HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : EC5 5mm Connector (Pair)

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11/08/2010
Khilra (75%)
What is the max wire guage for these connectors?

i have just recieved 7 batteries using loose 5mm connectors, and i want the safety that comes with the housing (less chance of shorting out the battery)
however the wires are a ridiculess 8awg, so my 4mm HXT's are no go..

Martin (88%)
In theory it would be AWG5. But most people can probably only handle AWG6 or 7.
*******en.wikipedia****/wiki/American_wire_gauge

Phoz (43%)
Lots of people in France are using this connectors for 90E helis which takes up to 150 amp peak... So don't worry :)

antoporov (87%)
8AWG is fine for this connectors.

Rabbit (100%)
just trim the wire it woked for me on my trex 500

8/08/2010
norco kid (84%)
Why do they not have these in packs of 10 like all their other connectors?

Phoz (43%)
I'm waiting for big packs too... It would be great !

13/07/2010
plaztix (58%)
Are these compatible with E - flite EC5's?

tsarouxaz (49%)
e-flite has ec5? where?

plaztix (58%)
^^^^^^ You'd find them anywhere that sells E flite gear. but i doubt that posting any info / links here would be considered fair. Google is your friend.

DarkMaster (67%)
Yes both EC3 & 5 are

thunderchicken (41%)
yes , identical .

Phoz (43%)
Yes they are

16/02/2010
AirmanAirhead (63%)
Will these work with EC3's?

lincellusion (34%)
NO, EC5's are fairly larger then the ec3, use ec2 on planes, but use ec5 on helis

lincellusion (34%)
i meant ec3 on planes

batistufa (59%)
No, it's not the same size. EC3 are 3.5mm and EC5 are 5mm. It's the same design but not the same size.

K (69%)
They are two different sizes so they are not compatible with each other. I think the EC3's are more geared for 10th scale. If you are using them for an onroad or offroad. I use EC5's for everything 10thh scale or 8th scale. I hope this helps.

Nobby (-36%)
Not realy as the 3mm will be too loose in the 5mm socket and the reverse wont fit at all. Just replace the 3mm EC3's with EC5's and this will give you a connection that can carry a greater load with less loss allbeit tiny.Hope this helps.

Lokasso (32%)
No, these are 5mm, not 3mm like the EC3. They do not fit together.

DjBac (46%)
You will have to make an EC5 to EC3 converter cable!

jtfdez (34%)
No...these are bigger than EC3

zer0ne (60%)
Nope. One is 5mm and the other is 3mm.

martiman (63%)
Nope! As stated, these (EC5) are 5mm dia. plugs, whilst EC3's are . . . you guessed it!

surzone (25%)
No it wont works

Matt01 (36%)
No they are bigger than EC3's. If you're using with the higher C lipos with bigger wires, these are much easier to soldier.

dr-rudie (43%)
Sorry, way too big for EC3s. Only suited to EC5 connectors.

jotto (72%)
No. The design is the same, but dimensions are bigger. EC5 is designed for higher amperage than EC3.

hpipro4 (45%)
nope these uses bigger bullets. ec3 are smaller.

Artyuha (39%)
It depends on maximum current you wish to earn through your connection. EC3 is fine for about30-40 Amps but if you need more then use EC5 which could pass through more then 100 Amps. Best regards, Sergei.

Jos Antonio (50%)
No, because this are more biggest! Grettings from Mexico

William (50%)
No these are 5mm where the EC3's are 3mm in diameter

juergen400 (50%)
no they are to big

ricky (72%)
No, they have different dimensions.

e-ransom (42%)
no they are 5mm bulletts that why they are called ec5 s

gt403cyl (75%)
no These are 5mm bullet connectors the EC3 are 3mm

Mcdyvie (61%)
EC3 for up to 60A. EC5's for 60-120A applications. NOT compatible with eachother.

Martin (88%)
No, the diameter will not fit.

Winfred (84%)
No, the EC3 is 3.5mm and the EC5 is 5mm.

25/01/2010
aero007 (64%)
WOuld be great if HK will sell EC-2 connectors too.

juergen400 (50%)
what do you want to connect with the smaller ones?

28/12/2009
aero007 (64%)
how very nice, trying to help out, by passing a how-to link, that then gets CENSORED! SHAME ON YOU..

juergen400 (50%)
whats your problem ?

10/09/2009
Sean (73%)
The fastest way to solder any bullet is with a hobby torch. Turns bullet into melting pot, fine solder will melt instantly.......then just dip in the wire and give a sec to cool.....a butane hobby torch is about $5 at any hardware store.......makes the job a SNAP.

juergen400 (50%)
put it into a piece of wood with adrilled hole, then fill in the solder and insert the cable and wait until it is "cooking"

20/08/2009
aero007 (64%)
tips: ***********e-fliterc****/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1768

when will you stock losi/E-flite ec5, ec3 and ec2 connectors ?

juergen400 (50%)
good question

12/08/2009
fernando (67%)
How is the best way to solder these connectors..i seem to be having a hard time.

insang (82%)
You want at least 60W soldering iron and handfree holders.
it's almost imposible to heat this thing up with small soldering iron.

insang (82%)
Also note picture has it wrong. the Gold Female connectors go with the Mail plastic housing.

AirmanAirhead (63%)
Sorry, I now see they are EC5's and will not work.

AA

martiman (63%)
Melt some solder inside the bullet plugs . . . keep it fluid (solder) and then insert your wire. You're done! Don't forget, do this with the plugs out of the plastic housing or you're going to melt it (plastic).

dr-rudie (43%)
You either need a very large, high-wattage soldering iron, or as others have suggested, use a small butane gas torch. Either way, tin your wire, then add some solder to the connector (not too much or it will overflow when you insert the wire). With the solder in the connector still molten, insert your tinned wire and let cool.

juergen400 (50%)
drill a hole in a piece of wood and insert the connector with the side down you dont want to solder. then heat up the connector and fill up with solder, during heating insert the cable and wait until the cable is also hot **> finished.

juergen400 (50%)
put it into a piece of wood with adrilled hole, then fill in the solder and insert the cable and wait until it is "cooking"

gt403cyl (75%)
The fastest way to solder any bullet is with a hobby torch. Turns bullet into melting pot, fine solder will melt instantly.......then just dip in the wire and give a sec to cool.....a butane hobby torch is about $5 at any hardware store.......makes the job a SNAP.

DarkMaster (67%)
Adding to the good tips above with using a butane torch and the male bullets in the female connector. I always pre-tin the lead/wire end before inserting it into the bullet previously filled with tin. But more important, while the bullet`s still hot press it in the connector with a small flat screw or hex driver and listen for a audiable snap. Indicating that the bullet is locked in.

thunderchicken (41%)
after soldering , insert 2 spare plugs into the soldered pair and push housing home . better than screwdriver .

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