious for creating a short circuit and looking messy. Use these to keep your connections safe and looking neat!

An excellent replacement for Deans T-connectors!
Good for wire up to 10AWG thickness.

Easier to solder and a stronger connection than Deans T-plugs


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Total of 54 discussions.
Timothy  1 points - 4/27/2013
 
A bit of dielectric grease, or a high quality silicone grease also makes it easier
slpsldnawy  2 points - 4/26/2013
 
I see that the protectors are supposed to slip up over the connectors but that's a lot easier said than done. I'm tempted to not use the protectors and just tape over the connections.
 blueocean2 73 points
Try to give a little heat to the protectors. Plastic soften and it easier to install.
 Peter 35 points
i got a batch of these and no problems, they do kind of 'click' or 'set' into protector after soldering and takes a little force. try it and credit if it helped.
 Michael 12 points
I never heat them, I do as Crono1124 said, and he is very correct about to much solder flowing out the little hole and filling in the portion that the plastic will latch into, then they are almost impossible to drive into place then.
slpsldnawy  2 points - 4/26/2013
 
how do you install the protectors?
 Hussain Joharji 204 points
Hello, almost way is by a heat .. use heat to flex the plastic and then insert the protector.. best regards
 Crono1124 121 points
I have never needed to use heat to insert the protector. You feed the wire through the ribbed end and then solder the connectors on by the smooth end. Pull the wire back through the connector till its almost in place and then use an alen wrench to apply a bit of pressure to each bullet. They will snap into place. just ensure when you solder your wires that there is not any excessive solder leaks out the hold as that will inhibit the insertion process.
 Peter 35 points
**^^exactly as crono said^^**
Omega8  3 points - 3/21/2013
 
From the picture it looks like both male & female plugs are in the set. If I could also buy the same set in black, together this would be great!
 grimpeur 79 points
I the red insulator you have 1 male 1 female. Search HXT 4mm on google/pictures and you will see. Both side of the plug have 1 male 1 female, depends if it is a battery or a esc.
Omega8  3 points - 3/21/2013
 
Do you also have these in black?
 grimpeur 79 points
Never see that in black anywhere else.
 tox-is 16 points
ME too, only in red.
 Chong 1 points
I never see them in black.
scottywa1983  6 points - 3/15/2013
 
i have been having trouble with my plugs melting at the connection between the batt & esc im running a 3s 5mah batt 60amp esc & a 3660 brushless inrunner, will these plugs help my situation??? any income welcome
 WickedTRX 138 points
This plugs are rated 93Amps, so as long as their well soldered, they'll cope just fine
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 Hammy11 50 points
I would rather use XT60 rated for 60amp, easy to solder and very solid. I use them on all my batteries up to 4 cell. On my 6 cell batteries I use bullet because XT60 plugs can`t handle the high amps. Good luck:)
Badari  1 points - 2/26/2013
 
The best connection type ever made, foolproof, safe when not in use, no shrink tube required. Only problem not easy to take off, have to cut the wires.
 WickedTRX 138 points
They're great, but no fool proof, a friend connect one battery to the other, when charging battery packs in a hurry, he disconected the first pack from the charger, and instead of connecting the second pack to the charger, he connected it to the first... they're safe, but not fool proof
 crawlspace 69 points
I had six batteries in a row and got distracted while checking their voltages when I did the same thing. The one drawback with these is there is no male connector or female, they are both. I've also had problems feeding 10awg through these as is required during assembly.
kpilot786457  7 points - 2/24/2013
 
Can this run a Trex 600 on 12s with a Scorpion HK4025 - 630Kv?
 Jonathan 6 points
I've had great success with that much power, but ultimately the Deans connectors are better. This fit together easier and more securely in my opinion. Also with the deans connector you can easily examine your solder connections once in awhile to make sure they are secure. With these ones you are asking about, you can't see the connections inside once they are fitted on. I've had one come loose before.
 crawlspace 69 points
Deans on a 12S? Are you crazy? Deans are rated at around 40A so if your pulling more than that you definitely want a bullet style connector. Yours came apart because of a "cold solder", you didn't get it hot enough or moved it before it cooled. A good solder joint will be strong and there will be less resistance. Having the entire end of the wire in contact with the connector is better than just one side of the wire with a glob of solder on top.
 Jonathan 6 points
Just quoting my experiences, im not necessarily crazy, i just said 'I've had great success". Also the loose connection was on a stock dynam setup, not my own soldering :-)
Nick  3 points - 2/15/2013
 
If I use my mamba monster with these connectors (going to battery) because it says 93a and mamba monster pulls 120 does that mean they will melt
 sharkey9 792 points
Probably. The mamba has 6.5mm connectors for a reason. I wouldn't take the risk.
 kev.keene 142 points
Ive pulled over 150Amps through these, in short bursts at 8S with no problem at all, probly wouldnt suggest 120Amp constant, but they will stand up to a lot of current, especially if just bursts...
Nick  7 points - 1/28/2013
 
K thanks!
Nick  7 points - 1/28/2013
 
Hi, so do these go on easy? Like, you thread the wires through the covers, solder on the respective gold connectors and then slide the covers up and over the connectors?
 Ryan 112 points
it does require a small amount of force to get the insulator to latch, especially if you don't have a press. I found that it is easier the push the larger side in from the back and thread the wire through the smaller side and press it in from the front.
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 kev.keene 142 points
A good way to get the red cover over the connectors once soldered is to take two matching bullet connectors and plug them in to the ones you soldered, then you can put on a flat surface and push the cover down until they click...
 Jarl 10 points
Also - to make it easier to fit the cover - first thread the cover over wires - solder bullets on - *make sure you do not get any solder on the outside of the bullet*! As this will "catch" on the cover and make it much harder. Also, as a last ditch - try heating the cover plastic with a torch to the point you can almost not hold it by hand. This makes the plastic ductile and it will come on easier.
joshd  9 points - 1/23/2013
 
are these the same as the plug on the trex 500 battery http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh
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battery
 Ryan 112 points
Yes these plugs are the same.
 sharkey9 792 points
Perfect fit.
modflyer  1 points - 1/10/2013
 
Do the isolator covers on the Turnigy battery have male or female connectors and do you have bare 4mm gold connectors on the BEC I have only used EC3 connections before which have isolation covers both male and female
 Ryan 112 points
the larger capacity turnigy connectors use both male and female connectors, the insulator also has male and female ports. As for the esc if you are not using the insulator you should always cover the female connector with shrink rap to prevent short circuits.
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modflyer  1 points - 1/10/2013
 
Are the 10 pieces male and female to fit Battery and Esc
 am3388 20 points
yes there is 10 of each.
 alex.khoroshko 333 points
It depends on what exactly you mean. Every connector consists of two bullets - male and female one. There are 10 such connectors. They are interchangeable - you can connect each connector to each one - to battery, to ESC etc. Both bullets are isolated, so there's no need to have only females on battery side and only males on ESC side.
FoxThrottle  41 points - 9/9/2012
 
How to install a red case on the connectors with a thick wire, such as 10AWG? Insulation thickness does not allow to pass the 10AWG wire through the case. I can remove insulation on long enough for soldering connectors passing it through the red case, but then have to use heatshrink tube to the back of the connector, because no bare wires appropriate. However, on my TURNIGY LiPo just such connectors and 10AWG wire is connected without any heatshrink tube!...
 BossJay 159 points
I suggest that you get drill bit or a reamer the same diameter of the 10AWG wire and then enlarge the hole. This is what i did with this HXT 4mm Connectors. Problem solve without using heat shrink tubes.
 FoxThrottle 41 points
* Problem solved * The 10AWG with difficulty, but you can pull through red case, but only from the connector side. Connector can be soldered to the wire before, but the other side of the wire must be free. Pull a wire with a connector completely through the red case, strong push to the tip of the connector to fix it in the red case. When soldering wire to the connector, fix connector at an angle of about 45 degrees with a solder cave at top and the side hole also must be turned upside. Do not use too much of a soldering flux, as its residues can increase the electrical resistance of the solder joints.
 Podolsk 51 points
We must put the wires on 3:00 freezer, and then insert the red plug. Should be no problem.
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 NemesiSVK 12 points
you need firstly to push wire through connector, then solder it. then i put on newly soldered e.g. male female connector and push it against wood / wall, till u hear a click. then u are ok :)
 licketysplit 22 points
Lubricate with saliva, then insert, twisting gently. Works for me.
 skyfox60 249 points
Just solder the wire onto the connectors and then push the connectors from **wire-side** into the plastic-cases, and when you have a sharp look to the connectors you see that they are made for putting it in this way. I do so every time and works fine. So my isulation is going down to plastic case. No need to have shrink tube on it.
 Peter 35 points
used an entire pack with no problem! pushed wires through red protector (taking note to pos/neg) set gold tip upside down inside an adj crescent wrench, set snug, melted good amount of solder on wire, then inside connection 'tub' on connector then put wire to tub with iron on it, it pops in when solder melts, then give a minute to cool, then do other one, then carefully slide protector on and 'snap' tips into red protector with a little force. like i said, used many packs, no problem. plz credit
RCrocker  4 points - 7/24/2012
 
would these connectors be good for my losi 1/36 micro t? if so ppleas tell me i'm in desperate need of some for my motor.
 P47-NGNG 23 points
If this is your choise, take them, it will work great. I use them on 5 Kg planes 100 amps no problem.
 CHRIS SV AZ 188 points
I think they would be a little on the big side... overkill doesn't hurt but try looking at the 3.5mm connector that has 3 wires instead of 2. That's what I use on all of my motors now.
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 Richard 2 points
unless you have upgraded to the brushless on your mirco T you will only need two wires on the motor. These 4mm are way to big. You need small like the jst or if you want a bullet conector look for 2mm. the wires on the micro T are like 22ga.
 Davecar9213 45 points
No. These will not fit in 1/36 car. Need to use Losi connection or JST.
 RCrocker 4 points
thank a lot you all helped but I'm a little confused about what connectors I should get. I know I will need gold bullet because I'm getting the LOSI brushless esc
 Richard 2 points
If you are using the losi conversion you will not need conectors. If you are using there ESC and another motor use the 2mm AM1002A
 RCrocker 4 points
where can i find these 2mm AM1002A
 RCrocker 4 points
ok found them thanks a lot. do you know the length of them i don't want them to be to long www.link
 Richard 2 points
No I don't know but they will fit. But like I said if you are getting the Losi conversion you should not need them. I have some different 2mm connectors and they will fit in my sons micro T
 Marco 40 points
I dont think so. This are big connectors, for big amps/volts and big car/planes. You should see you cable diameter.
Zachary  8 points - 6/13/2012
 
Could someone that has these tell me what the dimensions are? The length and two hole diameters?
 __HynX 112 points
Female connector:
- inner hole: 4mm
- inner hole for wire: 4mm
- length: 23mm
Male connector
- inner hole for wire: 4mm
- length: 23mm
Protector:
- length: 33,5mm
- width: ~17mm
- thickness: ~8mm
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 majik01 2660 points
Hynx ... thank you for the information. I hope Zach* wakes up and gives you credit.
 Zachary 8 points
Thanks for the info. Busy few days, sorry I didn't get back sooner.
 Gapyx 2 points
This connector is the best... Female connector: inner hole: 4mm inner hole for wire: 4mm length: 23mm Male connector: inner hole for wire: 4mm length: 23mm Protector: lenght: 33,5mm width: ~17mm thickness: ~8mm
 rcozstyle 315 points
At first I was reluctant to use these connectors and were converting everything to deans type, then I bought some to make adaptors, but since then I have fallen in love with these connectors, I will keep these for anything over small 3s batteries.
 Himilou 1 points
Thanks Hynx. there are 2 different sizes of protector housing. Do these have the 5mm and 6.4mm openings? ( pretty sure they do, thats the size for the 34mm ones on another website. I got the 2 confused at one point and have a bunch of the smaller opening ones that dont work )
José  3 points - 4/20/2012
 
What is the heat shrink tube size for these conectors?
 CHRIS SV AZ 188 points
you dont need to use heat shrink with these connectors. you slide the wire through the plastic covering, solder on the connectors to the wire, and then the plastic cover snaps over the connectors to protect from shorting.
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 José 3 points
thank you ! :)
 kanga 1011 points
Just dont make a mistake because they are almost impossible to remove , with out destroying them.
 rcbomb 15 points
If you eetos thire through the plug, use a little oil on the wire, it helps a lot. I had a lot of trouble putting the wires in the plug. And you sure don't need heat shrink.
 Jose Ramon 11 points
ya estoy usando estos conectores dejando atras los dean .
admiten muchos amperios y las lipo ya casi todas las potentes vienen con este conector,,

saludos
 Arjan 28 points
I use 5mm for extra safety. Please credit this answer!
 tobias 6 points
Dont use shink tubes when using these connectors
 Bronski Beat 4 points
By the side- you don´t nedd any! But never the less.. 7mm!
 MAURO 1 points
Yes, alloy is great
 ronnie 1 points
you dont need heat shrink but it would be 5 mm
PuntoFire  62 points - 3/26/2012
 
How can I remove the red casing from it?
 Strussen 208 points
Maybe you can take a sharp hobby-knife and cut it up? Not sure, but be careful!
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 PuntoFire 62 points
Yeah, thanks, I used a hobby knife to cut them, as there wasn't any other choice..
 billum2 172 points
I agree with the above. Once they are fitted they can only be removed by cutting. I find them difficult to use without solder coming out of the little hole and making the red case difficult to fit. Not my favourite method of connection.
 Andreia daniela s 5 points
quetal vc jogar fora e colocar um novo pelo preço vale apena não perder tempo.
 pietro 30 points
ottimi connettori
 NWflyer 5 points
I have seen people use a screwdriver to punch them out but it usually distorts the plastic cover beyond re-use. best to carefully cut them off and buy new covers.
 mendolia 5 points
with a Knife!
 Ibrahim 13 points
Safest way is to cut it with a dremel like tool.
 jose rubiales 5 points
apollar la funda cortar el cable y enpujar con un destornillador dar un golpe con martillo
 Andrey 6 points
Only with a Knife.
 Diego 11 points
They way I remove it is by putting a srewdriver or a nail on the side with the wires and make pressure intil it pops out, with a vise its easier. Do one at a time.
 kanga 1011 points
never managed to get one out again without destroying or warping the plastic.
 giuseppe 3 points
io li ho tirati fuori mettendo il saldatore dentro il connettore, spingendo una volta scaldato viene fuori senza problemi.
 Grégory 2 points
At the price HK sells them, I would buy new ones
 Giuseppe 1 points
Fantastici indistruttibili!! special connector goood
 Gloria 4 points
i tried to soak it in hot water for a minute, and push it out of the case
 Pappy_Pete 26 points
the red casing keeps you from shorting out your lipo battery. Shorting the battery may cause your battery to burst into flames. If you need to remove and re-install the connector, the gold pins can be pushed out the front end of the connector using a nail or a screw driver from the back (wire side) of the connector
 tobias 6 points
I used a knife
 Bronski Beat 4 points
You just need a sharp knife and some patience! 5min- e voila!
 MAURO 1 points
Yes, alloy is great
 PuntoFire 62 points
Can you people stop answering to that question? YOU'RE SPAMMING MY EMAIL.
 rcozstyle 315 points
I'm with kanga
 heman37 9 points
nice connector
clipper  83 points - 2/14/2012
 
What is the length when the connectors are mated?
 __HynX 112 points
Two mated connectors length is 48mm with protector, without protector is 29,5mm.
 Peter 66 points
im quite sure mine measured about 5cm when connected, they're pretty big connectors because they are made for powerful systems.
 MAURO 1 points
Yes, alloy is great
fluffy11  132 points - 2/6/2012
 
are these both male female// and how easy are they to soider and pull the conectors apart thinking of changing over for my larger planes right now I'm usint yellow connectors hope someone can help jasom
 LHM74 18 points
If you use the yellow original connector you must change it. This kind of connector are paried. They are very easy to pull togheter.
 Daniele 35 points
hello, you can change the original yellow connectors and replace them with this, but keep in mind that these are bigger and then ask for a more spazioo turn them into your plane, if the model is large enough ok ...
 nheckro 6 points
I bought them and there are male & female. in my opinion it´s a bit difficult to soider, i recommend you don't change the yellow for these because the red ones are much more bigger. I hope i help you. Have a nice day
 AudiS1 5 points
They are male and female and easy to soider. They are really good. 100A and they get a little bit warm.
 galaxy engineer 62 points
In my opinion they are more user friendly than the yellow as far as soldering and ease of pluging and unpluging but like everyone else said they are bigger. Soldering I think is easer than the yellow ones by far. However I still choose to use the yellow ones because I beleive they are stronger all around. these just seem a bit "cheaper" to me.......Im sure they would work fine though.......just my opinion. hope that helps
Brett
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 rider 44 points
There are moth F/M, you can solder them quite easy but you need at least 70W soldering iron. Once the metal connector is in the housing, you can't tear it apart - you destroy plastic. As a connection, they hold together good, to pull them apart is not that hard - allmost like yellow ones.
 billum2 172 points
My one attempt to solder was a disaster. Solder comes out of the tiny bleed hole and makes it impossible to force on the red cover. Any suggestions?
 dino4433 50 points
the trick is to firstly pass the wire through the cover before soldering,after that just pull back the wire to let connector sit in the inside groove of the cover. Never try to push the soldered connector into the red covering..it wont go through
 edmyers 6 points
solder them as normal ...if the solder leaks out the weep hole take a small file or an emery board and file the excess off easy peasy...be sure to feed the red connector onto the wires first paying close attention to proper polarity...I found that the connectors can be pushed back into the plastic as they're supposed to be if all the solder flashing is filed or emeried off use channel locks...squeeze gently.
 thomas 5 points
I alwYs had problems holding them to solder finally i just took a piece of wood and drilled some holes in it to hold them firmly im place. I drilled the excact size and deep enough so only about 1/8 inch stuck out. Now its so easy and no solder leaks out the small holes because of the perfect fit.
 michel 6 points
bonjour.penser à passer le fil avant d'effectuer la soudure.bon contact,mais corps plastique un peu fragile.Gm
 Strussen 208 points
Both male and female. Very good and easy to use..
 plngh 32 points
The best bet for soldering these connectors is with a Bernz-O-Matic micro torch. First, tin the wire. Second, heat the connector and fill the cup with solder. Third, slide the housing over the wire. Fourth, heat the connector until the pool of solder melts then simply push the tinned wire in. I use solid core solder and flux and fine wire can be bent into a "U" shape.
 MAURO 1 points
Yes, alloy is great
 licketysplit 22 points
File or Dremel off any excess* then, put the wires in a vise but do not tighten, only touch the insulation with the vise jaws**with the red protectors above the jaws. Use a male spare, put it in the female and vice versa. Gently tap with a hammer until they both seat. Remove the spare connectors. Perfectly seated.
torque roll  114 points - 12/21/2011
 
Is this for an esc, or for a battery?
 dibedu 117 points
both of them. I used to connect my 5000mah 3s with a 60A esc
 Adam 41 points
theres 10 pairs in total, so theres enough to make 20 batteries, 20 esc or 10 of each
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 torque roll 114 points
So, if a battery already has this connector, where is the other one that I will need to soldier onto my esc?
 Adam 41 points
if you buy this pack, because they are all the same (just like how the pic shows is how they come)with the battery, i believe the positive (red) ha the big end with the female bullet, and the negitive has the male bullet. you esc will be flipped, you would solder the male bullet to the positive and the female to the negitive. just make sure you put the red case over the wires first because you push the bullets into the case (the case prevents the wires from touching each other like shink tubbing does)
 torque roll 114 points
Very smart, Jedi designers were. Backwards compatible, it is.
 Adam 41 points
omfg i love you for that star wars ref! thumbs up on that!
 torque roll 114 points
I thought somebody would appreciate it. : )
 MrJome80 3 points
WRONG! With 10pcs you'll solder 10 batteries, or 10 esc!!! And it doesn't matter if you use it for batterie or for esc - just check the wiring of the "partner-parts"...
 chouchkacemi 91 points
There is no 10 pairs but 10 pieces!!! That means 5 pairs!!! And you can solder with them any king of esc, motor or battery under 90 Amps
 rwallage 95 points
I use them on my high amp planes (60 & up), both ESC and battery. I found it easiest to keep the battery plug as on piece, but cut the ESC one in two, for easier connecting. Great plugs though!
 Mrzipi 18 points
it does not matter, you can use it to connect different things from the model, the important thing is that you do not pass in more than 90A
 paultap 3 points
when you soilder these connectors on make sure you run the wires through the red plastic piece first, they have to push back into it will not go in from the back side,, they snap into place
 EclipseCommando 5 points
this is for battery or esc it doesnt matter, it's still going to be connected to a battery anything used this for my esc and work fine :)
 IOANNIS 2 points
the best connector ever! you can use all the connectors and you don't through the half of them because there are male or female!
 Dale. J 1 points
this is for anything you need to connect. ESC to motor, battery to ESC etc. These are the best connectors out there!!!
 fluffy11 132 points
thank you all for all the help
jason
 torque roll 114 points
At the end of the day, I think I'll just stick with Anderson Power Poles (sermos) connectors. They're big, heavy duty, and easy to opperate.
 kmabigtime 4 points
No, I bought this & there is actually 10 pairs which = 30 pieces
 Adamus 1 points
It's good for both.
 Pappy_Pete 26 points
these connectors mate with the stock connectors on lipo batteries.
 MAURO 1 points
Yes, alloy is great
rolaniele  8 points - 12/12/2011
 
will this fit http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11938__Tu
rnigy_nano_tech_6000mah_2S_25_50C_Lipo_Pack.html
? ty
 rider 44 points
Looks like this pack allready has that connector mounted.
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 mastertoad 20 points
If you need the HXT 4mm as your supply plug ie on your Lipo then you can use this pack to accept the lipo to your speed controller
 maq007 9 points
Dear Sir:
Yes the 4mm Gold Connector w/Protector is the same size as the battery you have chosen. This is the connector that I prefer for this size battery. I use them all the time. It is a solid connector, however, you must be very careful! I.E. if you are a noobie, to connect the correct wire to the correct side of the connector. Most conncetors have an ESC conncector and a Battery connector that don't look the same. This connector can be hooked up wrong and will ruin your battery, cause an
 RKASweden 32 points
Yes, the battery comes with this connector. You will need a set of HXT 4mm Gold connectors to your ESC.
Study the discussions and reviews for good examples of how to solder in best way!
Be careful to put the right cable in the right connector and case!! very careful!
 spitfire2010 640 points
Pretty sure you need 5.5mm bullets. The wire is much thicker and won't fit a 4mm bullet
 MAURO 1 points
Yes, alloy is great
RCLife  25 points - 12/3/2011
 
How can I solder them, it is hard could you give me a technique
 BuLLsNaKe 1309 points
I think you should use a clamp,then it is so easy and clamp the connectors to the vise, firstly,you could pass the protector and solder the cable end which is to you want to solder,secondly, you can use cold soldering, then combine to each soldering part to solder wait a few second,Finally passing the protector(red part) toward to the connector it is done, good luck
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 aJS32 281 points
First of all put red connector case on the wires you will use, otherwise you will not be able to do it after soldering. Fix one metal connector in vertical position, warm it up with soldering iron and fill approximately half of it with tin. Continue warming up with soldering iron put wire end into melted tin. Move it up and down 2-3 times so tin will cover wire end completely and make good connection with connector. Remove soldering iron and let connector with wire inside to cool down approx 30s
 Polardegos 54 points
important thing is to put the wire through the plastic BEFORE you solder the metal tab to the wire, then you pull the soldered tab back into the plastic wich then secures it.
As for the soldering, have the metall tab upright, you can use somepliers with a rubber band on the grip for this, fill it with tin, keep it hot and then carefully press the wire into the hot tin.
 bob 5 points
#1, and most importantly**don't, DON'T use a soldering iron. to use my technique you'll need the following: helping hands vise (google it if you don't know what it is) a butane micro torch solder (i prefer 60/40..but, realize that may not be legal everywhere) with the above, the technique is super easy: 1. strip and tin the wire as usual 2. put one of the gold connectors in the helping hands vise with the end to be soldered facing upward (we're going to fill the cup with solder) 3. use the
 Douglas 1 points
I use helper-hands(heavy base with two roach clips, each on the end of an arm). I place the conectors lengthwise in the alagater clip to help disperse heat.I put them at a angle higher then 90 with the little hole pointed up. Then prep the wire by cutting the shield and measuring bare wire length in connector. tin the wire with a little bit of solder. put the plastic shield on the wire. then i place the iron tip in the little hole and heat the conector. i fill the cup PART WAY with solder as it
 Emad H. 6 points
Well you really need a help hand tweezers and the best and easyest way to get a good solder is if you have a butane torch melt some solder in and stick the whire I get my best results like this
 Snake Plissken 31 points
The easiest way I found to solder this was Old plate to rest soldering iron and pliers in Pair of pliers and velcro strap or rubber band Put bullet in pliers, vertical and place rubber band or strap around the end of the pliers handles and tighten so bullet will not fall out Grab wire and put the appropriate Protector on Sit pliers on plate and tin both wire and bullet, not too much in bullet as you will over flow the solder and make a messy connector Grab wire and place on top of bullet while
 thomas 5 points
Make a jig out of a small piece of 2x4 drill some holes deep enough to leave about a 1/8in showing when you push the connector in. Its so easy now. Just one tool to deal with. The jig
 MAURO 1 points
Yes, alloy is great
SimonUK80  13 points - 9/4/2011
 
I've just recieved a pack of these, convinced that i could solder one to a battery and one to the ESC, but to my horror you can't fit two connectors together !! have i missed something ?
 SimonUK80 13 points
Sorry ignore my question, i think i had brain freeze, all good lol
 Danny 20 points
Thats good to hear. All is well then?
 Bartolo 5 points
Perfect! good value for money!
 Vincent31 255 points
Take a moment to convince you they are not dangerous :)
 Cristo 2 points
Invert them.
 Vincent31 255 points
you can't...
 MESURAT 3 points
Just a quick remind: the male "gold pin" on the little tube of the red connector. And the female on the big one. That's for all the plugs. Then you just need to wire the black wire of the battery to the black of the ESC (or wathever). So for that, you need to "cross" them: black battery, on male, black ESC on female.
 Nefelis 5 points
good connector best value just change them all
 Marcel112 7 points
Good connectors, you have to inverse them to make them fit.
 Fisura 16 points
Careful with those connectors! if you are distracted, you end up plugging two batteries together and k-boom!...(Don't ask me how I know...)for that reason I am changing to XT60 connectors.
 Bily 6 points
In theory good connectors : esay to solder, plug in and out and pretty standard. But as said earlier you have to invert the connector of the esc to the battery one to make them fit. So no sign convention like on dean where the horizontal lead is always (-). Here you might not want to use a friend's battery in case he soldered his the opposite way. Even be careful when soldering a new battery to pair it with the esc and charging leads before soldering.
Personnaly I stick with deans (T plugs) and
 Colt1873 166 points
I use these connectors exclusively. If you allow solder to flow onto the ouside of the connector, they will not plug together or slide into the plastic housing.
 Pappy_Pete 26 points
there are two sizes to the red "tubes" on the connector. One side is slightly smaller than the other. The small side fro one connector slides inside the larger side of the mating connector. Use the female or socket gold connector in the larger tube and the male or pin connector in the smaller tube. When slid together, the smaller tube goes inside the larger one, but to the outside the gold socket and he pin slides inside the socket.
Ibere  5 points - 8/29/2011
 
This plug fits into 8AWG cable?
 CHRIS SV AZ 188 points
my castle ice 75 has 10awg and that was a very snug fit. 8 awg will be too big!
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 sn0wchyld 21 points
yep, 10g is the max, if your going for 8g then try 5.5mm or more...
 Ismael 1 points
you need this
 Ibere 5 points
Ok, thanks! I bought a 6mm.
Andreas  8 points - 6/10/2011
 
Hi I can't get the e single connectors into the housing. any good tip how to push them in without damaging the housing (or my fingers)?
 Ezkee 11 points
When i do it, i take a loose male and female connector...push them into the ones in the housing. then i go ahead and push the plugs sticking out against the edge of my table.
Use a tool to pull out the loose ones. and there you go. hope it helps
 Andreas 8 points
Thanks, but i'm not quite sure if i understand your way correctly. Sounds like you psu it in without a cabel soldered to it. But probably i totally get wrong how you mean it, right?!
 Fisura 16 points
Be sure that solder did not get in to the outer side , there is a little rim that if the solder gets there you will not be able to put them in., then add the opposite insert in to the end the opposite gender so it stics out, then push against the table. still you need t apply about 5 kilograms of preasure.
 Ezkee 11 points
...you need to have the plastic part on the wires before you solder it. then you push the plastic over the connectors. :)
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 Ezkee 11 points
...meaning you lock the plastic in place after it is soldered and cooled.
 Andreas 8 points
Put it ON the wire before soldering - now i know what i did wrong! :-) Thanks Ezkee!!!!
 Awni 164 points
This was my first mistake, before you solder the connector you need to put the cables through housing, ones it is soldered pull it back and the connectors should be fixed in the housing
 rewolff 57 points
Put the plastic housing on the cable. Next, solder the cable to the actual gold connector. Now slide the plastic housing forward until it snaps on the connector. This last step may be a bit difficult. First trick: Put the connector in the housing as far as it will go. Put the connector vertical with the gold end facing the table. Now tap the back end of the housing with something like a hammer. Or you can do it the other way around. Housing on the table, and tap the connector....
 pere 5 points
Yo siempre uso estos conectores y lo mas sencillo es poner primero la carcasa del conector en el cable, luego soldar el conectar y meterlo para adentro, hay que empujar un poco, yo hago presion contra una madera y asi no se daña ni el conector ni la carcasa.
 Snake92 28 points
These plugs are the BEST for guys with large hands like me* I find the other small connectors difficult to manage. The corrct way to mount these is to (1)Insert the wires through the bottom of the plug with at least two inches pass the top. (2) Cut about 3mm off the end of the wire to be soldered (3) Solder the wire into the base of the HTX connector male or female (4) Pull the wire back into the plastic HTX plug. (5) Use a Hex driver and gently tap the connectors into the plastic HTX plug unti
 stitch58 56 points
i do it differant i solder my wire on, then from the top put wire in push it out the back take a good pair of pliers grab the end of wire hold the connecter in your hand and pull hard you will hear it snap in place thats it do the same for other side then cut off excess wire and solder on your other connectors!
 Eric 5 points
The best way I found, is to put the plastic shell over the wire before you solder. Then you can go ahead and strip slightly more insulation off than you need to fully insert in the connector. This will allow for room to pump solder into the connector. You can apply the heat mostly on the wire, and partially on the connector shell, and try to mostly fill the connector with solder. There is a little hole you should try to keep up while soldering, and you can even use it to help feed solder in. Onc
 Martin 8 points
If you can put the wires in the freezer for 5min, this helps a lot to get the wire trought the housing (especially for big ones, low AWG)
F100CUFFLINK  886 points - 5/8/2011
 
anyone have any idea when they mite be in stock??? i NNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEED THEM BAD REAL BAD FOR MY 90MM FHANTOM GO UUSSSAAAA
 Awni 164 points
This item is in Back Order means it will be available in less than two weeks
 Awni 164 points
See what did I told you, it is back in stock, Enjoy
 tigerE550 5 points
The connectors are currently in stock!!
 prateek 66 points
back in stock friend
 __phi 75 points
type in your e-mail Adress, then you´ll get an alert, when they´re back in stock.
 CARSLOS ANDRE 58 points
mystery HK
 tbmurphy 15 points
You have to be fast! When I get an email from HK, I act on it, FAST! I'm waiting for mine now! Oh please hurry mailman!
 206Ranger 45 points
I have one pack!
 Peter 7 points
i have 30pcs of it
 Michael 5 points
super connecteur,jamais eu aucun probleme,un peu dur pour le passae du cable des fois ,mais sinon bon connectique
 marzvt 6 points
Honestly.. Your should ditch those connectors like the plague and swith to XT60 or something. I used the run the banana style connections like that and I had real issues with them with ecss over 40amps. Plus they are so hard to pull apart that I found it very easy to damage my models yanking on the things. Now I use XT60 on my bigger models and deans on my smaller models because because they are the easiest to pull apart. Also both of these make it impossible to accedently touch in reverse and c
 Danny 20 points
In stock Intertnational, I have never seen these in usa yet but shipping is only $2.99 so why waite.
 scubasteve95 7 points
were in stock last time i checked ,use them in my twin cat boat with 120 escs and 10xl 380's and they work perfect,don't heat up at all with twin 4s
 fabrice 53 points
Hello,

I use the golden index cards(forms) hxt 4mm, very difficult has to remove(kidnap), it is necessary to cut the plastic of protection on the negative battery(drum kit) and on him(it) variator.
More problem to disconnect here is a simpler video.
Http: // www.youtube.com / watch? V=lYh4fdpuKKo
 Eric 5 points
Get them from a place where they are in stock. If you need them that bad, why are you waiting for them? You can pay a little more and get these exact connectors elsewhere.
 EclipseCommando 5 points
if it's saying BK order and has been for a while, it means that they arnt selling them anymore. and the connectors are coming hong kong if they are still selling them which takes 11-30 days to ship.
F100CUFFLINK  886 points - 5/2/2011
 
what is the amp rateing on these im guessing there better than the deans styl.
 Shotgun06 26 points
They are not really better or worse but will handle more amps than the Deans. They should be good up to 90 Amps but like most thing, you might want to keep max Amps lower to avoid overheating.
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 Helimaniacos 899 points
This is 90 Amps. much better than Deans connector.
 Awni 164 points
they can handle 150A easily, but I wouldn't recommend more, and yes they are much better than deans for sure.
 Stefan 11 points
sehr gute qualität
 prateek 66 points
they are much much better than deans and are very very easy to use and solder. in a test it was also proven that these can handle more than 93 amps of power and merely get warm.
 Castel 1 points
They are in fact better than Deans, the connections remain shielded on both sides, source and device. They basically are standard 4mm bullet connections so better than deans, easier to grab to connect/disconnect and can handle 90A.
 Nokiandrea 1 points
Very good quality!! i using it for my qrf400 battery...nice product!!
 D-Creator 52 points
Great product. I mesured 105 AMP's on my quad, not even warm.
 Ondra 3 points
Functional, cheap, easy.
 Kristiaan 5 points
I like these alot more than Deans, fit nice with my hardcase Lipo´s.
 areon 24 points
On another note: I just switched from these to the XT60 plugs. Much better, easier to weld. Very recommended!
 gutobissaco 3 points
Great price and efficiency to all Indians!
 Barney_5 100 points
you'll find these on the heavier (higher amp / voltage) batteries here when you use them just be aware that you get them polarized correctly esc is reverse to battery
 Denyo 54 points
I agree with you. And even better is: you dont need any shrink tube!
 Ebiker 160 points
I used them but no more because after time they loose contact. I'm back to deans.
 lolo.sono 6 points
In fact they are better than every other plugs for one reason : there is no pair. All the plugs are the same. No more male or female this one is male on a side an female on the other. So no more plugs unused in a box. When you use dean you need a male for the charger an other for ESC and no more but if you have 4 lipos you need 4 female ... Before using this one I was using T Dean and even if it's a little bit more difficult to sold and built, it is mush easier to plug and unplug.
 CARSLOS ANDRE 58 points
No need to male and female
 tbmurphy 15 points
I believe they are rated for 92amps. Deans are around 60amps I believe. I'm changing over to these for all my large scale models!
 flossie 9 points
with regards to Ebiker concerns about them coming loose, their is a age old trick of puttting some electrical tape round the joined connectors or why not use Velcro ??? I have yet to have any come loose in my long time of using them..
 Peter 7 points
60amps always and for short time 80amps 10sec
 BAILLON 29 points
Excellent connecteurs pour un prix imbattable !
 ultra7 5 points
60 amp no problem!!
 marzvt 6 points
go with XT60 instead. This style are hard to pull apart and easy to accidentally touch a short.
 Stephan 5 points
60 amp no problem, 80 amp (not more than 30sec)
 Danny 20 points
I love these. evey time I sodder deans they melt on me. Not these.
 Eric 5 points
Dean's are not very good connectors. These are superior, but only marginally. They're still cheap connectors. Even 45A Anderson PowerPoles are better. 75A PowerPoles are great.
 dopeydog 1 points
93 amps. I am in the process of changing mine over to this from deans due to extra current capacity (more than 50pcnt) but also because they have a nicer feel when connecting/disconnecting than deans.
 EclipseCommando 5 points
These's are rated at 100amps, you can get away with a little more like 110amp but to be safe only use 100amp esc or below.
F100CUFFLINK  886 points - 5/1/2011
 
DO THEY MAKE A SERIES HARNESS FOR THESE I DONT SEE ONE?
THANKS
 Awni 164 points
No unfortunately they don't
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 Dany7 24 points
are on some batteries
 rcsilent 14 points
no but you can easily, just buy the conectors a and some wire
 cyclone_ 41 points
That would be a great thing for HobbyKing to create for everyone who uses these.
 D-Creator 52 points
those are simple to solder. and you can have any wire you want, any length.
 Stefan 11 points
sehr gute qualität
 Castel 1 points
They don't but as mentioned above, you can easily create one with 10/12/14 AWG silicon wire sold here as well.
 Nokiandrea 1 points
Very good quality!! i using it for my qrf400 battery...nice product!!
 Ondra 3 points
Functional, cheap, easy.
 gutobissaco 3 points
I found more bam acyl installing the plug in T.
 tbmurphy 15 points
No! You'll have to make one!
 Matt 5 points
Great price.
 Danny 20 points
no but you can easily, just buy the conectors a and some wire
 ____bp 8 points
these work great and good quality.
 EclipseCommando 5 points
You can buy them but not from hobby king, they are easy to make, just use some esc battery wire and soldier a male and female of each end, plug one positive and negative from each battery into esc and the other two into the wire. I've made my own and makes my boat stand on water xD
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These are good connectors. I use them with the following set up:

EFlite power 46 BL motor
Castle Creations Phoenix 80 ESC
APC-E 13x8 prop

The tested current was:

28A @ 14V
38A @ 16.6V

The connectors did not increase in temperature. Plus, connecting in reverse polarity is impossible. Notice that one round cavity is bigger than the other. I put the male pin in the smaller cavity and the female one in the larger cavity. They fit snugly too


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Great connectors! Use it for my Savage Flux and found one interesting thing. Flux has Y-like ESC-battery connectors for two batteries, but if you want to user one pack, you can connect one connector from one side and one connector from oher side! You can't do it with XT60 for example.
I'm very satisfied!


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top notch these , easy to snap together and pull apart . much better than deans in my opinion.

hopefully at this price they will push the deans out of the market or stop them charging far to much for an average plug


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I couldn't get a 10AWG to fit in the casing without shaving off a bit of the insulation, but 12AWG should be ok.
It's much easier to solder than the Deans connector, easier to connect and it can take more Amps.


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I found the best way to insert the connectors into the housing is to take an unused opposite gender connector, push it into your newly soldered connector so you have some extra length then, using your bench vise GENTLY press the connector in until it clicks (you'll know when it is seated properly.) No need to yank on the wire or smack it with a hammer!


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